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Diversity

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Diversity.

Video playlists about Diversity

Why tech needs diversity

Fascinating, forward-thinking talks that highlight the importance of diversity — in its many forms — within the tech industry. (Curated in partnership with the National Security Agency.)

A blueprint for diversity in the workplace

The basics on how to nurture and manage groups of people with different backgrounds and perspectives -- on a micro and macro level.

Talks about Diversity

Sophie Williams

The rigged test of leadership

Joan C. Williams

Why corporate diversity programs fail -- and how small tweaks can have big impact

How to Be a Better Human

How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry

The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work

Rosalind G. Brewer

How to foster true diversity and inclusion at work (and in your community)

How reverse mentorship can help create better leaders

What it's really like to have autism

A personal health coach for those living with chronic diseases

The importance of using inclusive language

How policewomen make communities safer

The story we tell about millennials -- and who we leave out

How to build community when you feel isolated

America Ferrera

My identity is a superpower -- not an obstacle

How to keep human bias out of AI

Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey

Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler?

What baby boomers can learn from millennials at work -- and vice versa

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Exclusive articles about Diversity

How to have more inclusive meetings over Zoom

Let’s make the most of our virtual meetings -- we can use some of their unique features to achieve more inclusion, says social psychologist Dolly Chugh.

Posted Oct 2020

How do you get from diversity to inclusion? Ask these 4 questions about your meetings

Making small tweaks to our meetings -- even changing the seating! -- can actually help set the stage for bigger shifts in our communities and companies, says social psychologist Dolly Chugh.

Posted Nov 2018

Why we shouldn’t underestimate the power of diversity

The best way to prepare for a future of unknown complexity? Build on the strength of our differences, explain MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito and writer Jeff Howe.

Posted Mar 2017

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