Games & Simulations
Games and simulations are a playful and simultaneously realistic way to provoke and stimulate people’s learning capacity.
HumanDimensions uses a number of effective, tried-and-true interventions, each of which is always adjusted to fit your organization’s needs.
HumanDimensions can provide the following games:
The Albatross
This is a simulation in which a training actor takes the participants into an unfamiliar environment. Members of the group are given an assignment to complete; while doing so they experience what "culture shock" entails, what the possible different reflex reactions are and how to handle anxiety and uncertainty.
The power of culture in teams (inspired by the ecotonos game)
The participants are divided into three teams, each of which has its own (fictional) cultural customs. Once each team has assimilated these new customs, they receive a team assignment. After some time, the teams are redivided, resulting in multicultural teams. Once again, a team assignment is handed out. After the exercise, we’ll analyse the performance and the cultural dynamics of each of the different multicultural teams; we’ll also discuss how to improve these. This game, led by one facilitator, can be played by groups of 15 (minimum) to 50 (maximum) people.
The Statement Game
Participants are invited to debate on diverse dilemmas and their cultural dimensions; when needed, explanation and other extra information is provided regarding cultural aspects of the subjects being debated. Examples of statements (linking back to cultural dimensions described by Hofstede, Trompenaars, Hall, Lewis):
- it is unprofessional to express emotions openly
- confrontation should be prevented at all times
- men and women are different, therefore they should be treated differently
- etc.
EYAWTKBWATA: The Stereotypes Show
A provocative interactive show presented by a (singing) MC and a cultural expert. Together they’ll inspire a group dialogue about stereotypes held by participants through a entertaining approach that uses humor and a lively exchange of ideas, images, and theoretical background information. A playful show, with serious information.
