In recent times, African drumming organisations in South Africa and worldwide have
adopted group drumming as an experiential learning mechanism for facilitating interactive
teambuilding within organisations so as to enhance group dynamics and build team spirit.
Research conducted on drumming circles indicates that group drumming fosters a sense of
community by breaking down barriers between participants and creating a space where
respect and tolerance for others are valued. In light of South Africa‟s recent history of
apartheid, various issues discussed as part of diversity training workshops (e.g. prejudice and
negative stereotyping) remain “emotionally charged” topics which are “handled with care” by
trainers in the corporate training environment. In light of this, the study aims to investigate
the role of African drumming in creating an environment that encourages open and honest
communication around sensitive issues in the context of diversity training. In addition, the
study assesses the impact of group drumming on staff motivation, levels of participation and
building a sense of community amongst participants in the context of diversity training.
Primary research was conducted on a purposely-selected sample group of staff at a private
Durban-based hospital scheduled to attend an innovative diversity training initiative,
comprising of a short group drumming component followed by a conventional diversity
training workshop. Questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, participant observation and
focus group discussion were implemented in compiling a case study of diversity training
workshops conducted at the hospital. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2009.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ukzn/oai:http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za:10413/754 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Govender, Praneschen. |
| Contributors | Ruggunan, Shaun D. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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