In diversity training, Star Power provokes discussion surrounding bias and gender, and helps examine how power manifests itself within a diverse organization. Star Power participants are challenged to progress from one level of society to another by acquiring wealth through trading with others. The first two rounds are very sociable. People are laughing, talking, and having a good time exchanging chips. Then the wealthiest group gains power.
Barriers spring up between the various levels of the society.
Communication gets strained. The group that has the power often tries to protect their power through illegitimate means. The others respond by giving up, organizing, or overthrowing the power group. After the simulation winds down, participants discuss power in safe, yet revealing, ways. Star Power requires a minimum of 18 participants and as many as 35.