Diversity Icebreaker® is certified by DNV, a worldwide leader in professional development certification, and satisfies requirements of the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA).
Diversity Icebreaker® is also in compliance with “General requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services” (ISO/IEC 17065:2012).
Fractality is delighted to represent Diversity Icebreaker in Greece! Developed by our partner Bjørn Z. Ekelund, Diversity Icebreaker was founded in Norway. Now it is used by almost 500,000 people in over 80 countries available in 26 languages.
Diversity Icebreaker is used to work on a variety of issues from communication, problem-solving approach, team development, intercultural relations, learning styles and conflict resolution. Users range from multinationals to small companies in all sectors.
After completing the 10-minute questionnaire (online / mobile + results instantly available), attendees engage in a set of unique group processes to develop a shared understanding of how to make best use of the diversity of their group.
The beauty of Diversity Icebreaker is its simplicity, engagement, humour, self-reflection and discussions that create an inclusive environment. The philosophy and vision of Bjørn is to make Diversity Icebreaker as accessible and inclusive as possible to people around the world.
Diversity Icebreaker is a certified team building tool developed 20+ years ago – now used by almost 500.000 people in more than 80 countries and is available in 26 languages.
Concept is simple. Diversity Icebreaker workshops help individuals understand how and why they communicate—their underlying preferences and styles—enabling their best teamwork. Think of it as communication that provides the framework for effective collaboration.
Who is it for?Diversity Icebreaker is ideal for new or existing teams—within or across organizational departments. The training seminar has been used by leaders, executives, world-leading academics, project teams, volunteer organizations, and university students.
In-person workshops are best for groups of 12-30 members or arranged for as many as 100-200 people in the same room and to tremendous effect. Virtual and hybrid DI seminars also available and very impactful.
The standard Diversity Icebreaker workshop lasts 75 – 90 minutes.
The differences in how we communicate & collaborate with others are at the center of DI.
Red, Blue, and Green—the 3 dimensions of Diversity Icebreaker can be viewed as different yet equally valuable & neutral communication styles. Concrete example: You are driving a car – do you choose brakes, steering wheel or 4 wheels. Most people will choose all 3 – every strength needed, some more than others depending on conditions and situation.
At launch of DI workshop, participants complete comprehensive but brief 8-10 minute digital self assessment. Participants’ results are compiled cumulatively and displayed in real time.
The 3 dimensions then explored in small group exercises, sharing in plenary, and finally individual and group reflections. Participants co-create a shared language around preferred communication and collaboration preferences – of equal weight but complementary to each other—in a balanced and respectful manner.
Attendees emerge with robust self-awareness of their own communications styles as well as a greater understanding of the needs of others with whom they regularly interact. This promotes a culture of inclusion, belonging, psychological safety & trust.
Equinor, DNV GL, Yale University, BlueShore Financial, Institute for Performance & Learning, Northeastern University, Nch’Kaý Development, Statkraft, and Simon Fraser University, and others.
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(Thanks and credit to Bjørn Z. Ekelund, founder of Diversity Icebreaker at Human Factors AS and Daniel Lincoln Cress at Yale University for contributions to text.)
