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Customers Who’ve Used StarPower Schools/Charities
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Customers Who’ve Used StarPower Schools/Charities

StarPower - Schools/Charities

Customers Who’ve Used StarPower Schools/Charities

It's been estimated that StarPower has been played over 3 million times. Here is a partial list of schools and charitable organizations who have used used StarPower. Learn more about using StarPower with business, consultants and government agencies here. 112th Street Elementary School A/S/B Bolivia Abilene Christian University Academy for Educational Development Adams State College Adelphi University Administrativt forskningsfond African-American Leadership Partnership AFS - USA Agape + Kure Beach Ministries Agnes Irwin School Agriculture & Agrifood Canada Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical Univ. Albertson College of Idaho Albion Central School District Albion Public Schools Albuquerque Public Schools Aldershot School Alfred [...]

Mitch Shirts2019-08-01T10:55:04-07:00

The Creation of StarPower
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The Creation of StarPower

StarPower - Business, StarPower - Schools/Charities

The Creation of StarPower

By R. Garry Shirts, Ph.D. In 1969 I was asked by the National Council of Social Studies to develop a simulation game to help students understand racism. They wanted me to introduce the new game at their national convention. I felt invincible in those days, so I agreed to do it in the short amount of time that was available to me. In my first attempt, I developed a scenario, based on an actual incident, in which a black high school student and a white student got in an argument over a supposed racial slur by the white student. The incident [...]

Mitch Shirts2024-06-29T08:49:10-07:00

The Influence of a Cultural Simulation (BaFa’ BaFa’) on Perceptions and Intent to Act.
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The Influence of a Cultural Simulation (BaFa’ BaFa’) on Perceptions and Intent to Act.

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version, BaFa'BaFa' - Schools/Charities Version

The Influence of a Cultural Simulation (BaFa’ BaFa’) on Perceptions and Intent to Act.

We're often asked if any research which has been completed about our cross cultural simulation BaFa' BaFa' in the health care / nursing setting. Sharon See MSN, RNC-OB, Clinical Assistant Professor at Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Ashland University in Ohio contacted us asking for permission to use BaFa' BaFa' in their research. We received the following request: "I teach community health to senior nursing students. We have been using BaFa' BaFa' cultural simulation for a few years now, and are very pleased with the simulation. Much meaningful discussion has taken place during our debriefing sessions. We are [...]

Mitch Shirts2024-11-21T11:22:26-08:00

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’: At A Glance
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Professional BaFa’ BaFa’: At A Glance

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’: At A Glance

Download or view our convenient one-page summary of the Professional Version of BaFa' BaFa'™ when used in a diversity or cultural awareness setting here: If you are an external consultant or interested in re-selling this program please email or call us at 858 450-3400 for more details. The Professional version of BaFa' BaFa' is often used in cultural awareness, cultural competence and diversity training. Here is a deck which highlights the differences between using the BaFa' BaFa' simulation and board games or learning maps. We think you'll find it very helpful. Purchase A Director's Kit Here Purchase Participant Materials Here

Mitch Shirts2024-11-21T11:25:17-08:00

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ Cultural Awareness & Diversity Simulation: How It Works & What It Does
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Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ Cultural Awareness & Diversity Simulation: How It Works & What It Does

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ Cultural Awareness & Diversity Simulation: How It Works & What It Does

Overview of how the simulation portion of the Professional Version of BaFa' BaFa' works. If you are an external consultant or interested in re-selling this program please email or call us at 858 450-3400 for more details. The Professional Version of BaFa' BaFa' has been used thousands of times by organizations of all shapes and sizes to create awareness and move to action. Visit our Professional Version of BaFa' BaFa' information page to learn more. At the beginning of the experience, two simulated cultures are created: an Alpha culture and a Beta culture. Alphans are relaxed, put great emphasis on group [...]

