The Element of Inclusion: Recent Episodes
Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist
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If your team runs cultural events all year with no measurable outcome, your calendar is producing visibility, not progress. Here I break down why.
In this episode we cover:
- Why attendance and engagement are false proxies
- How Flags, Food and Fun replace progress
- Why busy is the worst thing to be
If you want to go further When we work with clients we gather evidence to serve one purpose: to support or undermine a claim, an assumption or a hypothesis. It stops you building work around unexamined issues and keeps you grounded in evidence your colleagues trust. Here’s our method on one page. Get it here: https://cheatsheet.elementofinclusion.com/
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If you call your work evidence-based but can’t define evidence in one sentence, that’s a structural gap. Here I break down what the term requires.
In this episode we cover:
- How data collection differs from evidence generation
- Why classifying claims builds personal diagnostic skill
- How 4 evidence sources expose organisational blind spots
If you want to go further
When we work with clients we gather evidence to serve one purpose: to support or undermine a claim, an assumption or a hypothesis.
It stops you building work around unexamined issues and keeps you grounded in evidence your colleagues trust.
Here’s our method on one page.
Get it here.
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If 450 episodes have taught me one thing, it’s that every inclusion failure traces to missing evidence. Here I unpack the idea that survived them all.
In this episode we cover:
- How every inclusion failure traces to one gap
- How 4 evidence sources create a complete foundation
- Why scrutiny strengthens work built on evidence
If you’re finding that your inclusion work keeps getting questioned because the evidence isn’t there, start here:
https://realitycheck.elementofinclusion.com/
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If you’re making inclusion decisions without a system for testing whether your assumptions are true, I break down the 3 frameworks I use with clients every week.
In this episode we cover:
- How 4 evidence sources ground every client decision
- Why assertions without evidence deserve dismissal
- How to separate claims from testable hypotheses
If you’re finding that your inclusion decisions are built on claims nobody has tested, start here:
https://realitycheck.elementofinclusion.com/
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If AI makes your juniors better but leaders keep cutting them, your talent pipeline breaks down. Here I trace the mispricing no one is naming.
In this episode we cover:
- How AI lifts novice performance more than experts
- Why polished output misleads leaders about junior value
- Why cutting entry-level roles starves future leadership
If you’re finding that your leaders are cutting the people AI improves the most, start here:
https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/
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If the inclusion projects you start keep quietly slipping away, your work never compounds. Here I unpack how to fix the leaks.
In this episode we cover:
- Why every body of work quietly leaks
- How correcting yourself protects what you built
- Why starting small builds the bigger arc
If you’re finding that the inclusion work you start keeps slipping away before it sticks, start here:
https://implementation.elementofinclusion.com/
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If your team uses AI but nobody is building judgement, the gap is forming now. Here I break down three modes of AI use and why only one builds skill.
In this episode we cover:
- How adoption metrics hide a growing capability gap
- Why the most common AI mode builds nothing
- When polished output disguises missing judgement
Resources referenced in this episode:
Dell’Acqua, F. et al. (2024). Cyborgs, Centaurs, and Self-Automators: The Three Modes of Human-GenAI Knowledge Work and Their Implications for Skilling and the Future of Expertise. Harvard Business School, MIT, Warwick, Wharton.
If you’re finding that your team is using AI but you can’t tell whether it’s building capability or replacing it, start here:
https://implementation.elementofinclusion.com/
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If your organisation measures AI adoption by usage, the metric masks a deeper gap. Here I break down what the best AI organisations measure instead.
In this episode we cover:
- Why AI competency requires evidence not usage
- How unspoken assumptions shape your AI culture
- Why your future team won’t be entirely human
If you’re finding that your AI work produces activity but no measurable outcomes, start here:
https://realitycheck.elementofinclusion.com/
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If your inclusion results rest on circumstantial evidence, you take credit you cannot defend. Here I explain how to prove causation.
In this episode we cover:
- How circumstantial evidence masquerades as proof
- Why good work can produce wrong conclusions
- How the 3 I’s test causation
If you’re finding that you can’t prove your results actually belong to you, start here: https://realitycheck.elementofinclusion.com/
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If AI fluency in your organisation means learning tools, the thinking underneath is being skipped. Here I break down a 4 step framework.
In this episode we cover:
- Why human thinking is non-negotiable with AI
- How vague prompts mirror vague inclusion strategies
- Why AI adoption has an ethos problem
If you’re finding that AI is reshaping decisions faster than your processes can keep up, start here: https://implementation.elementofinclusion.com/
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If most inclusion content leaves you frustrated, I explain the nine filters that separate serious practitioners from everyone else.
In this episode we cover:
- How content design filters for serious leaders
- Why evidence separates credible work from performance
- How core principles outlast trends and recognition
If you’re finding that your inclusion work earns praise but struggles to earn trust, start here: https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/
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If your inclusion work looks busy but nothing is actually changing, one question exposes why. Here I break down the question that changed everything.
In this episode we cover:
- Why activity data never counts as evidence
- How reporting misalignment makes you invisible
- When one question protects your entire role
If you’re finding that your work produces impressive activity reports but leadership still asks “so what?”, start here: https://realitycheck.elementofinclusion.com/
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To create an inclusive workplace you may need to stop from time to time.
Maybe it’s time for you to take a break.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why you may need to take a break from inclusion
- Why charismatic voices with narrow experience can be harmful
- How taking a break can improve your motivation and clarity
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Take a break if you need it.
“If you need to take a short break to realise that, then by all means do it.”
A break is not quitting.
“I wasn’t quitting. I wasn’t burned out. What I did switch off was paying attention to all the noise that you find on social media.”
You’ve got more control than you think?
“The basics of high impact inclusion work are within your control.”
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Inclusion work is often unsustainable for 1 simple reason.
It never makes it into the portfolio of projects that matter to the business.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- [The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion]
- [How inclusion can contribute to performance, accountability, and sustainability]
- [Three practical ways to build a business case for inclusion]
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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If it’s not in the portfolio, it’s not protected.
- “They don’t get tracked. They don’t get funded. And they don’t survive.”
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Clear business cases travel further than clever ones.
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“You’re not trying to sound impressive. You’re trying to make sense.”
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Inclusion isn’t a favour — it’s a function.
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“Does it help us deliver results?”
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Diversity and Inclusion faces a chicken and egg problem.
Leaders want evidence before they act.
But the evidence only appears after they act.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
- Why Organisational Evidence Matters More Than External Reports
- How to Use the Feasibility Filter to Build Internal Credibility
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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The only way to create proof is to act first.
- “They want evidence that inclusion works without doing the work that creates the evidence.”
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Building your evidence is better than borrowing rand evidence.
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“If you want credibility, you don’t have to borrow it from people you don’t trust.”
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The chicken and egg problem isn’t solved by reports. It’s solved by results.
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“Most of that research is correlation, not causation.”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]
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ERGs are “a waste of time.”
Too many people think this.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
You can’t scale ERGs if participation is penalised.
“It’s not a lack of commitment. It’s an incentive problem.”
Stop pitching passion; start mapping outcomes.
“Leaders want to see business impact.”
Instrumental ERGs lead to strategic integration.
“Frame them as business-critical projects.”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
Why The 2 Core Functions Of An Employee Resource Group Matter For Diversity & Inclusion
Dr Jonathan’s Thesis
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You’ve heard people telling stories and acting like it’s evidence.
but how do you turn anecdotes into evidence?
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why anecdotes are claims not conclusions
- The difference between claims, assumptions, and hypotheses
- How to test ideas without wasting time or budget
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Anecdotes are starting points, not stopping points.
- “The story is typically making a claim and they are presenting it as evidence.”
- Anecdotes are hiding places for claims
- “These are statements but if you’ve been to enough panel events you’ll hear a witty story wrapped around it.”
- Claims aren’t conclusions until they’re tested.
- “We don’t just accept that. We test it. We gather evidence to support or contradict it.”
Check out these resources:
- Reconstructing Inclusion by Amri B. Johnson
- “You are harder to ignore when you have evidence to support your claims. It works like a magic pill!”
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Things are moving so fast with Ask Dr Jonathan.
I want to give you an update and make you a special time sensitive offer you can’t refuse.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes
- Why Ask Dr Jonathan is More Than a Virtual Librarian
- Details of the Inclusion Impact Sprint Offer
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- You walk away with documents, not just discussions.
