If you’re more of an auditory or visual learner, videos might be your preferred way to ingest information. However, even if videos aren’t your go-to learning tool, they can be great resources for learning something new and important on-the-go or for playing in the background when you’re working or doing household chores.
YouTube is a great way to access content about diversity, inclusion, and equality. One of the best advantages of using YouTube as a resource for learning about diversity and inclusion is the diversity of videos available on the platform. From videos made by big companies on what D&I means for them, recordings of TED talks and conferences to more personal storytime videos detailing the experiences of different individuals all around the globe, YouTube has a whole host of accessible D&I content.
We’ve compiled our top 5 must-watch YouTube videos specifically useful for understanding more about the topic in the workplace:
1. How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace – A TED talk by Janet Stovall
With 17.6 million subscribers, TED talks are a popular choice on YouTube. This talk by inclusion advocate Janet Stovall is rich with advice on how to create an inclusive workplace whereby employees feel safe to be their authentic selves.
2. Inclusive Diversity: The Game Changer – a TED talk by Toni Carter
In this talk, Toni Carter shares her experience on how diversity works best when it’s accompanied by inclusion. Toni address important questions such as why have we made such little progress over the years? And why is it so difficult to get the majority group on the same journey to inclusion? The video is a must-watch if you’re looking to understand more about the relationship between diversity and inclusion.
3. Humanize diversity and inclusion – Damien Hooper-Campbell
Damien Hooper-Campbell, Chief Diversity Officer at eBay delivers an inspiring and highly engaging talk on humanising diversity and inclusion. Damien engages with the audience and invites conversation on what D&I means to them and the value of communication. He also explores, in-depth, the relationship between diversity and inclusion at a holistic level.
4. Inclusion Starts with I – Accenture
Inclusion Starts with I is a discussion about the importance of an inclusive working environment. The short video has had a huge impact on how people think about inclusion and has been viewed over 1.1 million times. The video highlights how bias can present itself in unexpected ways and how together people behold the power to make a positive change.
5. Diversity in Tech: Building Inclusivity – Maxine Williams
Maxine Williams is Global Director of Diversity at Facebook and has been instrumental in rolling out industry-changing changes surrounding diversity in tech. In this recording of her keynote speech at the SXSW Convergence 2016, Maxine advises on how to change the status quo, examples of influential people to learn from, and how to keep up the momentum in the drive for more diversity and inclusion in tech.
To read out about some excellent podcasts for diversity and inclusion, click here.