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Whatdaya Think of My Banana?

Whatdaya Think of My Banana?

With all the court cases that have been going on and the changes in the laws, there are a lot of different ways that people can end up doing something that can get them into trouble. This video shows how joking and innuendos could lead to sexual harassment.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Professionalism, Sexual Harassment

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Why Do They Have to Flaunt It At Work?

Recognize the diversity and inclusion dynamics that are frequently associated with sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Respect / Respectfulness

Workplace Bullying: Commit to Next Steps

Workplace Bullying: Commit to Next Steps

Reviewing company policies, documenting actions and responses and involving HR or management when necessary are three action steps to dealing with a workplace bully.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Communication, Interpersonal Skills

You Should See Her Qualifications

You Should See Her Qualifications

When gender stereotypes impact trust and working relationships

Video Vignettes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Effective Leadership, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

You're Not a Team Player!

You're Not a Team Player!

Retaliating by giving a poor performance review.

Video Vignettes Ethics & Compliance Retaliation / Reprisal, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Management, Professionalism

A Leader Is...™

A Leader Is...™

Being a leader is much more than directing others. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on being an effective, passionate and inclusive leader within your group, team or organization.

Discussion Generators Leadership Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation

An Ally Is...™

An Ally Is...™

An ally is the friend we all need sometimes. Someone who supports others…those outside of the majority. This short, yet powerful video sums up the key qualities of being an ally.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Gender Identity, Active Bystander / Ally, Communication, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Attitude Is...™

Attitude Is...™

A human being can change their life… by changing their attitude. It’s up to you. It’s your choice. A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about attitude and the effects it has on relationships and companies.

Discussion Generators Personal Performance Change, Change, Collaboration, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation

Coaching Is...™

Coaching Is...™

Coaching is rewarding… but it takes work. Coaches help develop skills and abilities of others, but being a great coach takes courage. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on the power of coaching others.

Discussion Generators Leadership Coaching & Mentoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement

Corporate Culture Is...™

Corporate Culture Is...™

Culture affects every facet of your company. Culture affects how others – inside and outside – feel about your organization. Culture can happen deliberately or accidentally.

Discussion Generators Leadership, Personal Performance Culture Commitment, Culture Commitment, Learning Reinforcement, Motivation, Onboarding, Professionalism

Credibility Is...™

Credibility Is...™

Credibility is being aware of how we impact others. Building trusting relationships. Meeting deadlines...being responsive...having integrity. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of credibility in the workplace.

Discussion Generators Leadership, Personal Performance Successfully Leading Others, Effective Leadership, Management, Professionalism

Cultural Competency Is...™

Cultural Competency Is...™

Cultural Competency is having the ability to recognize and respond to our similarities and differences - and make better decisions based on that understanding. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inform and encourage discussion on understanding diversity & inclusion within the workplace.

Discussion Generators Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness

Employment Law Is...™

Employment Law Is...™

The decisions you make and the actions you take can cost you and your organization — big time! This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inspire and stimulate discussion about legal issues within your organization.

Discussion Generators Ethics & Compliance Compliance, Management, Professionalism

Engagement Is...™

Engagement Is...™

Employee engagement is a workplace approach resulting in the right conditions for all members of an organization to give of their best each day, committed to their organization’s goals and values, motivated to contribute to organizational success, with an enhanced sense of their own well-being. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to encourage discussion on the importance of engaging your employees.

Discussion Generators Leadership Successfully Leading Others, Effective Leadership, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Harassment & Discrimination Is...™

Harassment & Discrimination Is...™

By now, you probably know what sexual harassment is. But there's more to harassment than you may think. What starts as harassment can become discrimination, too. A thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to inspire and stimulate discussion about harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

Discussion Generators Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Compliance, Discrimination, Learning Reinforcement, Management, Professionalism

Interviewing Is...™

Interviewing Is...™

The reality is...hiring the right person is your most important responsibility. The right person is someone who has the skills to do the job, is motivated to do the job and can contribute effectively in your workplace. This thought-provoking video that uses music, text and graphics to reinforce why hiring the right person for job is an interviewer's most important responsibility.

Discussion Generators Leadership Effective (& Legal) Interviewing, Hiring & Recruiting, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Resolving Conflict Is...™

Resolving Conflict Is...™

Like it or not, when you work with people...conflict is going to happen. This thought-provoking, powerful short video uses impactful imagery, video and music to inspire and stimulate discussion about the proper ways to react to conflict - turning conflict into collaboration.

