{"product_id":"diversity-and-dei-thumball-set","title":"Diversity and DEI Thumball Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eLook under your thumb and share! Use the Diversity and DEI Thumballs to playful explore serious topics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe live in a diverse world. Some differences are visible, like skin color, gender, height or weight, physical challenges, and age. Others may not be visually apparent, but still affect how individuals feel or are treated: ethnicity, socio-economic position, sexual orientation, use or non-use of alcohol, allergies, intellect, depression, and other emotional diseases. Trainers Warehouse's Silver Series Thumballs focusing on DEI explore both personal connections to the topic and organizational initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVETTED BY EXPERTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery prompt in our Diversity and DEI Thumballs has been reviewed by seasoned diversity trainers, with the understanding that not everyone using these balls will be an expert facilitator in this topic. Each prompt was designed with the goal of enabling individuals to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink about their own identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider their own experiences in feeling like an outsider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the origins of their thoughts about diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider ways they can show empathy and create a welcoming environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIVERSITY THUMBALL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiversity Thumball, \u003c\/strong\u003eoriginally introduced by Trainers Warehouse in 2015, has gone through a few revisions since its inception. It tackles a difficult topic with smarts and sensitivity. Use the prompts to explore the topic of diversity by chatting about these topics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSources of your attitudes towards people unlike yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiences in which you felt like an outsider or shared an unpopular idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant aspects of your identity that feel important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigins and experiences with prejudice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to combat discrimination and make others feel included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias based on gender, disabilities, age, race, sexual identity...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eD-E-I THUMBALL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-E-I Thumball\u003c\/strong\u003e has a bit of a different bent. We wanted to push a little further to enable team leaders, teachers, and managers to have safe and constructive conversations about identity, experiences with racism, community challenges, privilege and power. We wanted to expand the set of discussion prompts to promote greater tolerance and feelings of belonging. Ultimately, we decided there was \"room\" for two complementary diversity-focused Thumballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's on the ball? Many people worry about saying the wrong thing during DEI conversations. As a result, these important conversations often don’t happen. Each prompt on this Thumball is phrased to promote positive conversation and shared understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity - \u003c\/strong\u003eshare aspects of your identity that affect your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperiences - \u003c\/strong\u003ediscuss times you felt belonging, targeted, micro-aggression, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur community - \u003c\/strong\u003econsider organizational initiatives to promote inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUs vs Them thinking - \u003c\/strong\u003eidentify allies who are alike or different from yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivilege and Power - \u003c\/strong\u003eexplore concepts of power dynamics, privilege, and oppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEI Today - \u003c\/strong\u003ediscuss current dynamics that influence people's participation in DEI efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHUMBALL FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eEach Thumball™ is a soft 6\" stuffed vinyl ball that looks like a cool soccer ball and has 31 panels 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePHYSICALLY SAFE: 6\" ball is safe to toss indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 PROMPTS: With so much content, if someone wants to choose a favorite question... why not?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMOTIONALLY SAFE: Conversation prompts are vetted by industry experts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIPS: The packaging includes facilitation notes to help ensure that the experience is positive for everyone. In addition to tips, ground rules, and what to do if situations get sticky, the DEI Thumball includes a glossary of common terminology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eWATCH THEM IN ACTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView these videos to see how to use our Thumballs and have a conversation about Diversity and Inclusion:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/otD8UVxhD-I?list=PLEPEcBeueH7P72g5vKg3S8ec4MyrgmUpH\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3omZBJaeqt8?list=PLEPEcBeueH7P72g5vKg3S8ec4MyrgmUpH\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DP16XOHYr1M?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFACILITATION TIPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFACILITATION TIP 1: EXPLAIN \u0026amp; SET GOALS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce the activity by explaining: \u003cem\u003e\"We live in a diverse world. Some differences are visible, like skin color, gender, height or weight, physical challenges and age. Others may not be visually apparent, but still affect how individuals feel or are treated: ethnicity, socio-economic position, sexual orientation, addictions, abstinence, allergies, intellect, depression or other emotional disorders, etc. The goal is to understand each other better and start a dialogue.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFACILITATION TIP 2: SET GROUND RULES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplain that conversations about diversity and bias can be emotionally charged. The goal is to share our experiences of feeling different or excluded and identify ways to create a more welcoming, diverse and compassionate community. So that everyone can feel safe, have the group set up their own Ground Rules. Here are some that you might want on the list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one person speaks at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak only for yourself; use “I” statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo personal attacks – critique ideas, not people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgree to disagree; disagree without being disagreeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen – make sure everyone feels heard and validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe positive and non-judgmental; open to new ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFACILITATION TIP 3: IF CONVERSATIONS GET STICKY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert diversity facilitators suggest these techniques to ease difficult or emotional situations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePause the conversation so you can review the ground rules with the group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the facilitator, share how an experience made you feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk others how an experience made them feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf two parties disagree, suggest that they switch roles and make the counter argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep a flip chart of difficult topics that can be addressed later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow attendees to volunteer their participation as they feel comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk others for input on how they have handled similar situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe ready to share some of your own personal stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a break. 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