- “We generated step by step processes.”
- No deliverables? No payment. Zero risk.
- “If you don’t leave with a board-ready brief and a 7-day pilot roadmap your leaders can use, you don’t pay.”
- You’ve got until August 29th to move.
- “Deadline is Friday 29th August”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
- Inclusion Impact Sprint – A high-impact, time-sensitive offer with only 10 spaces (7 remaining at time of recording).
- Book your Sprint here.
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I collect inclusive frameworks like investors collect properties.
I’ve got 3 three I use all the time.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety
- Social Exchange Theory
- PICOC Framework
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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There are 4 stages of Psychological Safety
- “This model acts as if the beginning of psychological safety has achieved that.”
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Social exchange is built on trust
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“This is why you also have a social contract — this reflects social exchange, unspecified obligations, no formal contract so you need trust.”
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We use PICOC to get really specific about inclusion work
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“Instead of vague goals like ‘We want more diversity,’ PICOC forces clarity.”
Check out these resources:
- The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy R. Clark
- Justice in Social Exchange by Peter M. Blau (1964)
- Evidence-Based Management by Eric Barends and Denise Rousseau
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I’m not here to help you pass an exam.
I’m here to help you get results.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How to use a simple Inclusion Test in your workplace
- Why the Inclusion Test is about changing conditions, not memorising content
- A favourite example of using this in real life.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Insights are useless until it’s applied at work.
- “I love education… but you know what I love even more? Using what you’ve learned to make a difference in your life.”
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Inclusion Test is pass/fail
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“No attempt is a fail. Any attempt with a measurable result is a pass… too many people fail.”
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Every episode’s question is a blueprint for action.
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“At the beginning I tell you what I’m going to cover… at the end, I ask a practical question. The answer to that question is an action.”
Check out these resources:
- Diversity Pay Gaps: The Explanation You Need To Understand
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Things are moving a lot faster than I expected.
I’ve got a special invitation for you — and I’m excited to share this.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- [My Best Offer Yet — And How You Can Be Part of It]
- [How This Podcast Became the Longest-Running Inclusion Podcast in the World]
- [Introducing “Ask Dr Jonathan” — A Custom AI Thought Partner Trained on the Podcast]
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Work with me to build a resource you’ll actually use.
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“This isn’t just a product. It’s a tool built with you — not just for you.”
- There are only 100 spaces — and they will go fast.
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“I’m creating a Founders Circle. A private group of forward-thinking leaders helping shape the future of evidence-based inclusion.”
- When it’s gone, it’s gone.
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“And would like to get that at a once in a lifetime rate… then this is for you.”
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Check out these resources:
- AskDrJonathan.co – Apply to be part of the Founders Circle
- The Birthday Special : 7 Essential Inclusion Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting The post My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Not sure if your inclusion work is making an impact?
These 3 questions will show you… fast.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How we use The Feasibility Filter
- Why parties, parades and panel events don’t help you
- why you need leading indicators for your work
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Are We Solving a Problem That Matters to the Organisation?
- “If the problem doesn’t link to the business, you’ve got no business talking about it.”
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What’s the outcome we want
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“Training is not an outcome.”
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Can We Show What’s Changed?
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“This is the question that separates progress from empty gestures.”
Check out these resources:
- Ask Dr. Jonathan: A free tool offering instant access to Dr. Jonathan’s ideas, principles, and actionable advice—based on 400+ podcast episodes, 200+ newsletter editions, and 10+ years of experience with FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Try it here.
- Progress You Can Prove: Everything you need to prove your organisation is becoming more inclusive. Get it here.
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Every week, leaders like you tell me how much you love this podcast.But you wish you could ask me questions — in real time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Ask Dr Jonathan – The AI Tool Built on Evidence-Based Inclusion Why Accessing Inclusion Frameworks Should Be Easier How to Participate in Testing the Ask …
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You’re the average of the five people you compare yourself to. Did it ever occur to you that you’re comparing yourself to the wrong people? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why starting with borrowed benchmarks sets you up to fail. How to tell if a benchmark is applicable to your setting. How to choose …
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Most DEI metrics are just a pantomime.They’re not tracking things that matter. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI efforts fail before any work has begun Why “quick wins” often become long-term liabilities How to test your inclusion project before investing in delivery Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: …
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Every organisation has its problems.But not all of them are worth solving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: the 5 point feasibility test we use with our clients How copying others’ inclusion strategies leads you off course Our shortcut to reveal which workplace problems are fixable Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This …
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This is episode 400 of the show. I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about supporting you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the podcast now focuses on high-impact inclusion work Why narrowing my focus increases my overall impact Some resources I’m building to help you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from …
Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion Read More »
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Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress?IF NOTI’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about How to design …
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Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about
- How to design actions that actually improve inclusion
- How specific outcomes make your work easier to defend
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Solve problems your organisation already cares about.
- "Too many of you waste effort and energy on issues leadership doesn’t prioritise."
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Clear success metrics make your work harder to ignore.
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"Without specifying exactly who you’re supporting and what measurable success looks like, it’s impossible to prove progress."
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Plan inclusion actions like business interventions.
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"Without targeted actions tied to clear outcomes, inclusion work is random."
Check out these resources :
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
Free 2-minute audit tool: Check if your business case for inclusion would make sense to your CFO. (Get Access Here)
Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about
- How to design actions that actually improve inclusion
- How specific outcomes make your work easier to defend
Play the Episode for More
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Solve problems your organisation already cares about.
- "Too many of you waste effort and energy on issues leadership doesn’t prioritise."
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Clear success metrics make your work harder to ignore.
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"Without specifying exactly who you’re supporting and what measurable success looks like, it’s impossible to prove progress."
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Plan inclusion actions like business interventions.
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"Without targeted actions tied to clear outcomes, inclusion work is random."
Check out these resources :
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
Free 2-minute audit tool: Check if your business case for inclusion would make sense to your CFO. (Get Access Here)
I Know You’re Afraid To Talk About Inclusion. I’m Afraid Too.
That sounds weird coming from someone who talks about Inclusion everyday.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why speaking in context protects your credibility.
- How relevance reduces risk when discussing inclusion
- How to test if someone is open to evidence.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
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Relevance gives your words more power.
- "When you talk about inclusion or diversity or race. Is in context of the space you’re in?"
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Context protects you and builds trust.
- "It would be out of context if I started giving you travel tips. Or if I started giving you dating advice. Or if I started talking about gardening. Those things are out of context."
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Reasonable people change when shown the evidence.
- "One of my tests of if a person is reasonable is if they change their mind when presented with new trustworthy evidence. "
Check out these resources :
- Confronting My Personal Fear of Speaking Up About Diversity and Inclusion
- Free 2-minute audit tool: Check if your business case for inclusion would make sense to your CFO. (Get Access Here)
I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I’m not going to change them anytime soon.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why the real business case is already inside your organisation
- Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset
- 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Reveal your business case don’t rip it off
- "What I’m saying is. It’s not something that you introduce to the business. In fact, your job is to reveal the business case that is already there. It’s hiding in your inbox. It’s camouflaged in the conversations you have."
- Your business case is hiding in plain sight
- "This isn’t about changing minds. It’s about surfacing the logic that already exists. There is a business logic that is screaming at you."
- Be careful with DEI Guru’s talking about McKinsey Reports
- "They use the McKinsey Report as evidence. Guess what. Anyone who reads the report has to acknowledge that the reports want you to believe that. However, they don’t know if Diversity leads to greater profits. Or greater profits lead to diversity."
Check out these resources:
- Free 2-minute audit tool: Check if your business case for inclusion would make sense to your CFO. (Get Access Here)
- Pilot Episode : The Diversity Advice No One Will Give You.
- How Cultural Heterogeneity Relates To A Business Case For Diversity
I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I’m not going to change them anytime soon.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why the real business case is already inside your organisation
- Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset
- 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed
Play the Episode for More
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Reveal your business case don’t rip it off
- "What I’m saying is. It’s not something that you introduce to the business. In fact, your job is to reveal the business case that is already there. It’s hiding in your inbox. It’s camouflaged in the conversations you have."
- Your business case is hiding in plain sight
- "This isn’t about changing minds. It’s about surfacing the logic that already exists. There is a business logic that is screaming at you."