Discussion Generators Personal Performance Conflict Resolution, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism

Affirmative Action (AA) – Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – An Overview

Affirmative Action (AA) – Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) – An Overview

As organizations focus on the implementation of diversity & inclusion programs they sometimes, mistakenly, assume that there is no longer a need for EEO or affirmative action/affirmative employment efforts. This article provides a good understanding of the relationships between EEO, AA and D&I.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

American Diversity From Exclusion to Inclusion

American Diversity From Exclusion to Inclusion

Have we reached a point where issues of difference based on race, gender, and similar considerations are no longer significant challenges for most organizations? Many would say, “Not yet. We have much more to do.” This short article provides a historical look at D&I in the United States and asks, "What's next?"

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

Attitude Issues - Interactive Crossword Puzzle

Attitude Issues - Interactive Crossword Puzzle

New Micro-Learning Game Pack! Reinforce the definitions and action of addressing workplace attitudes. This interactive eLearning module is a fun way to introduce key concepts for addressing attitudinal conflict.

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement

Bias Crossword Puzzle

Bias Crossword Puzzle

A fun activity to quickly introduce and work through key diversity terms regularly associated with bias.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Micro-Inequities/Micro-Aggressions, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Bias Quotes - Mix and Match Activity

Bias Quotes - Mix and Match Activity

This activity is designed to help participants re-think their assumptions about others based on what they see (or read). Participants review quotes attributed to famous people on topics that are not how people often think about them.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Change, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Boost Me Up!

Boost Me Up!

This energizer is intended to refocus attention on the learning at hand. Use any one of the various Sollah Interactive short video programs (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Personal Performance Energizer, Discussion Trigger, Energizer or Team Builder

Building Cultural Competency Action Plan

Building Cultural Competency Action Plan

Cultural competency means you recognize and respond to the differences and similarities that make up our workforce and customer base, and use this understanding to communicate more effectively and to make better decisions. Your commitment to building cultural competency begins with a plan!

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Culture Commitment, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Personal Improvement, Retention Aid, Training Support

Burst Of Energy

Burst Of Energy

The goal of this energizer is to keep participants motivated during the training.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Energizer, Culture Commitment, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Cultural Competence Crossword Puzzle

Cultural Competence Crossword Puzzle

A fun way to present and learn key cultural competency terms and definitions.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Learning Reinforcement, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Dealing with Conflict: Common Fight, Flight & Freeze Responses

Dealing with Conflict: Common Fight, Flight & Freeze Responses

Help employees and co-workers understand the responses observed in the workplace when someone was presented with a challenge that provoked an emotional reaction.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Conflict Resolution, Training Activities, Training Ideas, Training Support

Developing Cultural Competence

Developing Cultural Competence

Article Summary: The similarities and differences in our workplace can strengthen the overall effectiveness of our organization when we develop cultural competence.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Cultural Competency & Sensitivity, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Interpersonal Skills, Learning Reinforcement, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity & Inclusion Integration Model

Diversity & Inclusion Integration Model

When launching new products, a typical adoption curve has three stages: early adopters, mainstream/majority adopters and the late adopters. This same adoption curve model can also be applied to the four stages of diversity and inclusion (D&I) integration. Each D&I stage has: • the early adopters • a steep rise as the majority engages • a plateau with the 'late adopters

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity & Inclusion Word Search

Diversity & Inclusion Word Search

A fun way to present and learn key diversity and inclusion (D&I) terms and definitions.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Diversity Awareness Worksheet

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Assessment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Encouraging Respect

Encouraging Respect

This activity and worksheet helps facilitate the exploration and discussing of participants’ definitions of respect and the importance of respect.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Energizer, Retention Aid, Training Support

First Impressions Activity

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Respect / Respectfulness, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Training Activities, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Generations - Tips for Success

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Generational Challenges, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Generations Crossword Puzzle

Generations Crossword Puzzle

Highlight concepts associated with a multi-generational workforce.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

Generations Word Search

Generations Word Search

Highlight words and concepts that promote generational diversity.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness

M.E.E.T.™ Multigenerational Workplace

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Generational Challenges, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Overcoming Bias Activity

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Unconscious / Hidden Bias, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder

Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps

Make keeping the skills alive fun. Use a short program as a meeting opener or as part of a training session prior to implementing a Retention Game.

Activities Personal Performance Team Builder, Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Retention Aid, Team Builder or Retention Aid

Primer: Abusive Conduct (Bullying) Defined

Primer: Abusive Conduct (Bullying) Defined

This short white paper provides background and definition to abusive conduct/bullying in the workplace.

