Transcript Diversity Icebreaker

The Diversity Icebreaker® has gained a Norwegian
seal of approval from one of the top three certification
bodies in the world. The tool is certified as a
development tool used in workshops
Overview
1. Introduction to the Diversity Icebreaker (DI)
2. Classical DI seminar
3. The effectiveness of DI
4. Advantages of using DI in your company
5. Additional material
6. Behind DI – Human Factors AS Norway
Introduction to DI
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a unique concept for communication preferences
different than other classical tools
DI is rapid, unifying and making an active use of humour
Blue (task), Red (relational) and Green (change)
Social construction in the seminar as a bottom-up process
1. Questionnaire
Mapping the social
categories
2. Seminar
Constructing a common
understanding of one’s own
and other’s viewpoints and
experiences.
Introduction to DI
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Easy to use
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Easy to understand
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Scientifically valid and reliable
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Instantly triggers humor and enthusiasm
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The colours create a practical model for interaction
Classical DI seminar
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DI is used in groups, organizations and conferences
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Classical seminar: approx. 1-2 hours
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The seminar consists of 4 stages:
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Filling in and scoring the questionnaire
Dividing participants into three groups
Group presentations
Open discussion and learning process
Classical DI seminar
Stage 1: Facilitation of filling out the questionnaire
Any combination is
possible as long as it
adds up to a total of 6:
6-0-0
5-1-0
4-2-0
4-1-1
3-2-1
2-2-2
Classical DI seminar
Stage 1: Facilitation of scoring the result
Counting all the ticks
for each colour
The total score of
Blue + Red + Green=84
Classical DI seminar
Stage 2: Dividing participants into three groups
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To obtain groups of the same size one can encourage some of
the participants to join groups other than his/her dominant
colour (use the secondary one)
“What are the qualities of your own colour in interaction
with others?”
“What are the qualities of the two other groups,
separately described?”
Classical DI seminar
Stage 3: Group presentations
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Presentation of the characteristics of each colour (one at a
time)
Actor-Observer perspective
Feeling of in-group integrity
Active use of humour
Facilitator brings focus into a
relevant theoretical
perspective
Classical DI seminar
Stage 4: Learning process
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Collective discussion on “What have we learned?”
Positive expectations of good dialogues
We have created
our own language
Categories are
complementary
and egalitarian
We better understood
the group dynamics
No colour is better than
another
People are different,
in different situations
One can contribute
differently
in different stages
of the process
Your difference
is my challenge
It’s OK to be different if
uniqueness is perceived
positively by others
Classical DI seminar
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Generates curiosity about one’s personal view-points
and those held by the others
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The participants develop new knowledge about
themselves and others through a high-quality
dialogue and direct involvement
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The concepts of Red, Blue and Green contribute to a
mutual recognition of differences, providing a positive
learning process that the participants will remember
for a long time
The effectiveness of DI
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Improves communication and dialogue
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Fosters flexibility and creativity
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Boosts trust and expectancy of being respected
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Enhances self-awareness
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Facilitates social interaction
Introduces constructive group
dynamics
The effectiveness of DI
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Brings in a common understanding of concepts
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Creates psychological safety for experimental learning
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Helps with conflict resolution
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Promotes curiosity of the other
and willingness to listen
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Enhances appreciation for the
culture of diversity and sharing
Advantages of using DI in your organization
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the Diversity Icebreaker model provides opportunities for
the seminar to be led in different directions
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DI is adaptable to your organization’s specific needs,
current situation and members
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DI questionnaire is
available in 19 languages
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
TEAM, PROJECT WORK
AND INNOVATION
Awareness of different roles
CHANGES IT BRINGS
Positive acknowledgement of
differences
Shared understanding and
trust
Smooth, complementary
teamwork
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
More open and trustful
communication
Better management of
creativity processes
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
CHANGES IT BRINGS
COMMUNICATION TRAINING
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Better understanding of
communicational preferences
Open, precise and unrestricted
communication
Less conflicts
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
More cooperation
Facilitated feedback
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
CHANGES IT BRINGS
KICKOFF
Development of shared
language and
understanding
Unforgettable collective
experience of joy
More effective start
of a new project team
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Good start for a
meaningful bond
between stakeholders
and project team
members
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
Simple categories helping
to deal with diversity
CHANGES IT BRINGS
Safe environment
promoting trust an
openness
A shared language
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Creating a positive,
integrative culture
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
CHANGES IT BRINGS
SELF UNDERSTANDING,
LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Increased self-reflection
Self-awareness of
communication and
problem-solving
preferences
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Motivation for selfdevelopment and
learning from social
interaction
Leaders understanding
the social interactions in
their teams
Advantages of using DI in your organization
AREA OF APPLICATION
CHANGES IT BRINGS
CROSS-CULTURAL TRAINING
CULTURAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Breaking of cultural
barriers
A shared language going
beyond cultural differences
Sustainable solutions to
cultural conflicts
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
More effective ways to
manage international
teams, mergers and
acquisitions
Additional materials
Used worldwide
Examples:
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Statoil
Skanska
Total
Det Norske Veritas
Telenor
ISS
• IMD (Switzerland)
• INSEAD Business
School (Singapore)
• CCL-Center for Creative
Leadership (Belgium)
• North Eastern
University, (USA)
• The University of
Western Ontario
(Canada)
• University of Arkansas
(USA)
• Simon Fraser
University (Vancouver,
Canada)
• Bocconi School of
Management (Italy)
• Danske Bank
(Denmark)
• Grupo Santander
(Switzerland)
• EnterCard (Sweden)
• Siemens (Germany,
Norway)
• Maersk (Belgia,
Netherlands, Poland,
United Kingdom,
Sweden, Denmark)
• ING Group
(Netherlands)
• Marubeni Corporation
(Tokyo, Japan)
• Insituto Tecnologico y
de Estudios, (Mexico)
Behind the Diversity Icebreaker
Human Factors AS
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An international management consultant company established in
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Specializing in teams, leadership, cultural diversity, communication,
project leadership, and measurement instruments
Practitioner as well as academically orientated
Open Innovation Model
Generosity and Openness are core values
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1995: Red, Blue and Green established as categories for
communication
1996: DI Questionnaire emerged
2003: The classical seminar pattern emerged
Behind the Diversity Icebreaker
Human Factors AS – contact
Human Factors AS, Norway
www.human-factors.no
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