Developed in partnership with A version of the board game for use with TEAMS, ZOOM, SKYPE. Unique staff training game to improve awareness of LGBT+ issues and help create a more inclusive working environment for LGBT+ employees. Learn more about ZeST here Add the board game to your order here What is ZeST? Game Description ZeST replicates the benefits of face-to-face games in a simple web-based tool that anyone can use. It does not require any training or special technology. ZeST games are designed to be played during group meetings on Zoom, Skype, Teams, WebEx. There is no direct link between ZeST and these meetings platforms. The facilitator just shares their ZeST screen with the group. The actual games are designed to be very simple to manage allowing the facilitator to concentrate on encouraging and maintaining group discussions. ZeST games will help you to recreate the energy and discussions you’d get during a face-to-face game. A single licence gives you unrestricted access to a specific game on the ZeST platform for 12 months. A single licence allows one online game session to be run at any time. However, you can invite as many participants as you wish to each session and you can organise as many back-to-back game sessions as you need. You can also purchase additional licenses. Good employers want to create a safe, supportive and inclusive working environment where LGBT+ employees want to work and will feel confident that they can develop a successful career. Staff training is essential to help develop the right culture in the workplace. We have therefore created the LGBT+ Game to help frontline staff improve their awareness of LGBT+ issues. The game challenges misconceptions about LGBT+ issues and helps to create a positive and inclusive culture. The LGBT+ Game is a board game designed to be used by frontline teams, supported or unsupported in the workplace. It offers a ‘safe space’ for staff to explore a range of LGBT+ issues and helps them develop their understanding and confidence. The game encourages players to discuss LGBT+ issues and to explore the barriers faced by LGBT+ colleagues. The game doesn’t require any external support so teams can manage the game themselves, in the workplace. The game can be reused as often as desired for formal and informal training. This removes many of barriers and costs associated with more traditional classroom training making group sessions easier and cheaper. And it’s fun. “I’ve played the new LGBT+ Game with health and social care apprentices as a new platform for learning. It is a great conversation starter and tool to encourage critical thinking, resulting in a greater awareness of how to provide care to LGBT+ clients. Learners were totally engaged; it is active learning at its finest making learning memorable and fun! Just what’s needed to raise awareness, I highly recommend it.” Tracey Bedford – Curriculum Lead Health and Social Care, GB Training UK Ltd