- Be careful with DEI Guru’s talking about McKinsey Reports
- "They use the McKinsey Report as evidence. Guess what. Anyone who reads the report has to acknowledge that the reports want you to believe that. However, they don’t know if Diversity leads to greater profits. Or greater profits lead to diversity."
Check out these resources:
- Free 2-minute audit tool: Check if your business case for inclusion would make sense to your CFO. (Get Access Here)
- Pilot Episode : The Diversity Advice No One Will Give You.
- How Cultural Heterogeneity Relates To A Business Case For Diversity
There’s a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I’m going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders.
- How structured conversations build real-world credibility.
- Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- I want to make the next logical step easy for you.
- "This is where most People Leaders freeze. The ask is too vague ('more support'), too broad ('change the culture'), or too ambitious ('overhaul everything'). Instead, make the next step: logical, specific, aligned with business priorities."
- I want to help you stop guessing and start leading.
- "Your business case isn’t complete until it’s been pressure-tested. Not in a focus group. Not in a steering committee. In real conversations—with people who don’t already agree with you."
- I want to work with leaders who are ready to stop ticking boxes and start leading with impact.
- "If you don’t have a business case for diversity or inclusion, one will be given to you. It probably won’t be yours. It will belong to someone else. It will be provided by someone who does not have your best interests at heart."
Check out these resources:
Business Case in a Box. Everything you need to build a business case for inclusion your CFO can trust.
There’s a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I’m going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders.
- How structured conversations build real-world credibility.
- Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem.
Play the Episode for More
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- I want to make the next logical step easy for you.
- "This is where most People Leaders freeze. The ask is too vague ('more support'), too broad ('change the culture'), or too ambitious ('overhaul everything'). Instead, make the next step: logical, specific, aligned with business priorities."
- I want to help you stop guessing and start leading.
- "Your business case isn’t complete until it’s been pressure-tested. Not in a focus group. Not in a steering committee. In real conversations—with people who don’t already agree with you."
- I want to work with leaders who are ready to stop ticking boxes and start leading with impact.
- "If you don’t have a business case for diversity or inclusion, one will be given to you. It probably won’t be yours. It will belong to someone else. It will be provided by someone who does not have your best interests at heart."
Check out these resources:
Business Case in a Box. Everything you need to build a business case for inclusion your CFO can trust.
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders.
- The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams.
- The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected.
- “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.”
- Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication.
- “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.”
- High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application.
- “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.”
Check out these resources:
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
The Must Have DEI Metric To Track For An Inclusive Workplace
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders.
- The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams.
- The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work.
Play the Episode for More
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected.
- “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.”
- Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication.
- “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.”
- High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application.
- “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.”
Check out these resources:
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
The Must Have DEI Metric To Track For An Inclusive Workplace
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders.
- The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams.
- The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected.
- “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.”
- Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication.
- “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.”
- High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application.
- “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.”
Check out these resources:
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
The Must Have DEI Metric To Track For An Inclusive Workplace
Most leaders don’t have a business case for diversity They copy someone else’s
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case
- How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership
- How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Your strongest business case is already inside your organisation.
- "You’re not creating a business case… you’re revealing one."
- Alignment with real priorities accelerates support.
- "Aligning your business case with these priorities increases your chance of buy-in."
- Strong business cases always include a clear next step.
- "Make a clear, credible request."
Check out these resources
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
Most leaders don’t have a business case for diversity They copy someone else’s
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case
- How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership
- How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Your strongest business case is already inside your organisation.
- "You’re not creating a business case… you’re revealing one."
- Alignment with real priorities accelerates support.
- "Aligning your business case with these priorities increases your chance of buy-in."
- Strong business cases always include a clear next step.
- "Make a clear, credible request."
Check out these resources
Business Case in a Box: Build a Business Case for Inclusion your CFO will take seriously.
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why people misunderstand the Equality Act
- Why it has limited impact
- Why it created an industry people hated
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination.
- “It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.”
- You can comply with the law and still fail your people.
- “I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.”
- Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation.
- “All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.”
Check out these resources:
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Equality Act 2010
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EHRC Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update – GOV.UK
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why people misunderstand the Equality Act
- Why it has limited impact
- Why it created an industry people hated
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- The Equality Act wasn’t meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimination.
- “It was designed to create minimum standards of legal protection. Not a roadmap for building inclusive cultures.”
- You can comply with the law and still fail your people.
- “I’ve heard people say that they’re following the rules but their culture hasn’t changed.”
- Real inclusion needs leadership not legislation.
- “All the real impact comes from proactive leadership, not passive compliance.”
Check out these resources:
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Equality Act 2010
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EHRC Gender Pay Gap Reporting Update – GOV.UK
Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't.
I’m biased about inclusion and I want you to join me.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action.
- Why most research expects someone else to take action.
- Why blaming “them” strips you of power.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to action
- "I’m biased against unconscious bias training because it doesn’t work. Because there’s no evidence. Because there’s not enough action. I’m biased towards action and I want you to join me."
- Research diagnoses problems, but rarely shows you what to do next
- "Academic research is amazing for diagnosing problems. It uncovers bias. It maps inequality. It identifies systemic issues. But here’s the thing. It’s not so good in helping you to do something. It’s not hot on your next action steps."
- Waiting for “them” undermines your power to change things
- "It’s always they. Never me. Never you. This undermines your agency. It strips away your self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals."
Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't.
I’m biased about inclusion and I want you to join me.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action.
- Why most research expects someone else to take action.
- Why blaming “them” strips you of power.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to action
- "I’m biased against unconscious bias training because it doesn’t work. Because there’s no evidence. Because there’s not enough action. I’m biased towards action and I want you to join me."
- Research diagnoses problems, but rarely shows you what to do next
- "Academic research is amazing for diagnosing problems. It uncovers bias. It maps inequality. It identifies systemic issues. But here’s the thing. It’s not so good in helping you to do something. It’s not hot on your next action steps."
- Waiting for “them” undermines your power to change things
- "It’s always they. Never me. Never you. This undermines your agency. It strips away your self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals."
Leaders are telling me their DEI budgets have been cut. Resources pulled. Support withdrawn.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why most DEI strategies collapse at the measurement stage
- How vague inclusion goals make your budget vulnerable
- How the PICOC method turns soft goals into fundable outcomes
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- If you can’t track it, you can’t protect it.
- "We said we were going to improve inclusion. We ran initiatives. But when they asked what changed — we had nothing to show."
- If it doesn’t deliver, it dies.
- "Likes isn’t impact. Smiles aren’t metrics."
- If it doesn’t serve the business, it doesn’t survive.
- "If your inclusion work doesn’t feel like it helps the business succeed it’s vulnerable."
Check out these resources
You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
You’ve told me you’re overwhelmed. Too many ideas.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice
- How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck
- What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything
- "The other half are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Or they haven’t made enough use of what I already provide."
- Structure creates momentum where motivation alone can’t
- "The most impactful work we’ve done follows a clear, evidence-based framework. One that’s easy to explain. Easy to adapt. Easy to act on."
- Fewer inputs lead to better, more focused action
- "If you follow these steps, you’ll: Get buy-in for your work, deliver results that matter, and consistently make progress. Everything else is a distraction."
Check out these resources :
Ultimate Guide to Inclusion Work
Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief
Dr Jonathan on LinkedIn
Element of Inclusion on Linkedin
3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive
10 Do’s And Don’ts For Creating An Inclusive Workplace
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
You’ve told me you’re overwhelmed. Too many ideas.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice
- How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck
- What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything
- "The other half are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. Or they haven’t made enough use of what I already provide."
- Structure creates momentum where motivation alone can’t
- "The most impactful work we’ve done follows a clear, evidence-based framework. One that’s easy to explain. Easy to adapt. Easy to act on."
- Fewer inputs lead to better, more focused action
- "If you follow these steps, you’ll: Get buy-in for your work, deliver results that matter, and consistently make progress. Everything else is a distraction."
Check out these resources :
Ultimate Guide to Inclusion Work
Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief
Dr Jonathan on LinkedIn
Element of Inclusion on Linkedin
3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive
10 Do’s And Don’ts For Creating An Inclusive Workplace
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
I see a lot of dangerous DEI advice. Here I’m going to spell out 3 of the most harmful for you.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How Rebranding DEI without reforming it destroys trust.
