The 21-Day Challenge Toolkit

Your Guide to Group Participation

As with the 21-Day Challenge, this toolkit serves as a jumping-off point for engaging in this critical work as a group. The following toolkit features a collection of resources, tools, and tips to help you guide your group through this year’s 21-Day Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge. YWCA Utah does not endorse nor receive any benefit from the links provided. This guide is intended to be used as a collection of multiple resources which can support any inquiries you may have regarding leading, implementing, and supporting effective and meaningful engagement during the Challenge. We hope that this toolkit serves you well and that you find tools that work best for you and your community in their learning journey together.

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ORGANIZATIONAL/GROUP STRATEGY RESOURCES 101 WAYS TO ENGAGE TOOLS FOR REFLECTION & ENGAGEMENT

As you look to engage in the 21-Day Challenge this year, it’s critical to assess why you are engaging in this work, what you are trying to accomplish, and how to intentionally work towards that goal. There’s a variety of exercises and resources available to help your group in your efforts, including strategic planning, organizational assessments, reflection exercises, and daily practices you can incorporate throughout the Challenge.

ORGANIZATION & GROUP STRATEGY

Before diving into this year’s 21-Day Challenge content, we hope you’ll take some time to look at the following resources, which aim to provide a helpful framework for engagement and this work. As a group leader, you may receive questions regarding concepts covered throughout the Challenge. Whether it’s your book club or employee affinity group, the following glossaries, toolkits, guides, and webinars will help you get the most out of this year’s Challenge.

RESOURCES 101

Community building plays an integral part in engaging effectively with the 21-Day Challenge. There are actionable steps you can take to help cultivate a culture that champions learning, promotes discussion, and works towards better understanding. Actions, both from leadership and individual staff members, all contribute towards this effort.

WAYS TO ENGAGE

The work isn’t done when the Challenge ends. Many organizations and groups that go through the 21-Day Challenge are left with more questions than they began with. Being prepared for, and welcoming, further discussion, and reflection help the lessons of the 21-Day Challenge set in. Below you’ll find some ideas for how you can support your group in engaging further.

TOOLS FOR REFLECTION & FURTHER ENGAGEMENT