ERG Connection: Strengthening DEI Through Interactive Experiences

Enhance Your Company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts with Luna Park's Engaging Games

• Author

  Arlen Marmel

• Date Published

  Sep 26, 2024

We often hear Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) being tossed around like buzzwords on professional platforms, but strengthening your team to understand everyone's cultural differences builds a more inclusive and equitable workforce. Here at Luna Park, we have an extensive library of DEI and seasonal celebrations that can help reinforce your company L&D training.

What sets our DEI experiences apart is fully interactive, designed for teams, and enjoyable. We also work with relevant individuals embedded within the communities to create the experiences. Our programming is meant to be frictionless and turn key, perfect if you're looking to implement learning and development at your organization. Let's take a look at how each of these categories can provide impact in your L&D plans:

Seasonal and Cultural Games

Our Seasonal and Cultural Games support your diverse workforce focusing on:

• MLK Jr. to foster collaboration and empathy as participants work together to solve puzzles and engage in discussions about Dr. King's achievements and philosophy. This cooperative approach helps to build stronger, more informed, and socially conscious teams.
• Celebrate Black History Month by utilizing the following games in your training:
  • Visions of Color can be used as an introduction to your Black History Month training or as a brief but impactful lesson on Black History for smaller teams.
  • Black History Month (60 Minutes): A comprehensive and engaging game to explore Black History, ideal for longer sessions. Enjoy a thorough series of questions and activities that delve into various aspects of Black achievements and their profound impact on society, ensuring an enriching and educational experience. (Also offered in a 30 minute experience.)
• Honor Women's History Month by diving into these games to understand the impact women have made on society:
  • Play HerStory and enjoy a comprehensive series of questions and activities that delve into various aspects of women's achievements and their impact on society, ensuring a rich and educational experience. This 60 minute session is great for an in depth experience.
  • If short on time, we offer HerStory in a 30 minute format to inform your team on Women's History.
  • Only have 20 minutes to spare in a team meeting, play Taboo: Feminist Icons and learn about the ongoing fight for gender equality.
• For Pride Month and Pride ERGs we offer a few options:
  • Perfect for LGBTQ+ members and allies alike, Pride Party (30mins), emphases that Pride is for everyone. Dive into trivia that spotlights historical milestones and cultural triumphs, embracing the rainbow of inclusion and understanding. Also offered in a 60 minute version for double the fun.
  • Deepen your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ community flags by playing Love Wins with a fellow colleague or team in this quick 10 minute game.
• Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by playing Pacific Power. Accommodating any team size, Pacific Power promotes inclusivity and teamwork, encouraging everyone to contribute and learn together about AAPI cultures. Available in a 30 minute version as well.
• Play I Saw The Sign and learn about deaf culture. Engage in activities that simulate real-life experiences of Deaf individuals, while exploring significant contributions of Deaf people throughout history. This immersive approach helps to build a genuine appreciation for the Deaf community's culture and achievements.
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Parque Luna experience. This 30 minute experience is sure to delight everyone by learning traditional dances, exploring culinary delights, and understanding historical milestones of Hispanic and Latinx cultures.
• Honor Native American Heritage Month by playing Native Wisdom with your team. This 20 minute game encourages collaboration and cultural understanding of the impact and rich tapestry of Native American leaders and heritage.

Mental Health Awareness

Specifically tailored to mental health awareness we offer multiple options:

• Our most recent offering Games for A Neurodivergent is a 30 minute solo game designed to be a comfortable and engaging environment suited to diverse neurological needs.
• Namaste Seated encourages participants to practice chair yoga to promote relaxation and mental clarity, ensuring a calming and resetting experience in the work day.
• Use Mental Health Check In during your next 1:1 to continue to promote wellness in the workplace. This 10 minute game includes a series of short exercises that help you reset and recharge in a small group setting focusing on a compassionate and inclusive environment with your manager or direct report.

Conclusion

We have spent time carefully crafting and considering how these games impact not only participants but cross functional understanding of diversity and to foster a compassionate and inclusive atmosphere at your organization. If you think there is something we are missing from this expansive line up, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

As always, Luna Park is here to help champion your DEI experiences and foster a collaborative cross functional environment for all of your needs. If there are any other groups or communities you'd like to see us celebrate, don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Please know that our DEI games do not meet compliance training requirements, they do, however, offer a positive environment for learning and developing empathy and inclusion of the cultural differences of our workforce. They should be used as a complementary part of your current training offerings.