Making the most out of diversity with…

1. Making the most out of diversity with… [name] [position] [organization] [address]

2. Overview Introduction to the DiversityIcebreaker(DI) concept Classical DI seminar The effectiveness of DI Advantages of using DI in your company Behind the DI – Human Factors AS Norway

3. Introduction to the DI concept Diversity Icebreaker is 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 oriented) Social construction in the seminar as a bottom-up process • Questionnaire • Mapping the social categories • 2. Seminar • Constructing the common • understanding through participantinvolvement in behavioural, intellectual and • emotional processes

4. Introduction to the DI concept Easy to use Easy to understand Scientifically valid and reliable Egalitarian and complementary categories Instantly triggers humor and enthusiasm Gives a balanced model for interaction

5. Classical DI seminar • Filling in and scoring thequestionnaire 1. DI is used in groups, organizations and conferences Classical DI: short seminar format of approx. 1-2 hours Four subsequent stages of the seminar: • Dividingparticipantsintothreegroups 2. • Group presentations 3. • Opendiscussion and learningprocess 4.

6. Classical DI seminar Stage 1: Filling in and scoring Clarification of the reasons for using the Diversity Icebreaker (depending on the seminar context) Facilitation of filling out and scoring the questionnaire

7. (if there happen to be participants assigned to groups other than their predominant colour, encourage them to use their flexibility to act in line with their secondary Classical DI seminar Stage 2: Dividing participants into three even groups Different ways of doing it “What are the qualities of your own colour in interaction with others?” “What are the qualities of the two other groups, separately described?”

8. Classical DI seminar • Feeling of in-group cohesion • Active use of humour • Facilitator brings focus into a relevant theoretical perspective ( [area of current application]) Stage 3: Group presentations Presentation of the characteristics of each colour (one at a time) Actor-Observer perspective

9. Classical DI seminar One can contribute differently in different stages of the process. Positive expectations of good dialogues. We better understood the group dynamics. We have created our own language. Stage 4: Learning process Collective discussion on “What have we learned?” Your difference is my challenge. No uniqueness is better and more powerful than another. Categories are complementary and egalitarian. It’s OK to be different if uniqueness is perceived positively by others. People are different, in different situations.

10. Classical DI seminar Results: Generates curiosity about one’s personal view-points and those held by the others The participants develop new knowledge about themselves and others through a high-quality dialogue and direct involvement 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 Flexibility: the universal questionnaire and seminar models open opportunities for the process to be led in many different directions DI adapts to your organization’s specificneeds, currentsituation and members, bringing tailor-madeimprovements

11. The effectiveness of DI Improves communication and dialogue Fosters flexibility and creativity Boosts trust and expectancy of being respected Enhances self-awareness Facilitates social interaction through better understanding of the other Brings in the appreciation of differences and positive evaluation of each other Introduces constructive group dynamics

12. The effectiveness of DI Promotes curiosity of the other and willingness to listen Helps with conflict resolution Brings in a common understanding of interpersonal concepts Draws on the culture of diversity and encourages people to share more of their unique background and perspectives Creates psychological safety for experimental learning Gives feedback

13. Team, Project work and Innovation AREA OF APPLICATION • Awareness of different roles in the team • Establishes an expectancy of positive acknowledgement of uniqueness • Shared understanding and trust • Knowledge of various type of contribution of people with different colours in different stages Advantages of using DI in your organization CHANGES IT BRINGS • Smooth, complementary teamwork • More open and trustful communication • Better management of effective and creativity processes WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

14. Communication training Conflict management AREA OF APPLICATION Advantages of using DI in your organization • Better understanding of different communicational preferences through Red, Blue and Green categories • Open, precise and unconstrained communication CHANGES IT BRINGS • Less conflicts and more cooperation: • things are being done faster and better in your organization • Facilitated feedback WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

15. AREA OF APPLICATION • Kick-offs • Development of shared language and understanding from the very beginning of being together • Unforgettable collective experience of joy Advantages of using DI in your organization CHANGES IT BRINGS • Shorter time to reach a full working capacity of a new project team • Great base for developing a meaningful rapport between stakeholders and project team members • Creates a shared image of an attractive future of working together WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

16. AREA OF APPLICATION • Diversity management • Diversity categories relevant for ways of treating information and relationships • Safe environment promoting trust an openness Advantages of using DI in your organization CHANGES IT BRINGS • A shared language for managing diversity, making it easier to treat diversity resulting from professions, departments, gender, culture, etc. • Creating a positive integrative culture WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

17. Self understanding, Leadership and Personal development AREA OF APPLICATION Advantages of using DI in your organization • Increased self-awareness and self-reflection through concepts of Red, Blue and Green CHANGES IT BRINGS • More conscious people oriented towards self-development and learning from social interaction • Leaders with easy communicative understanding of the social interactions in their teams WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

18. Cross-cultural training Cultural conflict management AREA OF APPLICATION Advantages of using DI in your organization • Breaking of cultural barriers related to prejudices • A shared language of egalitarian and complementary qualities, going beyond cultural differences CHANGES IT BRINGS • Sustainable solutions to cultural conflicts in your organization • More effective ways to manage international teams, mergers and acquisitions WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

19. Behind the DiversityIcebreakerHuman Factors AS An international management consultant company specializing in teams, leadership, cultural diversity, communication, project leadership, and measurement instruments since 1993 Practitioner as well as academically orientated. Open Innovation Model Openness and Generosity – the core values Red, Blue and Green established as categories for communication in 1995 DI Questionnaire emerged in 1997, the version in use unchanged since 2005 The classical seminar pattern emerged in 2003

20. Behind the DiversityIcebreakerHuman Factors AS – contact Human Factors AS, Norway www.human-factors.no Diversity Icebreaker Network on LinkedIn Diversity Icebreaker – International on Facebook