- Why you need to reconsider who you let influence you
- How critique ‘oppression’ isn’t activism but manipulation.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- People don’t want performance; they want progress
- "Nobody likes a bait and switch."
- Credibility is earned by doing the hard things with integrity
- "Are the people you take advice from worthy of your confidence."
- The real threat to DEI isn’t backlash; it’s unquestioned belief
- "That’s not education. That’s indoctrination."
Check out these resources:
4 Signs The DEI Bubble Is About To Burst
The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Evidence Based Inclusion is the system we use with our clients. But what’s the big deal?
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How Evidence Based Inclusion stops time-wasting arguments
- How Evidence Based Inclusion helps you earn trust
- Why disagreement strengthens your inclusion decisions
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Disagreement is a source of insight, not an obstacle.
- "If you cover the 4 sources we mentioned. You should come up against someone you don’t like."
- You don’t need charisma when you have clarity.
- "The evidence argues for you."
- Earn trust by showing your process.
- "Let your process bring everyone along."
Check out these resources :
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Six Rules For An Inclusive Organisation Using Procedural Justice
3 Razors to Simplify Your Inclusive Decision Making
Inclusion Ready Leader Waitlist
Lived experience dominates DEI conversations. It’s treated as the most important factor in discussions about race, gender, and inclusion.
But there’s a problem.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Your lived experience comes at a cost.
- Lived experience is important—but it needs balance.
- Lived experience needs structure to be useful.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Anecdotes can mislead, but patterns create evidence.
- "Same information. Different lived experiences. Different conclusions—because lived experience is subjective."
- A successful DEI strategy is built on structure, not emotion.
- "An inclusion program that failed—because it wasn’t built on evidence."
- Stories become useful when placed within a rigorous framework.
- "We don’t dismiss lived experience—but we combine it with evidence from three other sources."
Additional Resources
Dr. Jonathan’s PhD Thesis: "Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace"
On March 24th I’m launching my Best Inclusion Program Ever. And It’s only available for 7 days.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why I’m launching my best inclusion program ever.
- How this proven system helps leaders build inclusion with confidence.
- What makes Inclusion Ready Leader unique.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Inclusion Ready Leader is built from years of real-world success.
- "Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked with FTSE 100 Companies, Fortune 500 businesses, and Global SMEs that are household names."
- You don’t need to be a DEI expert; you need the right system.
- "If you have no buy-in from leadership, it’s because they don’t believe in you yet. Solution: Position yourself as a credible advisor."
- This is a one-time opportunity to join a proven, results-driven program.
- "The program will go live on Tuesday 25th March and I will close enrolment on Monday 31st March."
Check out these resources:
Join the Inclusion Ready Leader Waitlist here.
Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results. And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why chauffeur knowledge creates dangerous illusions of expertise.
- How 3-book experts mislead leaders seeking real solutions.
- Three ways to spot surface-level knowledge in DEI work.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Bad expertise costs more than just money—it costs trust and progress.
- "It helps the people who hate DEI."
- Real experts stand up to scrutiny, feedback, and real-world results.
- "Answer tough, unscripted questions."
- Not all experience translates into skill—so test, question, and verify.
- "I like asking questions 2 levels down."
Check out these resources:
- Ryan Hopkins' Video – The inspiration for this episode
When Is It Ok To Stop Talking About Equity?
Belonging vs. Inclusion: Why You Shouldn't Replace One With The Other
Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace.
The Inclusion Ready Leader’s Brief – A weekly email designed to help People Leaders:
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- Earn the trust of your colleagues.
- Optimise for measurable results.
- Implement a systematic process.
- Join 1,300+ leaders receiving strategic insights every Monday.
- Register here.
Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Mostly Just Empty Talk
People are talking about being evidence-based. Half the time I don’t know what they mean.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
1 How leaders confuse having data with making evidence-based decisions.
2 Why DEI data hoarding is useless without a clear purpose.
3 The key question to ask before collecting any new data.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
A claim is a statement presented as fact.
"We would seek evidence to support or contradict the claim."
An assumption is an untested belief that shapes decisions.
"An assumption is a belief or idea that is taken for granted without proof."
A hypothesis is a testable statement. We like these.
"The act of formulating a hypothesis is what’s going to help you get super specific and relevant."
Check out these resources:
The Inclusion Ready Leader’s Brief – A weekly newsletter helping leaders:
Earn the trust of their colleagues.
Optimise for measurable results.
Implement a systematic process.
Join 1,320 Inclusion Ready Leaders receiving real-world insights and practical tools.
Register here.
Speak your mind on DEI, and brace yourself.
Some people will attack you. Others just won’t get it.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Two useful case studies about the business case for diversity
- Why people will have a problem even if you get it right
- What you can do to make this work in your business
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- If you don’t own your DEI narrative, someone else will.
- “This isn’t the real story. But it is a masterclass in owning your narrative.”
- Vague commitments don’t work—specific results do.
- “It’s not enough to say what you did. It’s important to say why.”
- Your business case for DEI must serve your organisation, not outsiders.
- “McKinsey knows its business case.”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
Additional Resources:
Why You Should Avoid Saying Diversity Is The Right Thing To Do
Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]
Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]
McKinsey Champions Diversity While Rivals Abandon Targets
Rollback on diversity policies ‘risks undoing decades of progress’, says Co-op
Register here for the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief.
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My 2nd favourite DEI platitude is “Diversity is the right thing to do.”
Please don’t say this.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Two reasons why saying “Diversity is the right thing to do” hurts your credibility.
- How Accenture’s U-turn reveals the risk of a weak business case.
- Why emotional DEI statements backfire when priorities change.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Avoid the platitude problem of diversity and inclusion.
- “Saying ‘It’s the right thing to do’ is a platitude.”
- Avoid the rhetorical problem of diversity and inclusion.
- “Too many organisations use platitudes in the heat of the moment.”
- Make sure you’ve got solid evidence for what you’re claiming about yourself.
- “If it’s built with solid evidence, it’s irresponsible to ignore it.”
Join 900 leaders receiving weekly briefs to help them create an inclusive workplace, without you
needing to be a DEI specialist.
The Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief
Register here
Additional Resources:
- Accenture ditches diversity and inclusion goals
- The CEO of a $16 billion business explains why she banned corporate memos
- The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
- The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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Most people aren’t tracking any measures for inclusion.
Nothing that matters anyway.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- 3 criteria I find for leaders who are taken seriously
- The One DEI Metric You Must Track For An Inclusive Workplace
- 3 factors to make people buy into you
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- There is no special metric that someone else can give you.
- “Focus on your own metrics.”
- Show why you are suitable to help others.
- “This is why I favour activities that can be reported on.”
- Get the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief so you transform your own workplace.
- “In the last 7 days we’ve had 865 leaders like you join us.”
Check out these resources:
Register here for a free weekly brief.
Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief
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Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace
It’s not a popular thing to say but…
“Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough to build the workplace that you want. We’re going to explore why because it’s an urgent issue now.”
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Why Being “passionate about Diversity” masks selfish behaviour
- Why it trivialises the work
- Why Being “passionate about Diversity” harms your credibility
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Don’t make inclusion all about you.
- “Inclusion is about other people too.”
- Show why you are suitable to help others.
- “Your colleagues need to see why you are the right person to lead inclusion work.”
- Get the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief so you transform your own workplace.
- “Now we need evidence. Now we need results.”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
- Sign up for the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief:
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I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself in the wrong place.
And I’m going to share how I manage it, so you don’t feel like you’re in the wrong place.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- How I negotiate DEI spaces.
- Three things I look for to help me.
- A critical place where you should place your attention.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Pay attention to if you’re in the right place.
- “The way I judge learning is if my behaviour changes.”
- Pay attention to who has your best interests at heart.
- “I find it reassuring when principles, facts, and beliefs are repeated.”
- Get the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief to deliver high-impact inclusion work.
- “Each brief combines real-world insights and practical tools to help you achieve measurable results in just 5 minutes.”
Check out these resources (if applicable):
- Sign up for the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief:
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People have been getting really upset that companies are reconsidering their DEI commitments.
I don’t think you should be surprised at all.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- McDonald’s shift in DEI strategy.
- Five major problems with current DEI work.
- A powerful resource to help you deliver measurable results.
