IO's ISB Inclusivity Workshop Application Form

Level up your team - Strategies for inclusive team building

Ready to build a stronger, more inclusive team? Whether you're scaling your business, hiring interns, or about to launch a game, people are the core of your business.  

Join our virtual inclusivity workshop designed just for you to help create and nurture an inclusive work environment in a remote world!

🌟 Craft inclusive onboarding experiences.

🌟 Gain expert insights on identifying unconscious bias.

🌟 Master tough conversations for a more inclusive workplace.

When?

The two-part 90 mins virtual workshop will be on June 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET, followed by June 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET. Following the workshop, Ibiyemi Balogun and her associates will be conducting one-on-one follow-ups with each studio to provide coaching unique to each studio. Sign-ups will be made available over the period of July and August, 2024. 

Who? The workshop will be led by Ibiyemi Balogun and her associates. Ibiyemi is a career and leadership coach with 10 years of experience spanning diversity recruitment, career development, sales, entrepreneurship and leadership in the non-profit, post-secondary and corporate sector. She is the founder of Foot In The Door Consulting - (fitdconsulting.com) supporting individuals and corporations with developing early talent, managing burnout & wellness while focused on building world class leaders. She has an MBA from Ted Rogers School of Management focused on entrepreneurship and social innovation.

Learning objectives

  • Identify unconscious bias's in the workplace
  • Learn how to build an inclusive onboarding process
  • Understand how to navigate tough conversations in the workplace 

Expected outcomes 

  • Framework for building inclusive teams 
  • Resources to develop a step by step onboarding guide
  • Framework for having tough conversations

Deadline to apply: May 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET. Spots are limited to a maximum of 10 participating studios. Decisions on final selected participants will be made by IO and notifications will be sent by May 27, 2024.

Thank you to the Canada Media Fund & the City of Toronto for supporting the ISB Inclusivity Workshop.

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Selection Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

  • Participants must be a from a Canadian video game/XR studio.

  • Preference will be given to established studios with at least 5 employees and a shipped video game/XR products.

  • Leaders of this company must demonstrate their commitment to business growth and sustainability.

  • Participants must hold a senior leadership position in their organization (ie. Founder, Manager, Director).

  • Candidates who are led by under-represented members of the community (ie. BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women) will receive extra consideration and priority.
Expectations and Time Commitment

Workshop participants are expected to:

  • Pay the $75 CAD Fee (IO/CIAIC members) or $350 CAD (Non-members) for participation in the two-day workshop and one-on-one.

  • Send up to 2 leading members from the studio to participate in this program (ie. Founders, Managers, or Leads).

  • Answer 3 surveys over the course of this program (before, mid, and end) to provide feedback to IO about your learning process.

  • Complete assigned activities following the workshops

  • Attend a 1 hour one-on-one virtual follow-up session with Ibiyemi Balogun and her associate 

  • Must abide by IO’s code of conduct

I confirm that I have read and understand the ISB Inclusivity Workshop selection criteria, expectations, and time commitment.
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Company Name *
Company Website
Participant 1: First & Last Name *
Participant 1: Email *
Participant 1: Work Title/Position  *
Participant 1: Do you identify as an individual from an under-represented community (i.e. BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women)? *
Participant 2: First & Last Name (Optional)
Participant 2: Email (Optional)
Participant 2: Work Title/Position 
Participant 2: Do you identify as an individual from an under-represented community (i.e. BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women) (Optional)?
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Where are you located (City & Province)? *
Please provide a brief description of your company including your senior leadership team's track record & shipped product (350 words maximum). *
How many employees (part-time, full-time, contractors) do you employ? *
This program focuses on studios that have an intentional objective for growth and sustainability. What will this workshop mean to your studio and how will it benefit your growth plans? (350 words maximum) *
What type of inclusivity challenges are you currently facing? (350 words maximum) *
Thank you for applying to participate in Interactive Ontario's ISB Inclusivity Workshop!
Please apply by May 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm et.  Spots are limited to a maximum of 10 participating studios. Decisions on final selected participants will be made by IO and notifications will be sent by May 27, 2024.
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