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Diversity & Inclusion Word Search
A fun way to present and learn key diversity and inclusion (D&I) terms and definitions.
Diversity Awareness Worksheet
The worksheet has a series of questions and columns representing dimensions of diversity. Participants mark the most appropriate category for each question; then they are asked questions about their selections.
Encouraging Respect
This activity and worksheet helps facilitate the exploration and discussing of participants’ definitions of respect and the importance of respect.
First Impressions Activity
This activity is designed to spark a discussion about the biases and assumptions people have towards others based upon different characteristics and aspects of who they are. These real-life examples focus on different aspects of bias.
Generations - Tips for Success
Looking for easy-to-use tips for working with various generations in your workplace? Then this is the tool for you. With simple dos and don'ts - this training tool gives you plenty of information for your next training session.
Generations Crossword Puzzle
Highlight concepts associated with a multi-generational workforce.
Generations Word Search
Highlight words and concepts that promote generational diversity.
M.E.E.T.™ Multigenerational Workplace
This very simple, yet powerful activity is a great discussion primer. By having groups work on and answer four simple questions about a generation, team members have a chance to discuss and analyze stereotypes.
Overcoming Bias Activity
This activity is designed to spark a discussion about how different people have overcome bias. The real-life examples in the activity focus on different aspects of bias; they can be used individually or collectively as one activity.
Reflecting on Identity and Diversity
Respect for, and responsiveness to, individual differences are critical to developing and maintaining effective relationships in the workplace. This activity helps participants reflect on those factors that have shaped their personal identity (reinforcing the M.E.E.T. Model).
Similarities
Diversity includes such factors as age, race, ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation, work experience, first language, income, family status, military experience, religion and many other unique characteristics. Inclusion is the willingness to go below the surface to connect and discover value through our similarities and differences. The goal of this training activity is to find others who share similar characteristics.
Summary of M.E.E.T.™ in Action
Handout - We need to be aware of generational differences and ways to work successfully in a multi-generational workplace. The M.E.E.T.™ model helps us communicate effectively and build a respect-filled workplace where people of all generations can do their best work.
The Cultural Competence Matrix
The Cultural Competence Matrix shows the stages we move through in developing cultural competence.
Tips for Working with Every Generation
Want a quick summary of proven tips for working effectively with ANY generation? This is the handout for you! Everyone wants to be treated with respect—and recognize that respect might look and feel different, based on differing experiences and perspectives.
Ultimatum Game: Understanding Fairness & Inclusion
The first ultimatum game was developed as a stylized representation of negotiation, by Güth, Schmittberger, and Schwarze in 1982. It has since become a popular economic experiment. It has been adapted in this activity to illustrate the role fairness plays in influencing our reactions and decisions.
Working With All Generations
Based on several interactive case studies on generations, this training activity gives each person in the session an opportunity to practice using the M.E.E.T.™ model to help us communicate effectively.
Discussion Card - Multigenerational Teams
This fun, information-packed card provides a working across generations model (A.G.E.S. @ W.O.R.K.) and questions to address common generational-specific issues in the workplace. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Being an Ally
These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (A.L.L.I.E.S.) along with thought-provoking questions on the power of being an ally in the workplace. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Cultural Competency in Healthcare
These easy-to-use cards provide a cultural competency awareness model (F.R.E.D.) and questions to address common diversity, inclusion and respect issues in the health care environment. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Developing Diversity Pipelines
The similarities and differences in our workplace can strengthen the overall effectiveness of our organization when we develop diversity pipelines. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (B.U.I.L.D.) along with thought-provoking questions on recruiting and hiring with diversity in mind. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Diversity in Hiring
When hiring employees, it's important to think about what happens after the hire - even during the hiring process. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (H.I.R.I.N.G.) along with thought-provoking questions on supporting each employee before/after the hire. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Diversity Recruiting
Introduce managers' responsibilities related to recruiting and hiring practices. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (R.E.C.R.U.I.T.) along with thought-provoking questions on effectively recruiting with diversity in mind. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Managing Diverse Teams
These colorful, easy-to-use cards provide a leadership model (M.A.N.A.G.E.) and questions to address common team issues. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Multicultural Customer Service
Are assumptions about a customer based on language, accent and culture impacting communication and customer service? These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (C.U.S.T.O.M.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on serving multicultural customers. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Discussion Card: Multicultural Sales
Are you spending the time it takes to really understand what your customer wants/needs? These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.E.L.L.I.N.G.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding multicultural sales opportunities. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Discussion Card: Partnering with Community Organizations
Finding diverse talent is key to positive growth - and using as many recruiting resources as possible - is key. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (L.O.C.A.L.) along with thought-provoking questions on working with community organizations to recruit and hire with diversity in mind. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Recruiting Diverse Talent In-House
Finding diverse talent might be as easy as looking within... within your organization. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (I.N.H.O.U.S.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on finding and developing diverse talent within your own organization. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Recruiting Sources
Finding and recruiting diverse talent takes time, creativity and patience - but the work is worth it! These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (S.O.U.R.C.E.) along with thought-provoking questions on sources for recruiting and hiring with diversity in mind. These cards are great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Respecting LGBTQ Coworkers
A simple and to-the-point reminder card that provides a model (R.A.I.N.B.O.W.) for respecting LGBTQ co-workers, being an ally - as well as providing questions to get conversations started. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: The Impact of Filters
Filters come from your background, choices and life experiences. We all have them. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (F.I.L.T.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding your personal filters. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Discussion Card: Understanding Stereotypes
Understanding stereotypes means seeing where assumptions are based on a person belonging to a certain group of people. These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (U.N.F.A.I.R.) along with thought-provoking questions on better understanding & addressing stereotypes in the workplace. Great for a quick training reminder, reinforcement or as a conversation generator.
