FAQ
What workshops do you offer?
We offer two types of workshops: tailored and ‘Ready to Squash’.
Our tailored DEI workshops are written for your organisation and are tailored to include the language and nuances of company culture. Tailored workshops also enable us to base ‘What Good Looks Like’ on your DEI values and priorities.
Our ‘Ready to Squash’ workshops are existing workshops that utilise pre-recorded scenarios based on lived experiences. We currently only offer these workshops on the different types of Gender Bias but we are creating a broader ‘Ready to Squash’ programme focusing on different types of diversity. Stay tuned!
What’s the process of organising a workshop?
Tailored workshops are an ideal way to target any problem areas of DEI. We generally either look at a specific experience (e.g. Transitioning, Menopause, a Military Veteran joining the workplace), a specific type of bias (e.g. Anti-Asian bias, Generational Bias, Maternal Bias) or a specific subject (e.g. Inclusive Language, Psychological Safety, Supporting Neurodivergent employees, Equity vs Equality).
We start by working with you to identify the topics or areas we’re going to cover, ideally over a series of workshops. We then carry out research by facilitating Listening Sessions with groups of employees or Employee Resources Groups and carrying out surveys. We do this to get an authentic picture of the lived experiences of individuals within your organisation. We either bring a specific story to life or base the case study on the collective experiences of those we speak with.
We then develop these scenarios into a 3-4 part script (or case study), sending you drafts for feedback and amends. Once we’ve agreed on the final script, we cast the actors and rehearse. We’ll either record in advance or our actors perform the scenes live in the workshop.
Will I have to take part in the drama?
No! We have a pool of brilliant, professional actors with lived experience of the subject matter. They perform so you can focus on improving the situation in real life.
We occasionally facilitate ‘practice sessions’ in groups of 2-3 (never in front of an audience), for which we would provide scripts and let you know in advance. The objective here is to equip you with the language, not to embarrass, so you can always opt out.
Are the workshops online or in-person?
They can be online, in-person or a mix of the two. We provide pre-recorded films that can be used for self-led or e-learning. We can also weave a performance of a case study into a conference or event. Get in touch to discuss some of the options.
Why do you use drama?
We use drama and storytelling because it’s proven to be more effective than traditional lecture-based training. Here are some of the benefits of our approach:
Empathy through perspective taking Participants develop empathy by allowing them to see the world through the eyes of others. This perspective-taking can lead to a better understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a more inclusive environment and enhancing cultural competence.
Interactive and engaging Drama and storytelling is more engaging and immersive than traditional lecture-based training. It draws participants into the learning process, making it more likely that they will retain and apply the information they learn.
Facilitates behaviour change The use of drama can facilitate behaviour change by providing participants with the opportunity to practise new skills and behaviours in a safe and supportive environment. This can lead to lasting changes in attitudes and behaviours that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Drives awareness of unconscious bias Drama and storytelling can help participants recognise and address their unconscious biases. By exploring different perspectives and experiences through drama, participants can become more aware of their own biases and work to overcome them.