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Too Much DEI Work Focuses on the Wrong People.
“It’s focused on flags, food, and fun.”
McDonald’s seem to be thinking for themselves.
“Inclusion has become the keyword as it drops the words diversity and equity.”
Get the Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief so you can too.
“Lead with confidence. Build trust. Deliver measurable results.”
Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief: Join the waiting list for actionable weekly insights designed for People Leaders.
Additional Resources:
5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion is like Hip Hop Culture
Why DEI Cuts Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise: The Unfortunate Truth
4 Signs The DEI Bubble Is About To Burst
Forbes Article: “McDonald’s Joins the Stampede of Corporations Retreating From DEI”
When Is It Ok To Stop Talking About Equity?
Inclusion Ready Leaders Brief: Join the waiting list for actionable weekly insights designed for People Leaders.
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For a lot of people, the holidays are just around the corner.
I’ve got something that may be the best gift you give yourself and your organisation this year.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Our Inclusion Ready Playbook
- What leaders like you are saying about it
- How you can get started before Christmas
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
The Inclusion Ready Playbook is what we know works with leaders like you.
“We use our 6-step process to gather evidence from 4 key sources.”
It helps you to get buy-in, deliver measurable results, and then repeat the process.
“It’s a minimum effective dose designed to identify the most pressing inclusion challenge in your business.”
I’ve got a one-off offer for you to be able to do this in your organisation.
“This includes step-by-step guides, cheat sheets, and a 121 session with me.”
Check out these resources
Special Offer:
Get started today and position yourself to deliver high-impact inclusion work in 2025. This is a one-off package that includes:
The Inclusion Ready Playbook Program
Step-by-step tools and cheat sheets
A 121 session with Dr. Jonathan to help you get started
Get The Special Offer Here.
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So much DEI work is focused on people at the top of an organisation.
Too many people forget about people at the bottom.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
– How DEI is preoccupied with senior leaders
– Why there’s an opportunity at the bottom of the pyramid
– 3 groups who are often overlooked and why they matter
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Most DEI work focuses on senior leadership.
“It’s an open secret that DEI work is preoccupied with senior leaders.”
There’s an untapped opportunity in focusing on those at the bottom of the pyramid.
“They’re the ones who often face the most barriers.”
Consider three overlooked groups: The Tokenised Few, The Ignored Many, and The Overlooked Marginalised.
“Each of these groups represents high disengagement, increased turnover, and underutilised potential.”
Check out these resources
Here’s Why Focusing On The Bottom Of The Pyramid Builds Diversity & Inclusion
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
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Too much DEI work is about impressing the wrong people.
Here we’re going to get you focused on the right people.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
People who benefit from your attention
People you should remove your attention from
Where you should place your attention
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Give more attention to people affected by your decisions
“Inclusion begins at home.”
Remove your attention from those who don’t have your best interests at heart
“Too often in life I’ve been trapped in someone’s agenda.”
Put your attention into high impact inclusion work
“You aren’t rewarded for passion. You’re rewarded for your results.”
Check out these resources:
Join our waiting list here
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
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High Impact Inclusion Work is how you should be spending your time.
I want to break down 11 mistakes that my clients make that stops them in the past.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
7 Common mistakes leaders make on their inclusion journey
4 mistakes my clients were making that stopped them delivering high impact inclusion work
How you can avoid all of them
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Avoid The 7 Common Mistakes BRISTOL
“Protect your culture and don’t do the following.”
Don’t use meaningless metrics
“Simpler, more widely understood measures help everyone understand the value.”
Invest in your professional development
“Too many leaders aren’t putting any time into learning how to Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work.”
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
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Have you had an election result that you think is bad news for inclusion?
I’ve got 3 models that can help.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
Why you may be facing a hostile environment
3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate
The importance of making your own mind up
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
“When in Rome”: Comply, But Don’t Over-Comply
“Focus on what’s still lawful and impactful.”
“Embassy”: Create a Safe Haven
“No matter how hostile the external environment becomes, organizations have control over the culture within their own walls.”
Advocate: Shift the Narrative
“Show you value diversity (whatever that means) rather than just saying it.”
Check out these resources:
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for DEI
LGBT-Inclusive Companies Are Better at 3 Big Things
Do Election Results Change Your Attitude To Inclusion?
Dr Jonathan’s PhD Thesis
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
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Mainstream DEI practices are encouraging you to do low impact inclusion work
I want to protect you from making that mistake.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to Avoid Low Impact DEI Work
– Why Mainstream DEI Practices Are Failing
– How to Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work Instead
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
1. Don’t engage in Flags, Food, and Fun.
“This is tokenism pretending to be diversity.”
2. Don’t copy mainstream diversity practices.
“Mainstream DEI is wasting your time.”
3. Focus on delivering high impact inclusion work.
“Earn the trust of your colleagues. By Positioning yourself as a credible advisor.“
Check out these resources:
Why You Need To Focus On High Impact Inclusion Work
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
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If Inclusion is important in your workplace.
You need to be focused on High Impact Inclusion Work.
Everything else is a distraction.
Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
– Why You Need High Impact Inclusion Work
– How you can do this yourself
– How I’ve got an opportunity to help you to do this yourself
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Key Takeaways from This Episode:
I’m going to be talking about high impact inclusion work a lot.
“The problem with mainstream DEI practices is that it is not high impact inclusion work.”
I want to help you deliver high impact inclusion work.
“We want this to be sustainable, we want to keep getting results and improving.”
I want to work with you.
“I’m creating a course, an accredited course that distills everything I’ve just said into actionable steps that you can follow yourself.”
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I share actionable advice every week
Find out what to do if you’re just starting.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– 3 problems faced by organisations on their inclusion journey
– 3 problems faced by leaders doing the work
– Why I wouldn’t ask for a budget
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Start with first principles
“Do this and your work will be celebrated. Celebrated does not mean celebrations.”
Make yourself relevant by solving important problems
“Do this and everyone will openly support what you do.”
Use Evidence Based Inclusion to keep getting results
“Why do so many leaders not have a repeatable process for building inclusion at work.”
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The DEI industry is going through some tough times
But what if this is exactly what you need?
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– 3 reasons why you deserve a budget increase
– What you can do to avoid this happening to you
– How to use key principles to protect yourself
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Prove You’re Responsible Before Asking for More
“Knowing what I know. I wouldn’t give you the money and I’m on your side.”
Earn the Right to Ask for More
“It’s better to focus on building a track record of measurable results that people care about. “
Make It Easy for Leaders to Say Yes
“People often misunderstand me when I say this.
– Instead of guilt trips
– Instead of platitudes
– Instead of shaming
Make it easy for people to say yes”
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The DEI industry is going through some tough times
But what if this is exactly what you need?
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– What I told those people who asked me.
– Why I think this is good news for you..
– How this can help you become more inclusive in less time.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
The DEI industry is undergoing a necessary transformation
“The DEI bubble reminds me of the dot com bubble.”
This is your opportunity to get serious about Inclusion
“With fewer DEI grifters, there’s less noise to distract you”
Evidence-based inclusion is your key to lasting success
“Evidence Based Inclusion is about making decisions based on multiple sources.”
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4 Signs The DEI Bubble Is About To Burst
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People talk about inclusion as if it’s a lifetime commitment.
Find out why for many it depends on who won the last election.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– What leaders think about election outcomes and inclusion
– How election results influence inclusion strategies
– How organisations adjust inclusion based on government priorities
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Your company may change it’s attitude to inclusion after an election if
They depend on Government Funding
“If your organisation relies on government funding or contracts, elections could drastically change your priorities.”
They are motivated by legislation and regulations
“If your approach to diversity is regulatory driven, we can expect your attitude to shift accordingly.”
They are sensitive to public pressure and culture shifts
“Election results by definition shift power dynamics. This can also shift views on inclusion.”
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A guide to who is voting and when in this historic year for democracy
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Does Inclusion in your workplace ever address antisemitism?
For most people it’s completely ignored.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
- Why people don’t talk about Antisemitism
- A paper that outlines the challenges workplace Antisemitism
- Why it’s not all about physical violence
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Antisemitism isn’t just historical; it’s happening now
“They said that Antisemitism was a Cultural Phenomenon”
Inclusion doesn’t really talk about it
“People don’t talk about Antisemitism when it comes to Inclusion but they do talk about Jewish people.”
