We are Diversophy, a dynamic network comprising passionate collaborators hailing from diverse corners of the globe. Our unified aim is to effect positive change by fostering cultural awareness and fostering connections among people worldwide. With a shared dedication to bridging cultural divides, we embark on a journey to illuminate the richness of human diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding. Through our collective efforts, we aspire to create inclusive spaces where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of cultural exchange and strive to build a more harmonious and interconnected global community.
Welcome to diversiDARE, co-founded by Anabelle Baumann and George Simons. We specialize in addressing crucial cultural topics often neglected in professional settings such as meetings, collaborations, education, and research. Our platform tackles sensitive cultural values and practices through gamification, providing a safe space for exploration and discussion. Join us in navigating these vital but often overlooked areas, fostering engagement and understanding.
Smiling and humor provide us with a large variety of cultural challenges. What humors us, causes us to smile and laugh, may create confusion and even pain in other places and contexts. The divesiSMILES game has been created to generate discussion and understanding about these delicate subjects as well as inform players of dimensions and practices of humor in a variety of different cultures including some do’s and taboos.
DEVELOPED BY ANNABELLE (BEE) BAUMANN, MÉGANE MAILLOT, AND INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT MASTERS STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY: KEIZO SUZUKI, AIGERIM DARIBAYEVA & STEPHAN VAN-DE-VEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH HUMOR EXPERTS: PIOTR PLUTA AND WILLIAM CROWLEY