{"product_id":"dei-thumball","title":"DEI Thumball","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the DEI Thumball by Trainers Warehouse. The DEI Thumball, a favorite diversity and inclusion game, tackles a difficult topic with smarts and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, building community and culture by understanding our individual identities and differences isn’t just nice-to-do. It’s our shared responsibility. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to creating high-performing, supportive, and engaging workplaces. Unfortunately, many leaders are unsure about how to have conversations about these sensitive topics and then how to transform the discussions and intent into action. Like other diversity training SMEs, make this diversity training game a core component of your next DEI training event!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D-E-I Thumball helps team leaders, teachers, and managers have safe and constructive conversations about identity, experiences with racism, community challenges, privilege and power, as well as ways to promote tolerance and feelings of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the 31 conversation prompts contained on the Thumball, you’ll find FACILITATION TIPS and a GLOSSARY of common DEI terms in the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people worry about saying the wrong thing during DEI conversations. As a result, these important conversations often don’t happen. The DEI Thumball is loaded with poignant conversation prompts about identity, experiences, community, us-versus-them thinking, privilege and power, and DEI in today’s world. Each prompt, vetted by diversity experts, is phrased to promote positive conversation and shared understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThumball™ is a soft 6\" stuffed vinyl ball that looks like a cool soccer ball. Its panels are pre-printed with questions suited for adults and teens. Safely toss it around in a group and ask participants to share their reaction to whatever prompt lies under their thumb. Looking for more DEI resources? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diversity-thumball\/\" title=\"Diversity thumball icebreaker toy for class - 6’’ vinyl ball – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Diversity thumball icebreaker toy for class - 6’’ vinyl ball – trainers warehouse\"\u003eDiversity Thumball\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unzip-it-remote-w-dei-prompts\/\" title=\"Dei conversation prompts in a convenient powerpoint – trainers warehouse\" aria-label=\"Dei conversation prompts in a convenient powerpoint – trainers warehouse\"\u003eDEI Remote UNZIP-it\u003c\/a\u003e that lets you have great conversations during online learning events as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 prompts about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" ball is safe to toss indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation prompts vetted by industry experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitation notes included in packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary of common DEI terms in packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVERSATILE DIVERSITY-EQUITY \u0026amp; INCLUSION PROMPTS include...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity - \u003c\/strong\u003eshare aspects of your identity that affect your life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperiences - \u003c\/strong\u003ediscuss times you felt belonging, targeted, micro-aggression, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur community - \u003c\/strong\u003econsider organizational initiatives to promote inclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUs vs Them thinking - \u003c\/strong\u003eidentify allies who are alike or different from yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivilege and Power - \u003c\/strong\u003eexplore concepts of power dynamics, privilege, and oppression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEI Today - \u003c\/strong\u003ediscuss current dynamics that influence people's participation in DEI efforts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e©Trainers Warehouse 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e©Trainers Warehouse – Trainers Warehouse holds the copyright for this set of questions. Reproductions cannot be made without express approval.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFACILITATION TIPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP 1: Create a safe environment – \u003c\/strong\u003eBeyond sharing your goals and wishes for open dialogue, discuss ways in which the group can create “psychological safety.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize that everyone joins the conversation with unique experiences and knowledge. Embrace players’ needs to \u003cstrong\u003epass\u003c\/strong\u003e on a question or \u003cstrong\u003eask\u003c\/strong\u003e for explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledge the difficulty in sharing personal information and offer support. Use “\u003cstrong\u003eOUCH\u003c\/strong\u003e” signs, to indicate personal hurt or express empathy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListen and ask\u003c\/strong\u003e questions to understand and empathize, \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e to defend, debate, or rationalize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP 2: Set ground rules together – \u003c\/strong\u003ePlayers are more likely to abide by ground rules if they help define them. The group’s list will likely look something like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne person speaks at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak for yourself; Use “I” statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeek understanding by asking for clarification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritique ideas, not people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree to disagree. Disagree without being disagreeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen and validate other players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe open to new ideas, not judgmental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP 3: Be prepared if conversations get sticky –\u003c\/strong\u003e Equip yourself with a few techniques to ease emotional situations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevert to the ground rules, as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpress how situations make you feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf parties disagree, suggest they switch roles and make the counter argument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a “parking lot” of difficult topics to be addressed later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare your own personal stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a break and regroup later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThank participants for sharing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP 4: Establish a shared vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e – Define common terms in the DEI world’s evolving lexicon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlly \/ Allyship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Someone who supports a group other than one’s own\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Racist\u003c\/strong\u003e: a person who opposes racism and promotes racial equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIPOC\u003c\/strong\u003e: An acronym used to refer to Black, Indigenous and People of Color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversation across difference\u003c\/strong\u003e: open discussions about peoples’ different beliefs and backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-Aggression\u003c\/strong\u003e: Verbal or nonverbal slights which communicate derogatory or negative messages to target persons. i.e. “You are a credit to your race.” “I jewed him down.” “Why are you so loud\/quiet?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsychological safety\u003c\/strong\u003e: refers to an environment in which team players can take risks without fear of retribution or negative consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnconscious Bias\u003c\/strong\u003e: stereotypes about certain groups of people that form outside individuals’ conscious awareness. 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