Research doesn’t talk about Antisemitism in the workplace
“we know next to nothing about antisemitism in the workplace”
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I talk about inclusion every day, but even I have a fear of speaking my mind fully.
But if I can change. You can change.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
How I realised that I’ve been afraid to speak up
How this fear has impacted my own work
What I’m going to do to overcome it—and how you can too.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Fear holds back real contribution.
“But there’s more I haven’t shared, because of fear.
And this fear has slowed me down in delivering my full, authentic message.”
Expressing yourself benefits other people and you
“what do you want to reconsider in terms of bringing your best self to work.”
Psychological safety is not just for other people
“Psychological safety is a condition in which human beings feel (1) included, (2) safe to learn, (3) safe to contribute, and (4) safe to challenge the status quo – all without fear of being embarrassed, marginalized, or punished in some way.”
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The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety
A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion
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So many experts and authors talking about Inclusion are so convincing.
Find how I help my clients make better decisions using razors.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– What a razor is and how it can help you
– A favourite razor of mine
– 3 razors you can apply right now to help you make better decisions.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
The simplest explanation is the best explanation.
Occam’s Razor is also known as the “law of parsimony”
Choose someone credible but doesn’t “look the part”
“I first learned about this in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book: Skin in the Game.
He gives an interesting example of two surgeons:”
What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.
“This is credited to author and journalist Christopher Hitchens.”
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How Sagan’s Razor Can Help With Extraordinary DEI Claims
The Problem With Using A Simple Approach To Diversity & Inclusion
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Are your colleagues bored of talking about diversity?
Maybe it’s because your organisation makes it boring
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to stop Diversity conversations from being boring.
– How to make Diversity as a topic stick
– How to make sure people know what to do.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Start making everything specific to them.
“Organisations can’t explain what diversity means in simple language in their specific organisation.”
Stop speaking in platitudes and fables.
“Diversity gets boring when people speak in platitudes.”
Provide actionable advice that they can implement right away.
“People want to make a difference, but they need to know how”
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The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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So many employee resources groups are a waste of your time.
I’m going to show you how to make them useful.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why I like ERGS and what they are.
– Why ERG’s are like websites in the year 2000
2 primary functions of an ERG
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
ERG’s aren’t just about your identity
“What if I there’s an ERG for Black men. But I’m not Black and I’m not a man?”
ERG’s can be practical and useful.
“I can’t wait for ERG’s to make the same progress.”
ERG’s have 2 primary functions
“Each of your activities can be placed under one of these functions.”
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There’s a lot of talk about Diversity Heroes
But what if you really need a Villain?
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The 4 elements that make a good villain
– Why you may need a “villain” where you work
– Why none of this involves harm to you
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Encourage Difficult Conversations:
“You get the benefits of a so called villain. Without the carnage”
Make Difficult Choices:
“It’s about being willing to ask difficult questions, and push for positive change.”
Be a force for growth
“It wasn’t forced on me.. but I took the opportunity to grow and learn”
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There’s a lot of talk about Diversity Heroes
But what if you really need a Villain?
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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The 4 elements that make a good villain
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Why you may need a “villain” where you work
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Why none of this involves harm to you
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Encourage Difficult Conversations:
“You get the benefits of a so called villain. Without the carnage”
Make Difficult Choices:
“It's about being willing to ask difficult questions, and push for positive change.”
Be a force for growth
“It wasn’t forced on me.. but I took the opportunity to grow and learn”
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If creating an inclusive workplace is important to you.
Find out 10 Do’s And Don’ts to urgently consider
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– 3 Biggest Problems organisations experience on their inclusion journey
– 7 Common Mistakes organisations make when
– 3 questions to constantly ask yourself and others
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Put these do’s and don’ts into practice this week
“Avoid these mistakes and you won’t have the implementation problems that others have.”
Focus on the 3 operational issues you need to consider.
“Doing this means you will make measurable inclusion progress.”
3 questions to stop getting confused.
“I’m hoping you’re asking yourself these questions about everything I’ve just shared”
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The Big Inclusion Mistake That I Have Been MakingWhy Relying On a Generic Business Case For Diversity is an Inclusion MistakeThe 7 Biggest Diversity & Inclusion Mistakes Being Made in Your Organisation: Leadership
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If you care about Diversity at work, you’re going to need to create change.
Find out what kind of change agent you are.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why diversity professionals are characterised as change agents
– 3 types of change agent worth your attention
– Key characteristics of these change agents
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Diversity professionals are characterised as change agents
“diversity professionals as change agents – radicals, tempered radicals or liberal reformers”
Inclusion work can be misleading and confusing
“I thought this was an interesting paper but I think some of the outcomes and even these frameworks were inevitable”
Use Evidence Based Inclusion to help you to make your own mind up
“we’re also about critical thinking, We’re about behaviour change”
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3-Clues to Reveal if You Have An Empty Shell Policy Towards Racism
British diversity professionals as change agents – radicals, tempered radicals or liberal reformers?
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Inclusion work is not romantic at all.
Find out what the experts don’t tell you.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why it’s not all bad news
– How you can make your life easier
– How I judge if any of this is working
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Inclusion work can be harsh and unfair
“This leaves you exposed. I don’t want that for you.”
Inclusion work can be misleading and confusing
“People with incredible charisma. But no skills, no competence, no credibility. This causes problems for us.”
Use Evidence Based Inclusion to help you to make your own mind up
“It’s impossible to overstate how important this is. For me this changes everything.”
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I’ve had 3 disturbing conversations with 3 inclusion leaders.
We’re going to share what we discussed so you don’t make their mistakes
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How I make room for high quality resources
– How I filter the signal from the noise
– How I judge if any of this is working.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Use a low information diet to make room for more insights
“This makes me less vulnerable to propaganda ”
Use Evidence Based Inclusion practice to get insights from multiple sources
“This also raises your standards and helps you to look elsewhere”
Make sure what you consume in practically relevant where you work
“It’s a waste of time unless reinforce the practical application of what you learned.”
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Overcoming Information Overload: How I Navigate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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You can do all the work and things still don’t work out.
Find out how you can avoid these real world errors in your work.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– 3 real life case studies when they didn’t get the result that I wanted
– The problems that prevented 3 organisations from succeeding
– How you can avoid experiencing similar issues
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Pay attention to the kind of problems you give attention to
“Some people pay attention to problems they don’t want to fix”
Pay attention to establishing the fundamentals
“Without a succession plan, it doesn’t matter how good your strategy is”
Pay attention to what people commit to
“even if they’re willing to invest money, they’re not always willing to invest time”
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I lead with Inclusion, not equity and this is an unpopular perspective.
Find out how you can decide what your perspective on this is.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How we think about Equity
– Why I don’t argue with people about defining DEI
– Some tools to help you to make your own mind up
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
We don’t lead with equity, but we don’t ignore it
“it’s not that I don’t talk about equity. I do, I do it a lot. But I lead with Inclusion.”
It’s useful to think of equity in terms of organisational justice
“When I think of equity, I think of fairness. When I think of fairness in the workplace, I think of organisational justice”
I like to think of procedural justice, distributive justice and interactional justice.
“ When I think of organisational justice. I think of 3 things: Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice and Interactional Justice”
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The Reason People Leave their Boss and Not their Job: Interactional Justice
Six Rules For An Inclusive Organisation Using Procedural Justice
Three Principles of an Inclusive Workplace: Distributive Justice
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When you’re doing Inclusion work, people are going to say things that seem convincing.
Find out about a scientific principle to protect you from being deceived.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Understanding Sagan’s Razor
– How to apply Sagan’s Razor in evaluating diversity and inclusion initiatives
– Practical steps to ensure your inclusion strategies are evidence-based and effective
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
“Sagan’s Razor is named after legendary astrophysicist Carl Sagan. It can be summarised by this sentence.”
This is aligned with our evidence-based inclusion practice
“A “razor” is a principle or rule of thumb that helps you make better decisions because it eliminates unlikely explanations or hypotheses.”
Always ask if the evidence is strong enough for your purposes
“Here are 6 questions to ask when people talk about Inclusion”
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We have 5 generations in the workplace at the same time.
Find out how you can turn intergenerational conflict into intergenerational collaboration.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to check your mindset in an intergenerational workplace.