Discussion Card: Working with Transgender Colleagues
These easy-to-use cards provide a simple model (G.E.N.D.E.R.) along with thought-provoking questions for creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Discussion Card: Working with Women
These colorful, easy-to-implement cards provide a simple model (W.O.M.E.N.) and a list of questions that allow users/recipients to stop and think about gender specific issues. These cards are great for a quick training reminder or conversation starter.
Be Willing to Listen – Workplace Mini Poster
Powerful tips for working on diverse teams. This easy-to-use mini poster presents action steps and simple questions to trigger thoughts around the power of simply listening to others from an inclusive and respect-driven perspective. When you are willing to listen to others, you'll understand where they are coming from. Also available in a healthcare version.
Info Brief: LGBTQ+ Terminology & Information
When it comes to encouraging diversity in the workplace, terminology and vocabulary play a large role. Using derogatory names given to certain groups and people can perpetuate bias and stereotyping. Using correct terms is an important first step in creating a respectful workplace.
Info Brief: Religious Terminlogy & Information
When it comes to religion, the words you use are important and play an integral part of conversation with fellow colleagues. To ensure teamwork and communication in the workplace run as smoothly as possible, using the correct words and terms is very important.
Understanding Filters – Workplace Mini Poster
Be aware of your filters! Every person has multiple filters through which they see the world. Examples of these filters include: gender, generation, country of origin, disabilities, military service, ethnicity and parental status. This easy-to-use mini-poster is also available in a healthcare version.
Another Look - Introduction
Introducing the impact of hidden bias on thoughts and actions
F.A.I.R. in Action - Program Introduction
Build inclusion and cultural competency in the workplace. An introduction to the F.A.I.R. in action model.
Generations - Program Opening/Generations & M.E.E.T. Model Explained
Definitions and characteristics of the four generations currently in the workforce; explains the M.E.E.T. communication mode
M.E.E.T. on Common Ground - Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model Explained
Explanation of the M.E.E.T. model as a respect-building communication tool
M.E.E.T. Zero Tolerance - Program Opening/Introduction
Introduces the challenges in respectfully enforcing a zero-tolerance policy.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ - Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model
Explanation of the M.E.E.T. model as a respect and inclusion tool.
Managing Generations/Program Opening/M.E.E.T. Model Explained
Explains the M.E.E.T. communication model in the context of managing generations in the workplace.
Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™ (Opening/Introduction)
Introduces five cultural continuums that impact how people from around the world interact and work together & introduces a four-step process for engaging in effective intercultural communication.
We Need to M.E.E.T. - Program Introduction
Introduces challenges managers face in creating a respectful work environment; explains the M.E.E.T. communication model.
F.A.I.R. in Action - Conclusion
Summary of feedback,assistance,inclusion and respect in action
Generations - Program Closing/M.E.E.T. Model Review
Review of M.E.E.T. model and key points about treating all generations with respect
M.E.E.T. on Common Ground - Program Closing/M.E.E.T. Model Review
Review of the M.E.E.T. communication model.
M.E.E.T.: Breaking New Ground™ - Program Conclusion/M.E.E.T. Model Review
A concise review of the M.E.E.T. model.
Managing Generations - Program Closing/"Getting It Right Together!"/M.E.E.T. Model Review
Review of M.E.E.T. model and key points about generations working together for respect in the workplace.
Open Mind, Open World: Improving Intercultural Interactions™ (Program Summary)
Summarizes the five cultural continuums and the four-step O.P.E.N. communication process.
Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Employees)
This case study is designed to help participants discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level. Read through this case study and answer the questions at the end.
Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Managers)
This case study is designed to help managers discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level.
Case Study: Using Crude Language in the Workplace
Stereotyping / Why words matter in the workplace.
Just an Expression
Dealing with disrespectful comments by coworkers
Religion at Work
How to address prayer in the workplace
The Company Outing
Being respectful of religious diversity
The Little People
When a leader uses demeaning language
The Locker Room
Dealing with questions during a coworker's gender reassignment process
The Wedding
An openly gay coworker sharing his/her wedding plans at the office
Article: Generations Apart
A fun and interesting article about younger employees - from the perspective of a Baby Boomer. Honest thoughts and interesting stereotypes are discussed. Will some generation-based attributes still annoy us? Sure they will. Can we work through those problems? We can if we choose to do so.
Diversity Trainer Assessment
Use to assess comfort level and skill level of trainers for the often sensitive topic of diversity.
Diversity Version 3.0 - Organizational Development and Continuous Education
This perspective paper discusses the concept that diversity in the workplace has steadily evolved over the last couple decades. Originally it focused primarily on race, but later broadened to include the promotion of women, people with disabilities and the LGBT community. Now, the definition of diversity is expanding further to include aspects such as physical characteristics, background, family status, military service, personality and work style. Today, in essence, diversity is all of the ways that we are similar and different to one another.
Generations: Harnessing the Potential of a Multigenerational Workforce
Perspective paper on the topic of generational diversity. Need insight on one of the most challenging opportunities in the workplace, this white paper delivers.
Key Concept: EEO Review
Employment decisions such as hiring, promotion, work assignments, training, disciplinary actions, pay, awards, working conditions and performance appraisal are covered under the provisions of EEO. This article provides a good overview of the EEO and key terms in employment law.
Key Concept: The Competitive Advantage of Diversity & Inclusion
There are many well-known advantages of having a diverse and inclusive workplace - the most common advantages are discussed in this easy-to-read article.
Key Concept: Unconscious Bias Defined
The term "bias" may be used to describe both positive and negative mindsets towards individuals and groups. Many references to bias refer to the persistent, harmful and unequal treatment of someone based solely on some characteristic they possess or their apparent membership in or identification with a particular group.
Overcoming Diversity Fatigue: Key Causes and Strategies for Addressing It
This whitepaper explores key causes for diversity fatigue and it outlines steps that organizations can undertake to address the fatigue and to jump start their diversity programs with renewed energy and focus.
Structural Inequality: Applications of an Old Theory to New Organizational Challenges
This perspective paper introduces the concept of Structural Inequality (SI). SI offers a new way of looking at organizational structures and systemic practices, which contribute to inequity and exclusion. SI can be a powerful intervention as diversity and inclusion becomes the driving force behind HR and EEO initiatives to create inclusive workplaces that are free from discrimination and other unlawful practices and responsive to all groups within the organization.
Tips for Selecting an EEO and/or Diversity Trainer
An attorney's perspective on what to look for in an EEO/Diversity Trainer.
Transgender Employment Policy (Sample)
This sample transgender employment policy document gives you a jump start in creating a comprehensive respectful and inclusive policy. Note: This is an example and needs to be customized per your organizational policies.
What is a Generation?
Article Summary: A “generation” is defined as a group of people born and living about the same time. Within each generation, its members share values, behaviors and work ethics that have been shaped by the economic, social and political climates in which they come of age.
Being F.A.I.R. Globe Stress Balls (10-pk)
Cultural competency is key to understanding others - especially those who These foam stress balls are great reminders of how to to "Be F.A.I.R." (Feedback, Assistance, Inclusion, Respect). They are great takeaways (training reminder/training reinforcement) for anyone participating in the Being F.A.I.R. training session. Note: This is a one-time buy. Limited inventory on hand. For larger quantity purchases, please call 800-300-8800.
M.E.E.T. Foam Puzzles (10-pk)
These foam puzzles make great gifts or training take aways for employees and managers who participate in diversity and respect training programs. Reinforce your diversity training!
M.E.E.T. on Common Ground™ Key Tags (10-pack)
Just Added! A terrific way to reinforce the M.E.E.T. on Common Ground message and model. These new, laminated key tags feature the M.E.E.T. on Common Ground title on the front and the MEET model on the back.
SMART-START™ Generations: Bridging the Gap
An emotion-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire a discussion about the generational differences we encounter every day.
SMART-START™ Respect: It Just Takes a Little Respect
A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about respect and inclusion in the workplace.
SMART-START™ What Is Diversity?
A thought-provoking video that uses music,text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about the many types of diversity we encounter every day.