Online Video

LO 7.1: Describe the four dimensions of diversity

Video 1: TedTalk: The Power of Introverts

Description: Susan Cain argues that introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world—which usually prizes being social and outgoing—and should be encouraged and celebrated.

Video 2: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Description: This video covers the topic of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

LO 7.2: Analyze how the U.S. population has become more diversified over time

Video 1: TedTalk: The Danger of a Single Story

Description: Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

LO 7.3: Explain the most common types of workplace discrimination

Video 1: TedTalk: We Need to Talk About an Injustice

Description: Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares some hard truths about America’s justice system, starting with a massive imbalance along racial lines: A third of the country’s black male population has been incarcerated at some point in their lives.

Video 2: Cultural Diversity Examples: Avoid Stereotypes While Communicating

Description: Multicultural Communication made easy—stop prejudging, assuming and antagonizing.

LO 7.4: Adopt best operational practices for managing diversity

Video 1: TedTalk: Don’t Ask Where I’m From, Ask Where I’m a Local

Description: Writer Taiye Selasi speaks on behalf of “multi-local” people who feel at home in the town where they grew up, the city they live now, and maybe another place or two.

Video 2: Diversity Best Practices

Description: Dr. Maura Cullen discusses diversity best practices: L.E.A.D. Model.

LO 7.5: Facilitate a variety of diversity workshops

Video 1: TedTalk: Know Your Worth, and Then Ask for It

Description: Pricing consultant Casey Brown shares helpful stories and learnings that can help you better communicate your financial value to your boss and get paid for your excellence.

 

Websites

Web 1: Leaders’ Toolkit on Diversity

Description: Website for a Leaders’ Toolkit on Diversity

Web 2: Diversity Trends

Description: Website for the Pew Research Center article “10 Demographic Trends That Are Shaping the U.S. and the World”

Web 3: The Implicit Aptitude Test: “The Implicit Attitude Test”

Description: Website for Project Implicit

Web 4: Top 50 Companies for Diversity

Description: Website for DiversityInc

Web 5: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Discrimination Laws

Description: Website for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Discrimination By Type section