diversophy® is the powerful gaming tool that helps engage successfully with people of other backgrounds as well as understand the dynamics of our own culture. diversophy® brings people together, not only to learn about each other’s cultures, but to connect in a very human way. Players are enriched by each other’s stories, values, knowledge and skills. The us versus them mindset is replaced with mutual appreciation. ​ Since 1972 ​ What’s in the name? n. [L. diversus, pp. of divertere, to turn in different directions + Gr. sofia, skill intelligence, wisdom]. Wisdom or skill in dealing with people different from oneself, cultural competence. A game whose purpose is to develop this wisdom, skill, and intelligence in those who play it. ​ Read more: The story of diversophy® Why is diversophy® effective and what makes it different? What are they saying about diversophy®? Clients & Partners

1. Instructons for facilitators: Download our FACILITATION GUIDE in the language of your choice with full instructions for preparation, play & debrief. Use the game for training or classroom group learning in groups of 3-8 people for face to face session, and 3-5 for online game sessions. Several groups may play simultaneously with a single game package. Each learning game includes up to 280 game cards involving 5 different ways of learning. 2. Instructions for players: • The game has 5 main kinds of cards (Share, Risk, Choice, Smarts, Guide), and 2 additional. You will respond taking turns. When it’s your turn read it aloud to your group. • Choose the best answer if it is a CHOICE or SMARTS card. Then see the answer. Read it aloud to your group. • If it is a SHARE, RISK, GUIDE, APPRECIATION or QUESTION card, respond according to the instructions on the card. • Feel free to exchange your stories and ideas related to the topic of the question before moving on. • Note any unresolved questions or important comments in the chat for discussion in the debrief session after the game. • Appoint a scorekeeper in your team if you wish to play for points. You do not need to play for points - everyone who learns is a winner! 3. This 8 minute video gives you a quick overview on how to facilitate a face-to-face game session.

We offer a large selection of diversophy® intercultural learning games for facilitators, trainers, business owners, team-members, teachers, social workers, individuals, and more. The games are generally played in small groups with decks of theme-centered cards. Participants take turns responding to 5 types of challenges and questions found on the cards and discuss their reactions with each other. diversophy® games come in several formats as: (a) A full deck with up to 280 cards, focused on a specific culture, cultural topic or culturally relevant skills to be developed. (b) A mini-deck with a selection of 100 cards, more practical for fewer groups or smaller one-time learning events. If you don’t see precisely what you need, contact us: — We customize existing games and its formats on request to meet specific learning objectives. It can be adapted to your industry, core business and the needs and concerns of the participants. We will deliver a made-to-order training instrument for seminars, conventions, workshops in your preferred format for the conference room or online. — diversophy® games can also be created and provided pro bono to meet social challenges and offer community services

diversophy® was created for organizations, teams and individuals who wish to develop their global and local competence and create collaboration across boundaries. Below are examples of who shoud use it. Global Corporations Local & Virtual Teams Large & Small businesses Consultants, Trainers & Teachers Public Agencies Executives & Line Managers Social Service Agencies Human Resources Professionals Universities, Colleges Language Teachers Professional Schools NGOs Law Enforcement & Military Volunteer groups, Peacekeepers Independent Consultants & Trainers Advertiser & Marketing Specialists Immigration Services Interculturalists & Diversity Specialists Providers of Intercultural Communication services, blogs, websites MOOCs International Development Specialists Healthcare Organizations

Each diversophy® game’s content is reviewed and updated regularly. To ensure that you receive the latest version, your order is not prepared until we receive it from you. You will receive an online version within 2 working days, and a printed copy within 20 working days.

Join HERE diversophy® workshop series / game sessions are attended by participants from around the world. We explore specific cultures and topics, share our diverse experiences and cultural perceptions, and learn from each other - without judgment, with respect for everyone. The aim is to encourage mutual discovery and discussion, to know and understand each other better, and to get enriched by what we discover. This game does not claim to be exhaustive or to promote a single truth about a given social group or specific culture. Within the same countries, there are differences from one region or social group to another, as well as from generation to generation. It is up to you to explore further.

There are many possible ways to work together. 1. Become a diversophy® Ambassador and benefit from an organized and safe space in an intercultural digital environment to share your cultural knowledge and perspective on topics related to your culture, filed expertise or interests. Connect with participants from all around the world who enrich the conversations with their diverse cultural experiences. 2. It is possible to become a co-developer with us and bring your work to the public that needs it. As such you benefit from our authorship agreement which includes royalties and discounted access to all our products. Do you have an idea for a new diversophy® game, perhaps about a part of the world or a cultural group that is not yet represented in our collection? Perhaps you have a new game topic that addresses a current need? diversophy® collaborates with creative authors around the world who wish to use their expertise to design, produce and market in our game series. You don’t have to do it alone. Often, partnering or teamwork provides multiple perspectives on a topic that enrich its quality and effectiveness. Customize one of the games depending on your needs. We are always ready to provide our games and assist you in the customization of its content and format that you require. 3. Would you like to translate a game into your language? Currently there are diversophy® games available in over ten languages and more translations are on the way. Perhaps you need a game but it’s not in the right language for your group or clientele. We are happy to collaborate with you in the editorial work around translation and you will share the royalties and purchase privileges of the original author(s). 4. Academic partnership? diversophy® has collaborated with university departments, professors and students on projects that develop, customize or update our games to various needs. We provide coaching and presentations online or in class on both the process of creation as well as facilitation skills. Need a stimulating, hands-on intercultural semester project for your group? diversophy® may be just the right project for your students. 5. Internship? For over a quarter of a century, diversophy® has mentored interns in creative and business processes - they have come from over 20 different countries. No matter their age, they have joined us to learn more about intercultural work and to pursue projects in the field that are important to them. 6. Pro bono projects? We are always ready to cooperate for projects of social importance using time-tested diversophy® tools and technology. You can find free games on our website as examples of our pro bono projects. 7. Can you think of another way to collaborate? Contact us!

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This workshop series explores the benefit of intercultural training tools in the form of games. We focus on gamification as a dynamic process of building successful relationships in organizations and communities. diversophy® technology has successfully enabled acculturation in numerous countries around the world, thanks to its capability of creating a safe atmosphere for contact, communication, mutual acceptance, respect, and trust. Each week participants have the opportunity to play a different game chosen out of 70 diversophy® topics currently available. Each player will explore the effective gaming strategy while enjoying a safe and fun atmosphere for learning and interaction. As a result, participants are encouraged to organize and use valuable elements of their knowledge and experience as they acquire new skills needed in diverse interpersonal relationships.

To participate in this game session / workshop you don't need to prepare anything. Rules of the game are simple and explained at the beginning. Depending on how many cultural specialists and participants there will be, you may join one of groups. About EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING You will learn by experience on 3 levels: - about a specific cultural topic; - about the cultures of other players in your group - the more diverse the group, the more interesting the game; - about your own culture - you will have the opportunity to share (how much is up to you) and observe the impact on others. We do not only talk about cultures, we experience them. The more you put in (be active, share, ask questions), the more you get out. So don't hesitate - go for it! :)