Promoting a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion in Tech.

A talk on Diversity and Inclusion in tech and the role it plays

Transcript

2.  Judith Oiku Software Developer Co- organizer GDG Ikorodu WTM Lead Ikorodu Techprenueur @OseJudith
3. Promoting a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion in Tech.
4. Diversity and Inclusion
5. The What and Why We are hoping to make this DevFest season the most diverse and inclusive. We’d love every attendee of a DevFest to feel welcome​, no matter their background.
6. Diversity
7. What is Diversity ?
8. Diversity Means Difference -Niklas Zennström CEO and Founding Partner at Atomico
10. Each and everyone of us is different, our differences can be grouped into three broad categories Image src: google.com
11. 1. Demographic Image src: google.com
12. age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical resources Image src: google.com
13. 2. Experimental Image src: google.com
14. economic or social position, education, occupation, faith, abilities, dependents, caring responsibilities Image src: google.com
15. 3. Cognitive Image src: google.com
16. how we approach problems and think about things Image src: google.com
17. Inclusion
18. What do we mean by Inclusion ?
19. Inclusion is the act of making someone feel part of a group
20. Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. - Vernā Myers Lawyer, entrepreneur and author
21. Why does it matter ? Improve efficiency
22. Why does it matter ? Improve efficiency Enhance performance
23. Why does it matter ? Improve efficiency Enhance performance Increase productivity
24. Why does it matter ? Improve efficiency Enhance performance Increase productivity Creative output
26. The Women Techmakers is driving for more diversity and inclusion to help more women into the technology industry by creating visibility, community, and resources for women in technology.
27. How ? By creating events such as this #DevFest and other events that can encourage the participation of women and (and other underrepresented minorities) in our local community.
28. By @Ire Aderinokun GDE submit, Sunnyvale, CA
29. Reference / Further Reading
30. Thank You