GAMES / DIVERSITY
 We Connect®
By Global Lead We Connect®
begins where other diversity training typically
leaves off. This interactive game allows individuals to build
connections — and eventually relationships — with others who may
differ in style, background, culture, or other areas of diversity. By
surfacing common ground, individuals begin to break down barriers,
defy stereotypes, and build trust.
How the game is played:
Based on the We Connect Model® for diversity, We Connect®
consists of three separate but related modules. Using colored links in
different ways to visually depict similarities and differences, the
game addresses six key areas of diversity: mental, physical,
spiritual, relational, occupational, and societal.
|
Module |
Objective |
Skill Focus |
I: We Connect
15 – 60 minutes |
To discover similarities by building
a chain using colored links to visually depict connections |
- Self-disclosure
- Active listening
- Making connections
- Valuing diversity
|
II: We Dialogue
1 ˝ – 2 hours |
To recognize similarities and
differences; to practice a four-phase process for managing
disconnects |
- Nurturing dialogue
- Effective communication
- Withholding judgment
- Offering amnesty
|
III: We Work
1 ˝ – 2 hours |
To build more effective work groups
by strengthening communication, leadership, and interpersonal
relationships |
- Brainstorming
- Practicing Leadership
- Practicing Followership
- Busting Paradigms
|
We Connect® is flexible and easy to facilitate! While each
module is designed to build upon the learning of the previous one, the
activities can be run independently or in combination with one
another.
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