– A step by step process to effectively lead people from other generations
– Why “Boomers” is not a globally relevant term
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Intergenerational collaboration enables knowledge transfer
“to me, that’s how the knowledge transfer occurs. And then, just as an added bonus, that’s also how trust builds”
Expand the pie through authenticity and vulnerability
“a lot of generational conflict is based on sort of the scarcity, there’s only so much pie to go around. And if I give some of that to you, I will not have enough pie”
pull back the curtain to challenge outdated ideas
“pull back the curtain to explain the rationale reason for why we do things a certain way here and even ask as, as a practice, ask your employees, what’s something I could better explain?”
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Gentelligence Academy
The home of the Gentelligence movement
60 Second Book Review of Gentelligence
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This is episode 350 of the show.
Find out what’s behind the numbers.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why our audience think our free stuff is better than other people’s paid stuff
– How we can work together for your inclusion journey
– Why this podcast isn’t really a podcast
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Element of Inclusion has hit 350 episodes
“that’s 350 weeks of showing up to help you on your inclusion journey”
Our Evidence Based Inclusion program is helping leaders like you get results
“We’ve got an amazing case study where not only did we transform the reputation and the impact of the HR department.”
Email me to get more in depth resources
“I’m going to be creating some guides, resources, supporting material to help you to get closer to your inclusion goals.”
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I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300]
Make measurable inclusion progress in 90 days.
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Inclusion can be co created but it requires social capital.
Find out why social capital is so important for inclusion.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How systems thinking can be used to build inclusion.
– Why trade-offs must be considered in inclusion work
– Why counter-stereotyping helps mitigate biases
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Social capital is under explored area of inclusion work
“People do it, because belonging is sexy. But.. I think social capital has a deeper impact.”
Organisational systems can be leveraged to co create inclusion
“I talked about is a systems thinking it’s also kind of systems doing “
Intellectual honesty allows us to keep our integrity on the path.
“ it’s actually creating the conditions for people to feel like they can be intellectually honest with you”
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Amri B Johnson Substack
Inclusion Wins
60 Second Book Review of Reconstructing Inclusion
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Your workplace needs an Inclusion Thought Leader
Find out why you I think it should be you
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why the bar to thought leadership is so low
– Why your colleagues will be happy for you to do it
– How I have done this myself
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Thought leadership involves useful thoughts and sharing them.
“The leaders I know making progress with Inclusion in their workplace are curators”
People are begging to be led by someone who has their best interests at heart
“People want to hear this stuff from someone they trust.”
You’re in a great position to be that person
“You don’t need to be a subject matter expert. But you do need an answer to that question.”
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The Strategy Of Preeminence
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Inclusion and Belonging are both relevant where you work.
Find out why you shouldn’t confuse or replace one with with other
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How inclusion intentionally addresses workplace diversity
– How belonging naturally follows effective inclusion
– How to differentiate inclusion from belonging
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Belonging and Inclusion are not the same thing
“Belonging is subjective whereas inclusion is intentional.”
The research shows that Belonging is part of Inclusion
“Inclusion is found at the intersection of Diversity and Belonging.”
People are talking about Belonging in contradictory ways
“People are talking about belonging in a lot of ambiguous ways.”
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Belonging Is a Feeling. Inclusion Is How You Foster It.
The Authority Series: Dr Lauran Star on Evidence Based Inclusion
Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging To Build Innovative Teams [Book Review]
6 Inclusive Themes You Can’t Afford To Ignore
Is it Time To Drop Belonging From the Diversity Conversation?
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
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Last week the element of Inclusion podcast was 7 years old
Find out 7 critical lessons I’ve learned to help you on your inclusion journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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Why you don’t need a big budget for your Inclusion Journey
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How I used a Blue Ocean Strategy to create a category of 1
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Why I never checked my download figures for over 2 years
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
The Element of Inclusion podcast is 7 years old
“I recorded the first episode of this podcast on an iPhone.”
I’m still informing and educating using applied research and thought leadership
7 years of podcasts are available to you whenever you want. Nearly 350 episodes.
I’m still on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace inclusive.
“People seek my help because of my critical approach and rigour. Yet underneath this is a naive person trying to make a difference:
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Pilot Episode: The Diversity & Inclusion Advice No One Will Give You
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It’s not easy to get Diversity data… or is it?
Find out how some techniques to improve your current efforts.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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The importance of data driven DEI tactics
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How to get qualitative data
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How to use focus groups effectively
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Inclusion is specific behaviours not feelings.
“Inclusion is a behaviour. Inclusion is what we do, specifically what we do that result in others feeling valued respected, seen and heard.”
It's easier to start collecting data than you think
“So you're getting that voice data, that's what qualitative data is, and a focus group is a really nice way of doing that.”
Feedback fuels progress
“you can measure them. And because you can measure them, you can hold people accountable for them.“
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Mattingly Solutions
Inclusalytics
60 Second Book Review : Inclusalytics
If you’re like me, you like to get to the point fast.
Find out how I do it with my clients.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Distinguishing between claims, assumptions and hypotheses
– How I shortcut insights for my clients
– How to use evidence to avoid distractions
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
What evidence do you have to support this?
“That puts you ahead of 95 maybe 96% of the people I’ve encountered on this issue. “
What evidence do you have to support this?
“A useful way to think about qualitative research is 4 key things.”
What do people who disagree with you think?
“What about the people who are reasonable. Open minded. Know what you know. But completely disagree?“
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Dealing with Diversity and Inclusion is not easy because everyone is so convincing.
Find out how I avoid DEI misinformation in 30 seconds
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How I avoid the confusion of DEI
– My 2 Step Formula that saves me weeks
– Key areas where I have no evidence
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
A claim is a statement that a person wants you to believe is true. Is fact, is reality.
“Those are claims. I want you to believe those statements are true.”
Assumptions typically reflect a belief, experience or ideas that a person has
“That’s an assumption. Based on my experience, working with people like you”
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for what happened in the past or what will happen in the future.
“My hypothesis is I get to help everyone. I can help everyone”
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Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
3 Common Errors Keeping You From An Inclusive Workplace
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Pretend you are responsible for Inclusion where you work.
Find out about 3 Common errors keeping you from an Inclusive workplace
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why the Fallacy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion is so common
– How to avoid the Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
– How to recognise the Propaganda Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
A fallacy is an error or a flaw in reasoning
“they take the evidence but the reasoning behind the use of that evidence is flawed.”
False proxies are unrelated to the thing we want to observe.
“A proxy is a variable we observe when the variable we’re really interested is difficult to observe. “
Propaganda is half-truths, or lie designed to influence public opinion
“Propaganda is often disguised as education.”
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The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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If you’re responsible for people. You’re responsible for Inclusion
Find out about 8 proven practices for People Leaders to achieve Inclusion
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why you need to give people a reason to work with you
– Why having a budget won’t solve all your problems
– How these 8 steps get my clients results
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Getting organised is a crucial part of Evidence Based Inclusion
“Evidence Based Inclusion means you benefit from expertise of others as well as yourself.”
Evidence Based Inclusion doesn’t mean you need a PhD.
“People respond to support and recognition. That’s not insight. That should be standard.”
Keep it simple, keep it moving, and keep improving.
“You have no idea how effective that is.”
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HR Coffee Time Podcast
Here are 8 practices I use with People Leaders to make Inclusion achievable.
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I’m going to talk about myself in a way that’s unusual to me.
Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How I quit my job to live on a tropical island
– Why being from Ilford informs my perspective
– How a magazine article changed my life
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I don’t like to talk about myself but I wanted to share more about my journey
“I don’t spend much time talking about myself. But I recently shared something on LinkedIn that got a lot of interest”
My mission to help you is informed by my upbringing and a deeper legacy
“I come from a legacy of service and contribution. It’s been going on for generations, centuries.”
I’m making contributions to help you make contributions
“I make powerful contributions for my clients.
I make powerful contributions for the industry.
I make powerful contributions for you.”
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Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
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Inclusive Leadership is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot.
Find out how to become a change agent through Inclusive Leadership.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How providing space for dissenting views can strengthen strategies.
– How assessing individual behaviours drives systemic change
– Why tying initiatives to business metrics prevents delegation
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Inclusive Leadership is all about Change Management
“it really focuses on that change management ethos around how you create a diverse, equitable and inclusive, inclusive workplace.”
