Exercise Groups in our lives (Intercultural Business Improvement)
Description
Why do we feel closer to some people and keep others at a distance? The Groups in Our Lives exercise (© Intercultural Business Improvement) helps answer that question in just 30 minutes. Grounded in social identity research, this interactive activity reveals how our desire to belong to a group shapes the way we communicate, form biases, and create stereotypes. Working in pairs, participants experience firsthand how “in-groups” and “out-groups” form – and how focusing on similarities allows them to build trust without excluding others. The exercise addresses the roots of stereotypes and offers practical tools to navigate cultural differences with greater sensitivity, clearer communication, and confidence in uncertain situations. Ideal for both small and large groups, it can help trainers introduce and train key intercultural competences and invite them to rethink how we connect with the people around us.
To access this tool, please go to: https://interculturalreadiness.com/exploring-groups-in-our-lives/
Is the tool mobile?: No
At a glance
Level
Medium
Copyright status
Free to use
Interaction
Group
Knowledge / Skills
Yes / Yes
Culture focus
General
Working mode
Offline
Details
Mode(s) of learning
Exercises
Sector(s)
UNSPECIFIED
Language(s)
English
Type(s) of the tool
class-room tools (to be used by VET Trainers to teach their groups)