Activities Ethics & Compliance Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Compliance

Ready. Set. Go!

Ready. Set. Go!

Use this activity to effectively gain a shared understanding of the purpose of the training. Use any Sollah Interactive short video (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Discussion Trigger, Energizer, Team Builder

Reflecting on Identity and Diversity

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).

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Support

Set The Mood

Set The Mood

This discussion trigger and energizer is intended to set the mood for the training session. Use any Sollah Interactive short video program (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Discussion Trigger, Energizer or Team Builder, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Similarities

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Energizer or Team Builder, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Retention Aid, Training Ideas, Training Support

So Many Choices, So Much at Stake: Choosing the Right Training Resource for Your Organization

So Many Choices, So Much at Stake: Choosing the Right Training Resource for Your Organization

Perspective paper on the topic of trainer selection.

Activities Leadership Management, Change, Discussion Trigger, Effective Leadership

Stand Up!

Stand Up!

This energizer is intended to refocus participants for continued learning. Use any one of the various Sollah Interactive short video programs (a SMART-START™ or meeting opener).

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Energizer, Training Support

Summary of M.E.E.T.™ in Action

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Generational Challenges, Retention Aid, Training Support

Team Spark: Adapt to Collaborate

Team Spark: Adapt to Collaborate

In today’s work environment, finding the time to explore teamwork issues is not easy. This activity is designed to provide quick 10-15 minute team discussions the power of collaboration among projects and teams.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Adapt to Encourage Growth

Team Spark: Adapt to Encourage Growth

Adaptive communication is a skill that is also critical to organizational growth. Keeping something the same just “because this is the way we have always done it” hinders an organization from innovating and progressing. Adaptation taps into employee skill sets and allows people to utilize their diversity to improve upon old “songs”, making a new version that supports growth.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Teamwork

Team Spark: Assess Your Communication Style

Team Spark: Assess Your Communication Style

When communicating with others, particularly people from other countries, it is important to recognize when your communication style has become outdated and when it is time to upgrade to a new technique.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Teamwork

Team Spark: Be Open to How Work Gets Done

Team Spark: Be Open to How Work Gets Done

Being open and flexible about how work gets done, especially on diverse teams with many different perspectives, invites healthy collaboration and the collective pull of the entire team towards the end goal.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Check Assumptions Before Judging

Team Spark: Check Assumptions Before Judging

When judging the “dance” of another person, especially across differences such as culture, be careful about making judgments based upon what you think is important. Focusing on their “feet” while communicating may mean you are missing the most important part of their dance.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Teamwork

Team Spark: Cheer on Collaboration

Team Spark: Cheer on Collaboration

An outside energetic and supportive cheerleader can prove essential to the success of the team by offering words of encouragement, and if needed, expertise, suggestions, or technical support.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Collaborate Outside Of Your Team

Team Spark: Collaborate Outside Of Your Team

By collaborating with someone outside of their team, employees bring a broader view to their work. With a more diverse perspective, new insights are gained and the chances of success are increased.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder

Team Spark: Collaboration with Skill

Team Spark: Collaboration with Skill

Courting a business partner from a different country or cultural background may require research on their cultural views on business relationships, developing trust, negotiation, and communication styles.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Compromise For A Common Goal

Team Spark: Compromise For A Common Goal

Compromise during collaboration can create the strongest and most compelling outcomes when working on teams, projects, and organizational challenges. The best results come from everyone being willing to compromise in order to achieve the end result.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Craft Your Message With Purpose

Team Spark: Craft Your Message With Purpose

Communication across differences is often done in a similar fashion. However, taking time to think about who, when, and how a message will be received allows the sender to craft a much more effective message that will produce much better results.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Create Structure to Help Bridge Barriers

Team Spark: Create Structure to Help Bridge Barriers

The lack of face-to-face interaction reduces the team’s ability to adjust and adapt as quickly as a team that is located all at one site. In situations like this, having a clearly defined structure detailing everyone’s role and responsibilities is a key to success.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Cross-Pollinate to Spark Innovation

Team Spark: Cross-Pollinate to Spark Innovation

Within companies and teams, employees have the important role of sharing ideas between groups, departments, and teams. This “cross-pollination” of ideas helps to unlock the inherent creativity and innovation that lies within a company, but may need a spark from another source to bring it to life.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Cultivate a Collective Instinct

Team Spark: Cultivate a Collective Instinct

Collective effort can result in outcomes that are impossible when attempted as an individual. When working collectively with people from diverse backgrounds, we have an even greater pool of resources and expertise with which to successfully navigate times of great challenge.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Find the Common Beat

