Learners should be aware of potential pitfall when introducing creative exercises for the first time, you are encouraged at the early stages to engage fully within the activity, and avoid:

  •  Stereotyping: Be aware to avoid reinforcing stereotypes or be cultural biased, ensure that the activity/exercise does not perpetuate harmful assumptions, etc. (Keep it simple and try to stick with a single topic – keep the exercise clear and concise).
  • Tokenism: Avoid treating the activities as a tick box exercise, try to fully integrate them fully into the workplace culture, or if a learning institute within the curriculum (Token gestures can lead to further isolation).
  • Prioritise certain information (Highlight important information – Central Topics can most important).
  • Cultural Appropriation: Always respect cultural boundaries, avoid assumptions around other cultures without fully understanding and always be sensitive to cultural significance.
  • Missing Cultural detail (Using cultural keywords can trigger further information and detail).
  • Use Digital software (This can enhance paper and pen with highting and simplify editing).
  • Define the purpose (why are you doing this, a project, a problem, enhancing procedures, integration, etc.).