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Diversity Icebreaker®

A questionnaire and a workshop 2

We believe in energizing workshops, which are fun to facilitate and fun to take part in. We are dedicated to bringing a long lasting effect through positive emotional engagement.

The Diversity Icebreaker questionnaire and workshop were developed by a psychologist Bjørn Z. Ekelund, and his company Human Factors AS, in Norway between 1995 and 1997. Today, the tool has been translated into 19 languages and is being implemented in both very large and small organizations worldwide. You can read the story about the Diversity Icebreaker's fascinating development here.


The questionnaire


The Diversity Icebreaker® builds on a questionnaire measuring preferences for communication, interaction and different problem-solving styles. Participants fill in the questionnaire (which takes only 10 minutes) and through unique group processes develop a shared understanding of how to make use of the diversity. The intervention aims to create a non-judgmental atmosphere through self-revealing and humoristic interpersonal interactions. 


The workshop



The concept is easy to use for consultants and facilitators, easy to understand for participants and scientifically validated. A typical Diversity Icebreaker workshop lasts between 1 and 1,5 hours and is typically conducted for groups of 9 to 200 participants (more about application with large groups here). The formula is context-adaptable and opens possibilities to lead the processes after the workshop in many, different directions.
 


Why choose Diversity Icebreaker® instead of other HR test tools?

NOTE: In the UK and the USA, the Diversity Icebreaker is branded as Trialogue.


Diversity Icebreaker is a multifunctional tool used in:


  • Improved communication
  • Team development
  • Self-awareness
  • Social interaction
  • Appreciating differences
  • Constructive group dynamics
  • Building trust
  • Project teams
  • Dialogue
  • Conflict resolution
  • Common understanding of concepts
  • Culture of diversity
  • Collective reflection

Watch video:

Diversity Icebreaker presentation in one minute

The Diversity Icebreaker® builds on a questionnaire measuring preferences for communication, interaction and different problem-solving styles.

Kan du redigere denne teksten?

Diversity Icebreaker workshop

We believe in energizing workshops, which are fun to facilitate and fun to take part in. We are dedicated to bringing a long lasting effect through positive emotional engagement.

Eller denne?

Diversity Icebreaker presentation in one minute

The Diversity Icebreaker® builds on a questionnaire measuring preferences for communication, interaction and different problem-solving styles.

Kan du redigere denne teksten?

Diversity Icebreaker workshop

We believe in energizing workshops, which are fun to facilitate and fun to take part in. We are dedicated to bringing a long lasting effect through positive emotional engagement.

Eller denne?

Diversity Icebreaker®

A questionnaire and a workshop

We believe in energizing workshops, which are fun to facilitate and fun to take part in. We are dedicated to bringing a long lasting effect through positive emotional engagement.

The Diversity Icebreaker questionnaire and workshop were developed by a psychologist Bjørn Z. Ekelund, and his company Human Factors AS, in Norway between 1995 and 1997. Today, the tool has been translated into 19 languages and is being implemented in both very large and small organizations worldwide. You can read the story about the Diversity Icebreaker's fascinating development here.

 

 

 

The questionnaire


The Diversity Icebreaker® builds on a questionnaire measuring preferences for communication, interaction and different problem-solving styles. Participants fill in the questionnaire (which takes only 10 minutes) and through unique group processes develop a shared understanding of how to make use of the diversity. The intervention aims to create a non-judgmental atmosphere through self-revealing and humoristic interpersonal interactions. 

 

 

The workshop

 

 

 

 


The concept is easy to use for consultants and facilitators, easy to understand for participants and scientifically validated. A typical Diversity Icebreaker workshop lasts between 1 and 1,5 hours and is typically conducted for groups of 9 to 200 participants (more about application with large groups here). The formula is context-adaptable and opens possibilities to lead the processes after the workshop in many, different directions.
 

 


Why choose Diversity Icebreaker® instead of other HR test tools?

 

 

 

NOTE: In the UK and the USA, the Diversity Icebreaker is branded as Trialogue.

 

 

 

 

Diversity Icebreaker is a multifunctional tool used in:

 

 

 

  • Improved communication
  • Team development
  • Self-awareness
  • Social interaction

 

  • Appreciating differences
  • Constructive group dynamics
  • Building trust
  • Project teams
  • Dialogue
  • Conflict resolution
  • Common understanding of concepts
  • Culture of diversity
  • Collective reflection

 

Watch video:

Diversity Icebreaker presentation in one minute

The Diversity Icebreaker® builds on a questionnaire measuring preferences for communication, interaction and different problem-solving styles.

Diversity Icebreaker workshop

We believe in energizing workshops, which are fun to facilitate and fun to take part in. We are dedicated to bringing a long lasting effect through positive emotional engagement.