Mitch Shirts2024-11-21T11:27:43-08:00

BaFa’ BaFa’: Student Feedback – Psychology & Culture Programme
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BaFa’ BaFa’: Student Feedback – Psychology & Culture Programme

BaFa'BaFa' - Schools/Charities Version, General (for all)

BaFa’ BaFa’: Student Feedback – Psychology & Culture Programme

While discussing the schools and charities version of BaFa' BaFa' with Dr. Nadia Svirydzenka of De Montfort University we asked if it would be possible to hear about the setting in which she was thinking of using BaFa' BaFa', her goals for the class, and if she would be willing to send us any feedback from the participants. She kindly agreed. With permission of the participants this post is the information she furnished. This has only been slightly edited for formatting and punctuation. The Setting (As per Dr. Nadia Svirydzenka): The simulation was run with 3rd year students (final year) for [...]

Mitch Shirts2019-03-07T10:07:59-08:00

Seven Practices of High Performing Teams
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Seven Practices of High Performing Teams

Pumping The Colors

Seven Practices of High Performing Teams

If you are an external consultant or interested in re-selling this program please email or call us at 858 450-3400 for more details. Pumping The Colors™ is an active, hands-on, team building/development simulation for a group (or groups) of five to ten participants. It challenges them to execute a complicated task under conditions that require them to perform as a team. In Pumping the Colors, the participants practice holding self-coaching team meetings using the Seven Practices of High Performing Teams* several times. During the first team meeting we ask them to complete a general self-coaching exercise which has them simultaneously display [...]

Mitch Shirts2019-02-12T13:23:06-08:00

Pumping The Colors: The Importance of Self-Coaching Team Meetings
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Pumping The Colors: The Importance of Self-Coaching Team Meetings

General (for all), Pumping The Colors

Pumping The Colors: The Importance of Self-Coaching Team Meetings

If you are an external consultant or interested in re-selling this program please email or call us at 858 450-3400 for more details. Pumping The Colors™ is an active, hands-on, team building/development simulation for a group (or groups) of five to ten participants. It challenges them to execute a complicated task under conditions that require them to perform as a team. Why Team Training Is Important Teams appear deceptively simple. All you do is get a group of people together, give them a task, and tell them to go at it. A fraction of the teams organized in this manner develop [...]

Mitch Shirts2019-02-13T11:37:35-08:00

BaFa’ BaFa’ vs Board Games & Knowledge Maps
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BaFa’ BaFa’ vs Board Games & Knowledge Maps

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version, BaFa'BaFa' - Schools/Charities Version, General (for all)

BaFa’ BaFa’ vs Board Games & Knowledge Maps

If you are an external consultant or interested in re-selling this program please email or call us at 858 450-3400 for more details. The Professional version of BaFa' BaFa' is often used in cultural awareness, cultural competence and diversity training. Here is a deck which highlights the differences between using the BaFa' BaFa' simulation and board games or learning maps. We think you'll find it very helpful. We've converted it into a video for this page, contact us if you'd like us to send you the powerpoint file. Purchase A Director's Kit Here Purchase Participant Materials Here

Mitch Shirts2024-11-21T11:26:49-08:00

BaFa’ BaFa’ – Conclusions & Insights From Participants
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BaFa’ BaFa’ – Conclusions & Insights From Participants

BaFa'BaFa' - Schools/Charities Version, General (for all)

BaFa’ BaFa’ – Conclusions & Insights From Participants

Visit the main page for the School and Charities version of BaFa' BaFa'for more detailed information. Summary of Conclusions and Insights from participants in the Schools and Charities version of BaFa' BaFa'. The Schools and Charities version of BaFa' BaFa' has been used by learning institutions all over the world to help people from different cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, races, disciplines, ethnic backgrounds, genders, and religions to create understanding, reduce conflict and to learn how to reap the rich rewards of realistic and thoughtful cooperation. While BaFa' BaFa' focuses on understanding different cultures, one can see by the way it has been [...]

Mitch Shirts2023-02-04T11:56:16-08:00

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Customers Who’ve Used StarPower Schools/Charities

The Creation of StarPower

The Influence of a Cultural Simulation (BaFa’ BaFa’) on Perceptions and Intent to Act.

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’: At A Glance

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ Cultural Awareness & Diversity Simulation: How It Works & What It Does

BaFa’ BaFa’: Student Feedback – Psychology & Culture Programme

Seven Practices of High Performing Teams

Pumping The Colors: The Importance of Self-Coaching Team Meetings

BaFa’ BaFa’ vs Board Games & Knowledge Maps

BaFa’ BaFa’ – Conclusions & Insights From Participants

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