Cerespo Launches Interactive Training Program to Promote Diversity at Events
Cerespo, a company specializing in event production based in Toshima, Tokyo, has recently announced the launch of an innovative training program known as the "Diversity Event Workshop." This program is aimed at deepening the understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) while providing practical applications for these concepts at events.
The workshop utilizes a specially developed card game called the "Diversity Event Card," allowing participants to engage in a business game format where they must select and discuss considerations for diverse attendees, all while working within limited resources such as budget, personnel, and time. By facilitating dialogue, participants encounter various perspectives and values regarding DE&I, transforming it into a personal responsibility and leading into actionable steps for actual events. In the future, the program will be offered to event organizers and production partners, with various experience sessions and training events tailored for those involved in event production.
In recent years, Japan has seen a surge in international visitors, an aging society, and a growing commitment to DE&I within corporate and governmental sectors. This has created a pressing demand for event industries to foster environments where everyone can feel secure and enjoy. Given the myriad of considerations involved and the constraints of available resources, many find it challenging to prioritize actions and decide where to begin. Leveraging years of expertise in event production and insights into diversity, Cerespo developed the "Diversity Event Workshop" as an experiential training solution to positively address these challenges. Initially intended as an internal educational tool, the high demand from external parties who participated in preliminary experiences has led to its broader availability.
1. Simulated Experience with the "Diversity Event Card"
Participants act as event organizers, drawing cards that describe event types and needs, while selecting necessary initiatives for diverse attendees and stakeholders. This game format allows attendees to experience the "conflict between ideals and resource limitations" that occurs in real event planning.
2. Conversation-Centric Approach for Personal Connection and Insights
Through guided discussions on questions like "Why is this consideration necessary?" and "Are there alternative measures?" participants effectively organize their thoughts. Recognizing differing viewpoints among one another significantly broadens their understanding of diversity.
3. Output Connected to Practical Implementation
After the workshop, participants receive a compiled "Diversity Initiative Checklist," which they can utilize during event planning, effectively turning the training insights into actionable plans.
2) Card game session using the Diversity Event Card
3) Reflection and dialogue: sharing reasoning for choices, understanding different perspectives, and brainstorming improvement ideas.
The workshop can be conducted during preliminary training or kick-off meetings to align needs and reach consensus on specific diversity measures among stakeholders. It can also serve as a staff training or internal branding tool to cultivate awareness and a proactive mindset among on-site staff. Additionally, it can aid in setting priority tasks during planning meetings and formulating rationales for additional resources and organizational structures.
"It was refreshing to consider not just disability accommodations, but various forms of support. My perspective broadened significantly."
"There were initiatives I had to shelve due to resource constraints, which made the experience feel very real."
"Being a game, it was easier to make honest selections. I realized so much even after just one session."
"Choosing cards myself prompted me to think much deeper than simply being told what to do."
The workshop utilizes a specially developed card game called the "Diversity Event Card," allowing participants to engage in a business game format where they must select and discuss considerations for diverse attendees, all while working within limited resources such as budget, personnel, and time. By facilitating dialogue, participants encounter various perspectives and values regarding DE&I, transforming it into a personal responsibility and leading into actionable steps for actual events. In the future, the program will be offered to event organizers and production partners, with various experience sessions and training events tailored for those involved in event production.
Background of Development
In recent years, Japan has seen a surge in international visitors, an aging society, and a growing commitment to DE&I within corporate and governmental sectors. This has created a pressing demand for event industries to foster environments where everyone can feel secure and enjoy. Given the myriad of considerations involved and the constraints of available resources, many find it challenging to prioritize actions and decide where to begin. Leveraging years of expertise in event production and insights into diversity, Cerespo developed the "Diversity Event Workshop" as an experiential training solution to positively address these challenges. Initially intended as an internal educational tool, the high demand from external parties who participated in preliminary experiences has led to its broader availability.
Features of the "Diversity Event Workshop"
1. Simulated Experience with the "Diversity Event Card"
Participants act as event organizers, drawing cards that describe event types and needs, while selecting necessary initiatives for diverse attendees and stakeholders. This game format allows attendees to experience the "conflict between ideals and resource limitations" that occurs in real event planning.
2. Conversation-Centric Approach for Personal Connection and Insights
Through guided discussions on questions like "Why is this consideration necessary?" and "Are there alternative measures?" participants effectively organize their thoughts. Recognizing differing viewpoints among one another significantly broadens their understanding of diversity.
3. Output Connected to Practical Implementation
After the workshop, participants receive a compiled "Diversity Initiative Checklist," which they can utilize during event planning, effectively turning the training insights into actionable plans.
Program Overview
- - Structure:
2) Card game session using the Diversity Event Card
3) Reflection and dialogue: sharing reasoning for choices, understanding different perspectives, and brainstorming improvement ideas.
- - Target Audience: Event hosting companies, local governments, event production and management firms, construction companies, facility managers, and corporate DE&I and sustainability representatives.
- - Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
- - Recommended Group Size: Up to 50 participants (3 to 5 per team)
Potential Uses
The workshop can be conducted during preliminary training or kick-off meetings to align needs and reach consensus on specific diversity measures among stakeholders. It can also serve as a staff training or internal branding tool to cultivate awareness and a proactive mindset among on-site staff. Additionally, it can aid in setting priority tasks during planning meetings and formulating rationales for additional resources and organizational structures.
Participant Testimonials (Excerpt)
"It was refreshing to consider not just disability accommodations, but various forms of support. My perspective broadened significantly."
"There were initiatives I had to shelve due to resource constraints, which made the experience feel very real."
"Being a game, it was easier to make honest selections. I realized so much even after just one session."
"Choosing cards myself prompted me to think much deeper than simply being told what to do."
Company Overview
- - Company Name: Cerespo Inc.
- - Representative: CEO Tsuyoshi Tashiro
- - Established: July 21, 1977
- - Capital: 1.37067 billion yen
- - Location: 1-21-5 Kitaku-Otsuka, Toshima, Tokyo 170-0004
- - Website: Cerespo Website
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