Diversity Bingo! - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. I practice empathy when negotiating cultural differences.
2. I practice positive reframing and encourage others to do the same..
3. I use gender neutral language in communications.
4. I practice reverse mentorship..
5. I make sure to hear from quieter voices on my team during meetings.
6. I set expectations based on one’s capabilities. Y
7. I encourage my team to welcome and help new team members settle in..
8. I attend inclusion-related trainings..
9. I’ve taken the Implicit Association Test..
10. I apologise if I made an insensitive/offensive remark..
11. I actively consult with my team prior to their return from parental leave to discuss work expectations and their needs as a new parent. Y
12. I understand that having a disability does not define an individual..
13. I understand how being inclusive impacts my role and, how my role impacts the success of inclusion initiatives..
14. I respect the use of an individual’s preferred pronoun..
15. I welcome ideas that are different from mine.
16. I am not afraid to seek out information on D&I topics which I am unclear about..
17. I create opportunities for team members to get to know each other beyond their job roles..
18. I encourage male colleagues to be champions of women’s development and vice versa..
19. I know the Rules of the Road..
20. I enjoy learning from my team..
21. I am aware of my own hidden biases and understand the impact these might be having on my team..
22. I ensure my team receives necessary training on cultural fluency..
23. I take the time to learn about my team’s cultural backgrounds and practices..
24. I am an ally or member of a BRG..
25. I know workplace hostilities are not always intentional.
26. I consider myself an advocate for inclusion..
27. I am aware that cultural differences might have an impact on communication and working styles..
28. I support the career advancement goals of women and men on my team. Y
29. I make recruitment decisions based solely on merit..
30. I know the diversity goals and vision of BP and its connection to the overall business objectives..
31. I delegate tasks so that fair opportunities are given to different team members. Y
32. I encourage my team to work agile..
33. I study the outcome of the Pulse Survey to inform me of my areas of development..
34. I regularly check in with my team and ask for their feedback and suggestions.
35. I take corrective steps when there are inappropriate remarks/comments in the workplace..
36. I understand the difference between vulnerability and weakness..
37. I will alternate different time zones when arranging global conference calls..
38. I encourage my team to be allies and/or involved with BRGs..
39. I create and use inclusive ground rules during meetings.
40. I embrace my responsibilities in creating a safe and harassment-free workplace.
41. I seek feedback on whether I am being an inclusive leader. Y
42. I allow failures and mistakes for my team..
43. I speak last when chairing a meeting.
44. I follow my team on social media to support and praise their achievements..
45. I understand that sexual orientation and gender identity are not the same thing..
46. I make effort to understand my team’s responsibilities/commitments outside of work..
47. I understand the meaning of ‘privileged majority’..
48. I correct microaggressions in the workplace when I witness them.
49. I ensure that there is diverse representation on my succession plan..
50. I deliberately seek opinions from someone who is likely to hold a different view.
51. I use inclusive language when communicating with my team about their families..
52. I currently sponsor/mentor colleagues from a minority group..
53. I take opportunities to educate myself on LGBT+ topics..
54. I am aware that there are words which are offensive to members of the LGBT+ community..
55. I run a Yammer/blog page to ensure my entire team receives the same updates..
56. I am willing to explore workplace accommodations for those with disabilities..
57. Hiring of persons with disabilities should not be viewed as an act of charity..
58. Cultural Diversity
59. Action
60. I openly admit it if I am wrong..
61. I seek opportunities to experience culturally diverse environments..
62. I care about the safety and well-being of my team. Y
63. I hold myself accountable in promoting inclusion to my team..
64. When seeking feedback, I do so from a diverse group of stakeholders..
65. I promote an environment where people are comfortable seeking support..
66. I take interest in familiarizing myself with BP’s D&I policies..
67. I know that comments about one’s appearance may be inappropriate..
68. I understand and can communicate the business case for diversity and inclusion. Y
69. I am informed on and ready to share mental health resources with my team..
70. I empathise with those who have to conceal aspects of their lives..
71. I mentor someone who is different from me..
72. I give specific feedback on inclusivity as part of performance reviews.
73. I do not presume to know what a person with disability cannot handle without their input..
74. I intervene if workplace conversations are in a language that not all can understand..
75. I know the meaning of intersectionality and understands how it affects minority groups.
76. Caregiving/Parenting