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A free to use EDI rethat supports the development of supportive inclusive spaces
Worried about saying the wrong thing?
Mind the Gap is a free, practical card based resource designed to help people move past the fear of saying the wrong thing, and into confident, respectful conversations about race, gender, disability, and other sensitive topics, the very discussions that shape inclusive learning and working environments where everyone can thrive. Created by an interdisciplinary Cardiff University team and tested with staff and students, the game uses clear prompts across four categories, Do Ask, Don’t Ask, Real Experience, Agree, Disagree, and Complete the Sentence, to spark time limited discussions grounded in gracious conversation and disagreeing well, making it ideal for team meetings, workshops, and teaching sessions, and helping build psychological safety, understanding, and meaningful action.
The People Behind the Project
Dr Kathryn Jones
Cardiff University Head of School
Dr Riccardo Maddalena
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor)
Deebie Syrop
Public Engagement Officer
Dr Sarju Patel
Reader in Medical Education
Development Timeline
Student Feedback on Mind the Gap
Love mind the gap, refer back often and follow online the students that created it. Thanks for doing it.
Anonymous
Thought it was a good session. It was interesting to hear others views and talk about different values and perspectives
Anonymous
Brill!
Anonymous
This was an enjoyable exercise and brought good discussions to the group. I think this should be used more
Anonymous
The game is very good at opening conversations with colleagues that you wouldn't normally have
Anonymous
Well constructed prompts / statements. Good to have time "pressure" to get discussion going.
Anonymous
Very good balance of themes. It’s good to challenge knowledge too ie about protected characteristics
Anonymous
This is such a great game to play in teams. I liked the way everyone takes in turns and the way the cards were phrased. I would like to play this within my department.
Anonymous
Love mind the gap, refer back often and follow online the students that created it. Thanks for doing it.
Anonymous
Thought it was a good session. It was interesting to hear others views and talk about different values and perspectives
Anonymous
Brill!
Anonymous
This was an enjoyable exercise and brought good discussions to the group. I think this should be used more
Anonymous
The game is very good at opening conversations with colleagues that you wouldn't normally have
Anonymous
Well constructed prompts / statements. Good to have time "pressure" to get discussion going.
Anonymous
Very good balance of themes. It’s good to challenge knowledge too ie about protected characteristics
Anonymous
This is such a great game to play in teams. I liked the way everyone takes in turns and the way the cards were phrased. I would like to play this within my department.
Anonymous
Love mind the gap, refer back often and follow online the students that created it. Thanks for doing it.
Anonymous
Thought it was a good session. It was interesting to hear others views and talk about different values and perspectives
Anonymous
Brill!
Anonymous
This was an enjoyable exercise and brought good discussions to the group. I think this should be used more
Anonymous
The game is very good at opening conversations with colleagues that you wouldn't normally have
Anonymous
Well constructed prompts / statements. Good to have time "pressure" to get discussion going.
Anonymous
Very good balance of themes. It’s good to challenge knowledge too ie about protected characteristics
Anonymous
This is such a great game to play in teams. I liked the way everyone takes in turns and the way the cards were phrased. I would like to play this within my department.
Anonymous
Love mind the gap, refer back often and follow online the students that created it. Thanks for doing it.
Anonymous
Thought it was a good session. It was interesting to hear others views and talk about different values and perspectives
Anonymous
Brill!
Anonymous
This was an enjoyable exercise and brought good discussions to the group. I think this should be used more
Anonymous
The game is very good at opening conversations with colleagues that you wouldn't normally have
Anonymous
Well constructed prompts / statements. Good to have time "pressure" to get discussion going.
Anonymous
Very good balance of themes. It’s good to challenge knowledge too ie about protected characteristics
Anonymous
This is such a great game to play in teams. I liked the way everyone takes in turns and the way the cards were phrased. I would like to play this within my department.
Anonymous