Diversity Welcome
Diversity Welcome is an icebreaker activity that encourages participants to share their experiences with diversity and inclusion. It helps build a foundation of understanding and respect within the group by surfacing different perspectives.
Use this method at the beginning of a workshop or training session focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a safe and welcoming environment for open dialogue.
Solves: Hesitancy to engage in conversations about diversity due to fear of saying the wrong thing or lack of awareness of different perspectives.
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Step 1: Facilitator introduces the activity and explains the purpose (2 minutes).
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Step 2: Divide participants into small groups of 3-4 people (2 minutes).
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Step 3: In their small groups, participants share their personal experiences related to diversity and inclusion, focusing on moments of welcome or exclusion (15 minutes).
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Step 4: Bring the whole group back together and invite volunteers to share key insights or reflections from their small group discussions (5 minutes).
- Emphasize the importance of active listening and respectful communication.
- Create a safe space where participants feel comfortable sharing their experiences.
- Provide specific prompts or questions to guide the small group discussions.
- Use a visual aid, such as a picture or quote, to spark conversation.