Description
Fantastic news! The Amplify Empathy with Virtual Reality training programme has been approved by the Kennisplatform Inclusief Samenleven ( Dutch Knowledge Platform for Inclusive Living) as an effective anti-discrimination intervention.
The Amplify Empathy with Virtual Reality training uses the most advanced technology to create a safe, supportive and effective learning environment. It offers participants the opportunity to step into the shoes of others and experience life from their perspective. This helps to understand the prejudices and behaviours that affect underrepresented groups and slowly break them down as empathy grows.
This innovative training is designed to strengthen empathy and thereby contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Through virtual reality, participants can immerse themselves in different realistic scenarios and situations. This helps them gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the experiences and challenges of others, ultimately leading to greater empathy and understanding within teams.
The training also goes beyond simply building empathy. It promotes nuanced communication and interpersonal awareness, which are essential for fostering a positive and productive work culture. With the tools and insights provided in this training, teams can approach complex and sensitive interpersonal situations with greater depth and sensitivity.
In short, the Amplify Empathy with Virtual Reality training programme is not only an investment in your employees, but also in the future of your organisation. By investing in a healthy, inclusive and empathetic work environment, you contribute to the overall well-being, job satisfaction and retention of your employees.
This training has received multiple 8+ ratings for the impact it has had on the lives of participants.
Click here to watch the video from VodafoneZiggo, in which 100 leaders experienced what it is like to walk in someone else’s shoes.
Click here for the story of Heineken, where Procument leaders strengthened their empathy.
Learning objectives
- Understand the importance of empathy in promoting a healthy and inclusive work environment.
- Experience compelling virtual reality scenarios that provide insight into different perspectives and challenges faced by colleagues.
- Develop emotional intelligence and active listening skills to better understand and support team members from different backgrounds.
- Participate in meaningful group discussions and question-and-answer sessions to reflect on personal experiences and learn from others.
- Identify and implement micro-actions that contribute to creating a more equitable and supportive workplace.
Format
The Amplify Empathy with Virtual Reality Training is structured as follows: a maximum group size of 10 people, an interactive session of 3.5 hours, followed by a presentation and question-and-answer session of 20 minutes, for a total of 4 hours of immersive learning. (It is also possible to train 100 people in one day.) The training can be shortened to 3 hours per session.
Through this unique combination of virtual reality experiences and interactive discussions, participants will be empowered to create a more empathetic, fair and inclusive work environment for everyone.
Interested in having Vivian Acquah CDE® speak at your
next event or hire her for workshops?
Vivian is a great speaker who knows how to inspire an audience and convey a powerful message in a safe environment.
Vivian is available for virtual keynotes, events, summits, workshops, roundtable discussions, webinars and podcast interviews.
She knows how to inspire managers, inclusion professionals, HR professionals, L&D professionals and decision makers who want to do better when it comes to strengthening inclusion & employee sustainability.
Warning: it is important to share that Vivian Acquah CDE® may sometimes talk about food during a presentation or a lecture, a few times during this talk. Please have your (healthy) snacks ready. Vivian Acquah cannot be held responsible for any (unhealthy) cravings.
Inclusion Training/ Workshop
What is the impact of using Virtual Reality for Inclusion training??
What is the impact of using Virtual Reality for Inclusion training??
VR inclusion training stands out for its ability to foster empathy, improve bias recognition, and provide a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment.
This leads to more inclusive behaviors, stronger team cohesion, and a workplace culture where diversity is better understood and valued.
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How does VR training improve my ability to recognize unconscious biases?
VR training is highly effective for helping you recognise unconscious biases because it simulates real-world experiences, enhances empathy, and provides practical, memorable lessons that translate into greater awareness and action in the workplace.
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Why is VR more effective than traditional methods for recognizing biases?
Virtual Reality (VR) is more effective than traditional methods for recognising biases because it provides an immersive, experiential learning environment that directly engages participants’ emotions, perspectives, and cognitive processes in ways that lectures or e-learning cannot.
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Why do immersive experiences in VR lead to better bias awareness?
Immersive experiences in Virtual Reality (VR) lead to better bias awareness because they allow individuals to directly embody the perspectives of others, making the effects of bias and exclusion deeply personal and memorable.
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In what ways does VR help me understand societal biases better than other methods?
Virtual Reality (VR) helps you understand societal biases better than other methods by providing immersive, first-person experiences that foster empathy, perspective-taking, and deep self-reflection—key factors in recognising and addressing bias.
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Why is perspective-taking in VR more effective than reading or watching about bias
Perspective-taking in Virtual Reality (VR) is more effective than reading or watching about bias because it creates a deeply immersive, first-person experience that directly engages both emotions and cognition, leading to greater empathy, awareness, and behavioral change.
Elevate your team’s performance with our inclusion training!