Diversity Archives - Simulation Training Systems

BaFa’ BaFa’ Schools & Charities Version – How & Why it Works (Video).
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BaFa’ BaFa’ Schools & Charities Version – How & Why it Works (Video).

BaFa'BaFa' - Schools/Charities Version

BaFa’ BaFa’ Schools & Charities Version – How & Why it Works (Video).

Visit the main page for the Schools & Charities version of BaFa' BaFa' here. Contact us with questions or for ordering information. Take a video tour of our cultural awareness/diversity/inclusion experiential training program BaFa' BaFa'. This videos details the who, what and why schools and charitable organizations use the world famous cross cultural awareness/diversity/inclusion simulation BaFa' BaFa'. In BaFa' BaFa' participants come to understand the powerful effects that culture plays in every person's life by experiencing it themselves. It may be used to help participants prepare for living and working in another culture or to learn how to work with [...]

Mitch Shirts2025-12-02T16:27:29-08:00

StarPower Simulation – How & Why it Works (Video).
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StarPower Simulation – How & Why it Works (Video).

StarPower - Business, StarPower - Schools/Charities

StarPower Simulation – How & Why it Works (Video).

Visit the main information page for the Business version of StarPower, or the Schools/Charities version of StarPower, or the new Virtual Live Online version of StarPower to learn more. Feel free to Contact us with questions or for ordering information. Watch the video below to take a tour of our Use/Abuse of Power - Leadership experiential training program StarPower. Dr. Garry Shirts developed StarPower with the intention to develop a simulation game to help students understand racism. Since it's inception, StarPower has been used in countless settings with a wide range of focuses including Leadership, Use & Abuse of Power, [...]

Mitch Shirts2025-01-23T12:20:58-08:00

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ – How & Why it Works (Video).
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Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ – How & Why it Works (Video).

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ – How & Why it Works (Video).

Visit the main page for the Professional version of BaFa' BaFa' here. Contact us with questions or for ordering information. Take a tour of our cultural awareness/diversity/inclusion experiential training program BaFa' BaFa'. Dr. Garry Shirts developed BaFa' BaFa' with the intention of not only making participants aware of how profoundly cultural differences can impact the behavior of people in an organization, but to take an actionable step further for individuals to be inspired by the energy & creativity that comes out of cultures coming across common problems and utilizing their individual experiences to solve that problem. Interactive, Engaging, Effective and [...]

Mitch Shirts2025-01-27T13:49:11-08:00

Using BaFa’ BaFa’ (Professional Version) – Strategies For Adapting To Another Culture
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Using BaFa’ BaFa’ (Professional Version) – Strategies For Adapting To Another Culture

BaFa' BaFa' - Professional Version

Using BaFa’ BaFa’ (Professional Version) – Strategies For Adapting To Another Culture

The Professional Version of BaFa' BaFa' helps participants understand the way culture affects behavior, attitudes and values. Once they have this understanding, they can develop strategies for modifying their behavior or the behavior of the organization to accomplish the diversity goals of the organization or train people to interact with other cultures. The discussion and analysis section of the program is designed to help participants discuss these issues in an open and productive manner and begin developing an action plan through which the corporation can take advantage of the diversity within the work force. Below you'll find a series of strategies [...]

Mitch Shirts2024-12-06T10:58:08-08:00

Customers Used StarPower – Business & Government Agencies
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Customers Used StarPower – Business & Government Agencies

StarPower - Business

Customers Used StarPower – Business & Government Agencies

StarPower has been used by businesses, consultants and government all over the world and may be one of the most played simulations of all time. Learn more about using the schools and charities version of StarPower here. 103rd ESC205th MI Brigade21st Signal Brigade3 Com32nd Med Brigade - Ft Sam Houston3D MDSC45th Contracting Squadron633d Air Base Wing EEO7th Transportation Group84th Training Command88th Regional Readiness Command89th Sustainment Brigade8th Transportation BrigadeAbbot LaboratoriesAdvance Consulting NetworkAdvantage Performance GroupAetnaAll American FinancialAllied SignalAllied Signal - LORIAllied Signal - PAAllied Signal -VAAlticor, Inc.Amer-i-can of New York Inc.AMERITECHAmoco Corp.Arco ArenaArmy National GuardAscend Development GroupATECBacon and AssociatesBank of [...]

Mitch Shirts2019-08-01T10:21:12-07:00

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

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BaFa’ BaFa’ Schools & Charities Version – How & Why it Works (Video).

StarPower Simulation – How & Why it Works (Video).

Professional BaFa’ BaFa’ – How & Why it Works (Video).

Using BaFa’ BaFa’ (Professional Version) – Strategies For Adapting To Another Culture

Customers Used StarPower – Business & Government Agencies

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

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