Details about DIVERSITY SIMULATION GAMES

What are DIVERSITY SIMULATION GAMES?

The five simulation games in this book help players explore skills and concepts related to diversity in the workplace. These games share the following features:

They focus on diversity. All the simulation games in this book deal with the impact of differences among groups.
They are simulations. The rules of games reflect aspects of the real-world workplace.
They are games. They involve elements of conflict--but not necessarily competition.
They are flexible. The activities are designed to be easily modified and adapted to suit your needs and constraints.

What are the learning outcomes?

Each simulation game in the book focuses on a specific topic:

BRIEF ENCOUNTERS shows the players how easily they can be indoctrinated to pass judgments on others.

CHATTER shows how there is more to getting your message across than the words.

EXCLUDE helps the players experience the frustrations of being left out.

REINCARNATION guides the players to get in touch with their personal perceptions of diversity.

SAME DIFFERENCE forces the players to discover different dimensions of diversity.

Who should play DIVERSITY SIMULATION GAMES?

The five activities in this book are designed for use in organizational settings. They are especially suited for play by

people who want to check their assumptions about cultural diversity
trainers and facilitators who want a non-confrontational approach to discussing cultural diversity
managers who need an experiential introduction to valuing diversity
employees of different cultures who need a common base for dialogue

What is in this book?

Detailed instructions for conducting and debriefing five diversity simulation games, including
How to select the most appropriate game
How to identify the learning outcomes
How to get ready for conducting the game
How to organize the players
How to conduct the game
How to debrief the players
How to modify the game

What are the requirements?

How much time? These simulation games are designed to fit busy corporate schedules. Actual play times varies from 10 to 20 minutes. Each game requires at least 15 minutes for debriefing (although several hours can be spent in discussing the important points raised during the activity).

How many participants? The special design of these simulation games permits play by any number of participants--with a minimum of four in most cases.

What supplies? Reproducible masters for all printed play materials and handouts are included in this book. In addition, you will need a few easy-to-obtain supplies such as playing cards and equipment such as a cassette player

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