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Enliven Empathy

Empathy training for individuals and organizations

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About

Enliven Empathy

Enliven provides VR-enhanced training and digital tools to boost active, year-round engagement on DE&I. We activate the workforce to fully utilize diversity, encouraging a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Notable Customers:

Microsoft, Google, ASML, KPN, Rabobank, Dutch Department of Defense, Dutch Department of Justice, Dutch Police (Academy)

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Editor's Note

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Virtual Reality
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Custom Content, Off-the-Shelf
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Testimonials

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape and with the challenges the world faces, it's not just about leveraging technology, it's about using technology for good. Enliven's groundbreaking platform is a testament to this - driving diversity, equity, and inclusion through immersive empathy training and redefining the role of technology in shaping inclusive workplaces.

Executive Vice President and President

We had always thought that virtual reality would become a transportation system for our senses, but now we realize that it is transportation for our hearts as well. This has been demonstrated conclusively by Enliven's growing portfolio of empathy-experiences that could only be delivered using immersive computing. Now I am excited about the next step for Enliven to show the world that VR is also the 'training wheels' for the heart. And I want to help!

Professor & Grandfather of Virtual Reality

Enliven's VR and gaming tech fosters empathy by immersing users in others' experiences with discrimination, bias, or trauma. This is vital for building compassion and equity in society. As a D&I expert, I've seen Enliven's transformative impact and highly recommend it to business leaders prioritizing inclusivity and safety. It can help you achieve these goals.

Founder & CEO

Case Study: Implementing VR to Combat Workplace Bullying within the Dutch Police Force

Introduction:

Since 2021, the Dutch Police Force and Academy have been pioneering users of Enliven's VR content platform, incorporating modules on Mild Intellectual Disability and Domestic Violence into their training programs. This case study explores the extension of this partnership to address Workplace Bullying through immersive VR experiences, highlighting the profound impact on awareness, empathy, and action within the force.

Challenge:

Workplace bullying remains a pervasive issue, often hidden beneath the surface yet significantly impacting morale and mental health. Recognizing the need for a more effective approach to address and prevent such behavior, the Dutch Police Force sought innovative methods to enhance their DE&I initiatives.

Solution:

Enliven provided its off-the-shelf VR experience focused on Workplace Bullying, designed to immerse participants in scenarios that simulate real-life experiences of bullying. The sessions are provided by Dutch Police personnel who champion each topic, guide participants on using VR technology, and facilitate the introduction and post-experience discussion to ensure an impactful, enlightening experience. The virtual environment created scenarios where participants, represented by avatars, encounter various forms of bullying, from being ignored and belittled to outright exclusion by colleagues.

Heightened Empathy

: Participants report a significant increase in empathy, particularly those who had personally experienced bullying or witnessed it from a new perspective.
  • Awareness and Discussion

    : The VR experience acts as a catalyst for profound discussions about bullying. Participants share personal stories, revealing both past and recent experiences of bullying within the force. This openness fosters a sense of community and mutual support.
  • Acknowledgment of the Issue

    : The Police for Everyone initiative, aimed at tackling workplace bullying, finds the VR session to be a critical tool in acknowledging the ongoing issue, emphasizing its often unseen impacts.
  • Safe Environment for Sharing

    : The post-experience discussion is proven to be invaluable, creating a safe space for participants to share and listen to each other's experiences, thereby taking an important step towards healing and prevention.
  • Catalyst for Change

    : The case study demonstrates the VR session's role in initiating a movement towards transparency and real conversations about bullying, laying the groundwork for a culture shift within the Dutch Police Force.

    Conclusion:

    The use of Enliven's VR platform by the Dutch Police Force underscores the potential of immersive technology to tackle complex issues like workplace bullying. By facilitating genuine understanding and discussions, VR has proven to be essential in the police's broader DE&I strategy, moving towards a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, and included. This case study exemplifies how technology and empathy can combine to effect meaningful change, setting a precedent for other organizations to follow.Read more here Read more here Read more here
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    Virtual Reality
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    Custom
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    Off-the-Shelf
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    2020

    Device Support

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    Notable Awards / Milestones

    • World's first domestic violence VR experience for empathy training & education, live in 2015
    • Awarded the Dutch Department of Justice Award
    • Google Foundation Safety Challenge Grantee
    • #6 Most Innovative Dutch Company
    • Developing high-impact VR Experiences since 2015
    • Our VR library is broadly used in mental healthcare, youth services, government and (higher) education
    • Transforming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion since 2022

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