Team Spark: Find the Common Beat

Similar to a band with many different instruments playing together, a diverse team consists of many different personalities working together. While this diversity allows for innovation and creativity, it also makes it more difficult for team members to keep the same tempo. It is the role of the team member with the drummer personality to keep everyone communicating and completing tasks on time.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Professionalism, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Honor Unique Contributions

Team Spark: Honor Unique Contributions

The individual brilliance of an employee is not always realized until a group comes together to collaborate. Working with other employees on diverse teams helps each team member to tap into their creativity, often producing ground breaking products and services that could only be discovered through collaboration.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Invest Time to Build Trust

Team Spark: Invest Time to Build Trust

When working on diverse teams, developing trust may take longer due to background differences and different views on what trust means and how it is earned. Building confidence helps to resolve communication issues that may impede team progress. A trusting team will be able to function as a cohesive unit when critical decisions have to be made.

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Leverage Broad Expertise

Team Spark: Leverage Broad Expertise

Like building a skyscraper, collaboration on large projects works best when you bring together a team with diverse areas of expertise. On-going and continuous collaboration among disciplines helps to ensure that your project achieves all of its goals when it is completed.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Mix Diverse Personalities

Team Spark: Mix Diverse Personalities

When combined haphazardly, people can clash instead of cohere, resulting in a “failed launch.” Creating a team comprised of diverse individuals may require a more careful balancing of components, but in the end provides the opportunity for brilliant results when done with careful thought and respect.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Team Builder

Team Spark: Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication

Team Spark: Pay Attention To Nonverbal Communication

Colleagues in the workplace communicate both verbally and non-verbally. Understanding how to interpret their nonverbal communication can be a great advantage. The meaning of body language and facial expressions may vary from culture to culture, so it is always good to check for understanding.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Proverb - Be Creative

Team Spark: Proverb - Be Creative

Spark team communication around supporting team members when they choose to set their own course in how they complete work.

Activities Personal Performance Motivation, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Be Patient

Team Spark: Proverb - Be Patient

Spark team communication around being patient and giving a project time to move forward - allowing for greater creativity or innovation.

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Deal with Little Issues

Team Spark: Proverb - Deal with Little Issues

Spark team communication about the protocols that can help us catch small problems early on (before they grow into BIG issues).

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Insult Someone Who Can Take Care of You

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Insult Someone Who Can Take Care of You

Spark team communication about how to better understand each other so that we don’t offend each other.

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Look at the Mistake

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Look at the Mistake

Spark team communication around root cause analysis and correcting workplace mistakes.

Activities Personal Performance Team Builder, Change, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger, Teamwork

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Waste Your Efforts

Team Spark: Proverb - Don't Waste Your Efforts

Spark team communication around project or product completion.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Each Person Is Unique

Team Spark: Proverb - Each Person Is Unique

Spark team communication around how we can use our unique skills and abilities more effectively as individuals, or as a team.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Motivation, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Everyone Makes Mistakes

Team Spark: Proverb - Everyone Makes Mistakes

Spark team communication around how to handle mistakes when they are made.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Professionalism, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Expecting Different Results Without Change Is Unrealistic

Team Spark: Proverb - Expecting Different Results Without Change Is Unrealistic

Spark team communication around project or team turnaround without careful analysis of the current situation - and understanding what might need to change in order to achieve the results expected.

Activities Personal Performance Change, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Giving Up Too Easily

Team Spark: Proverb - Giving Up Too Easily

Spark team communication around tips for keeping the team focused and on task when facing challenges.

Activities Personal Performance Motivation, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - If Everyone Has The Responsibility; Nothing Gets Done

Team Spark: Proverb - If Everyone Has The Responsibility; Nothing Gets Done

Spark team communication on having specific ownership to help ensure a task is completed.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - If You Don't Communicate, You'll Get Burned

Team Spark: Proverb - If You Don't Communicate, You'll Get Burned

Spark team communication on what we can do to better communicate with people inside and outside of the team.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Many Things Require People To Work Together to Achieve a Goal

Team Spark: Proverb - Many Things Require People To Work Together to Achieve a Goal

Spark team communication on the consequences if we try to complete a big project without excellent teamwork.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - People Judge Things from Their Experience Not the Wider World

Team Spark: Proverb - People Judge Things from Their Experience Not the Wider World

Spark team communication on how looking at something from just one perspective can impact the team.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Unconscious / Hidden Bias

Team Spark: Proverb - People Will Listen More If You Are Kind When Delivering the Message

Team Spark: Proverb - People Will Listen More If You Are Kind When Delivering the Message

Spark team communication on how kindness can help us achieve our desired end result on both projects and personal pursuits.

