Frequently asked questions - Card game
Where can I buy the game?
Where is the free pickup in Montreal?
For the moment, the game is available online via our website only.
As for the free pickup option in Montreal, you can pick up your game after purchase at Agence FRANCHIR (305 Bellechasse Street) in Montreal every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. After your purchase, you will receive all the information by email. Thank you to our friends at Agence FRANCHIR for this!
Do I need to know anything about DEI to run the game?
No, the game is designed to be accessible to everyone, even without prior DEI expertise.
Certainly, facilitation might be easier for someone who is comfortable with discussion facilitation and group management, such as a manager, HR professional or trainer. However, any motivated and well-prepared person can play this role.
How do I prepare to lead a session?
We strongly recommend that you read the facilitation guide and
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and familiarize yourself with the cards before facilitating a session. It may also be useful to think about an introduction to put participants at ease, to anticipate certain reactions and to have strategies for handling sensitive discussions.
DEI can touch on sensitive subjects! How do you maintain a respectful climate during the discussion?
It’s useful to establish ground rules from the outset (e.g. listen without interrupting, avoid judgments, speak in the “I” tense). The facilitator can also reformulate certain interventions to make them more constructive. We have included some ideas for expected behavior in our facilitation guide.
Can we adapt the rules of the game to our needs?
Absolutely! The game is flexible and, depending on the context, it’s possible to choose the cards before the session, not use certain types of card, change the length of the session or even the way discussions are conducted.
The aim is to have fun while learning! If you have difficulty identifying obstacles or finding solutions, you can easily decide as a group to pick another question or move on to another stage.
Is there a digital version of the game?
At present, the game is available in physical form and in French only. However, if you’d like to create a card game specific to your organization, contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities!
How can we assess the impact of the game on participants?
A simple way is to ask participants what they have learned, or what they would apply in their own workplace. A post-activity survey can also be used to gather impressions.
Can the game be used for training or corporate events?
Of course you can! This game can be integrated into training workshops, seminars or team-building activities. You could, for example, at the start of a weekly team meeting, choose 2-3 “Character” cards and discuss them for 10-15min to stimulate ongoing reflection on DEI. You can build and deconstruct it as you see fit!
Would you like support in your equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives? Our team is at your disposal!