Activities Personal Performance Professionalism, Discussion Trigger, Respect / Respectfulness, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Planning Needs to Be Paired with Action

Team Spark: Proverb - Planning Needs to Be Paired with Action

Spark team communication on we can empower the key action oriented team members to help us know when to move forward.

Activities Personal Performance Change

Team Spark: Proverb - Short-term Investments Result in Long Term Gains

Team Spark: Proverb - Short-term Investments Result in Long Term Gains

Spark team communication on how to balance our short and long term objectives (at the organization or project level).

Activities Personal Performance Goals and Goal Setting, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Take Responsibility For The Results

Team Spark: Proverb - Take Responsibility For The Results

Spark team communication understanding the need to reevaluate how people are given responsibility.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Title But No Authority

Team Spark: Proverb - Title But No Authority

Spark team communication on authority and how it can also be seen as influence.

Activities Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - When You Fight Amongst Yourselves, Others Win

Team Spark: Proverb - When You Fight Amongst Yourselves, Others Win

Spark team communication on getting caught up among ourselves so much that we lose focus on the big picture.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - When You Solve One Problem, There Are Always More Problems

Team Spark: Proverb - When You Solve One Problem, There Are Always More Problems

Spark team communication on the complimentary skills that each person brings to the team that will help us to solve problems.

Activities Personal Performance Problem Resolution, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - Work With What You Have

Team Spark: Proverb - Work With What You Have

Spark team communication on being creative and getting the job done with limited resources.

Activities Personal Performance Change

Team Spark: Proverb - Working Together You Can Achieve More

Team Spark: Proverb - Working Together You Can Achieve More

Spark team communication on how we can work better as a team when we face our large projects.

Activities Personal Performance Teamwork, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Proverb - You Are Limited by What Ties You Down

Team Spark: Proverb - You Are Limited by What Ties You Down

Spark team communication on how have we faced limitations in the past and yet overcome them.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder

Team Spark: Teach Team Shorthand to New Team Members

Team Spark: Teach Team Shorthand to New Team Members

Most work teams tend to develop their own compressed language that allows team members to communicate quickly and easily with each other. When outsiders join the team, this shorthand may be hard to understand or learn, resulting in conflict and frustration, especially if people are from different cultural backgrounds.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Tell Stories to Build Strong Communities

Team Spark: Tell Stories to Build Strong Communities

Storytelling is at the heart of what makes us human and is a universal tool used by groups of people to explain who they are and the experiences that shaped their history. While we might not use cave drawings anymore, we still use storytelling to capture collective histories and lessons learned.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Understand Your Expertise

Team Spark: Understand Your Expertise

Diverse teams with members from different backgrounds will offer an even greater variety of expertise and personalities. While it may take an increased amount of respect and awareness to work in concert, the team has a greater potential for victory.

Activities Personal Performance Collaboration, Discussion Trigger, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Use a Mediator to Help Stalemates

Team Spark: Use a Mediator to Help Stalemates

Asking for the assistance of a “referee” or a neutral, third party colleague, may provide the necessary insight to tease out the cause of the miscommunication, which could be rooted in cultural, generational, or personality style differences.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Team Spark: Use Intuition to Foster Better Teamwork

Team Spark: Use Intuition to Foster Better Teamwork

When you devote time and effort to communicating with a colleague, especially one from a background different than your own, you can improve the fluency of your communication and eventually be able to detect minute changes in these communications.

Activities Personal Performance Communication, Discussion Trigger, Interpersonal Skills, Team Builder, Teamwork

Tips for Working with Every Generation

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Communication, Discussion Trigger, Generational Challenges, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness, Retention Aid, Training Support

Ultimatum Game: Understanding Fairness & Inclusion

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Discussion Trigger, Diversity Dynamics, Team Builder or Retention Aid, Training Support

Understanding Difficult People

Understanding Difficult People

This is a great exercise to introduce the concept of the different types (in the 'difficult' range) of people we'll most often interact with in the workplace.

Activities Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Discussion Trigger, Professionalism, Teamwork

Using Your Senses

Using Your Senses

Participants will be made more fully aware of how things can be when everyone at the organization is on the “same page.”

Activities Leadership, Personal Performance Culture Commitment, Energizer or Team Builder, Training Support

Working With All Generations

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.

Activities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Communication, Culture Commitment, Generational Challenges, Interpersonal Skills, Retention Aid, Training Support