Leaders can’t delegate their behaviour
“You cannot delegate your behaviour. As a leader. You cannot delegate the decisions you make. And you cannot delegate the output of that.”
Every Person Influences Culture
“we all influence what it feels like for other people to be in the workplace, whether they can be themselves whether they can be truly authentic”
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60 Second Book Review
Every Person Influences Culture : it’s not just about the leaders.
Charlotte Sweeney Associates
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I’ve got an awkward problem with Evidence Based Inclusion and my business.
Find out how you can help me by accepting an offer you can’t refuse
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The Awkward problem I can’t escape from
– The uncomfortable truths we frequently discuss
– How you can help me address this issue
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I’m looking for more evidence to show the power of Evidence Based Inclusion
“Frankly, this is an awkward problem for me that we’ve decided to put all of our attention to fix.”
I’ll help you demonstrate measurable progress in Inclusion within 90 days without a fear of getting it wrong.
“You won’t have a fear of getting it wrong because you will have the competence to take on any challenge using a system that sticks”
Contact me ASAP to get an offer you can’t refuse and special bonuses
“If you’ve ever wanted to work with me personally. Now’s the time to make it happen.”
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The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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Racism is persistent in 21st Century society
Find out why “a compassionate, scientific approach to achieving racial justice” is helpful
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How Social Activists can become the thing they oppose
– Why an interdisciplinary approach to racial justice work is useful
– How Emotional intelligence helps racial justice
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
– Emotions have an important role in addressing racial injustice
“we pass emotions on to each other the way we pass colds. And so there’s so much research on emotional intelligence that is rooted in hard science”.
– It’s useful to pay close attention to our patterns of bias in everyday life
“if we’re not careful, or not thoughtful, we can become like those that we oppose.”
– Consider combining science with compassion in opposing racism
“I immersed myself in a lot of research. I had, like, read literally hundreds of, of research papers”
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Shakil Writes
Anima Leadership
Deep Diversity
60 Second Book Review of Deep Diversity
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5 years ago I completed a Professional Certificate in coaching
Find out why there’s a tension between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching
– Why coaching is not a profession
– The reason I became a coach
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Coaching is not a profession, neither is accounting or DEI work.
“It’s not a profession. Despite what you’ve been told to be a profession. You need 4 things.”
Evidence Based Inclusion is not the same as Coaching
“That’s why people hire me. That’s not the same as coaching at all. I became comfortable with that on the course.”
You don’t have to choose one or the other, you can choose both.
“ it’s funny because the coaching skills allowed me to understand this myself and use this”
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International Coaching Federation
An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportunity That You Can’t Refuse
3 Reasons Why There’s Not Enough Diversity in Coaching
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Building Inclusion is a task that may never be finished.
Find out why it’s useful to think about it as an infinite game.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between being dramatic and theatrical
– The goal of any infinite game
– Why finite games in Inclusion leave you short changed
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
It’s useful to think of Inclusion as an infinite game.
“You don’t know who’s playing along. You don’t know all the rules. You don’t know when this is going to stop.”
There are no fixed rules, no fixed boundaries and no fixed end point.
“You get to make the rules. You get to push the boundaries. You get to contribute even if no one knows who you are.”
The goal isn’t to win in the short term.
“Sometimes you may not feel like showing up. Sometimes I don’t feel like showing up! But our focus is on ongoing engagement and participation, with no fixed endpoint.”
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The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-Lasting Success
Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life As Play and Possibility
Alex Hormozi
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You’ve heard of Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion.
Find out why there’s missing evidence that one leads to the other.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion
– The missing model from Inclusive Leadership to Organisational Inclusion
– The evidence I have to support the relationship
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Inclusive Leadership involves empowerment, humility, courage and accountability
“As far as I can see they then turned to a paper which linked altruistic leadership to inclusion, team citizenship and employee innovation.”
Organisational inclusion involves equitable employment practices, integration of differences and Inclusion in decision-making
“They said If a leader follows inclusive behavior it will lead to creation of an inclusive work environment.”
I think one leads to the other, but the paper couldn’t prove it
“I think this model can work. I’ve got evidence myself that it does work.”
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Inclusive leadership: new age leadership to foster organizational inclusion
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Research says that DEI training is ineffective
Here I’m speaking with an author who provides practical tips to make it effective
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to create opportunities for storytelling
– How to focus on both process and outcomes as lifelong learners
– The value in building a set of core competencies for DEI professionals.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
3 levels of sharing you need to know
“ I talk about Surface stories, Snorkel stories and Scuba stories”
2 pulse questions to ask members of your team
“by asking very specific, open ended questions, what is one thing that leadership can do, or one thing that you would like to see that you think would make the most significant difference in the next six months”
Why Trainers are so well placed for Inclusion
“I realised training and talent development professionals have access to everyone across the organisation in some way”
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60 Second Book Review : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers
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I’ve just been reminded how obscure Inclusion narratives are
Find out when the research does not support the claims
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How the popular press can be misleading
– How my trust was destroyed by what I read
– Why you should pay attention to social desirability
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Be careful when people say Research says
“You can get away with almost anything if you use the words “research shows”, I know this. To prevent you from thinking I’m manipulating you. I share my sources.”
Check out the show notes, they are there for you to use
“That’s why I do my best to reveal my bias so you can make your own mind up.”
Consider social desirability when discussing Inclusion in public
“These may not be the most useful questions because each one has a socially desirable response.”
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Are You Stuck In An ‘Inclusion Delusion’?
Bias Blind Spot: Structure,Measurement, and Consequences
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Too many over complicate Inclusion. Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book to uncomplicate it. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to simplify DEI – Why DEI needs to be untangled – The importance of dialogue as an asset Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways …
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7 years ago this week I become Dr Jonathan Find out what this actually means Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The traumatic experience I had on my PhD journey – How my triumph benefits you – What I learned and why it matters to you Play the episode for more Here’s …
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My first book may have Evidence Based Inclusion in the title Find out how from an author who already wrote that book Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What the research really says about the Business Case for Diversity – How to use Evidence to build Inclusion where you work – A …
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DEI is under comprehensive attack by powerful voices. Find out why you should feel confident about your future. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I’m trying to inspire you rather than instruct you – How you can use our tried and test formula – How you can focus on relevant results …
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This is my end of year show Find out how I’m giving you a confidence boost for 2024. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The things I’ve decided to stop doing in 2024 – How I’m helping you make your own mind up – How I want you to raise your standards …
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Company surveys are like your corporate Miranda rights. Find out how to make this a thing of the past. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The 3 P Framework to build an Inclusive Organizqtion – How the world is divided into two groups – How to avoid creating under rated Leaders Play …
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Two weeks ago I gave some guidance to my 16 year old self. Find out how you can make a contribution to your marketplace. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Some of my personal backstory – Why I really needed the advice – What my motivation was Play the episode for more …
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A lot of the narratives around Black racism that I encounter is focused on the US and UK. Find out how you can consider a more multi faceted approach Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What to do if you’re seeking to educate your child in a racialised environment – Why racism …
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Someone asked me what about what my day is like on my Inclusion Journey. Find out 3 unexpected observations from a single day last week Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – An awkward question you may not be ready for – Why managing your psychological contracts is vital – The devastating evidence …
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Last week I spent some time with some inspirational Community leaders. Find out the 3 vital lessons they reminded me of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why I need to do more because of my privilege – How you can make an impact with your work – How we can aspire …
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I speak with a lot of DEI Leaders who make a predictable and unforgiving mistake. Find out how this leads to them getting ignored Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why what was acceptable last year is not acceptable this year – Why DEI leaders need to think in reporting cycles – …
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I spend my time talking about your Inclusion Journey. Find out how leaders can think about their Equity Journey. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What to do if you’re trying to encourage others to be Waymakers – Why it’s important to be seen, respected, valued and protected – How you can …
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People have been asking me how organisations should respond to the horrific violence in Israel and Palestine. Find out why Leaders Are Petrified Of Getting it Wrong Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why many leaders are not as prepared as they should be – Why you should exercise caution engaging your …
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I spend most of my time talking about Inclusion Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book about how all of us contribute to exclusion Find out what Dr Tiffany Jana : author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion has to say about the topic. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – …
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So much of Inclusion is hindered by Status games within organisations. Find out about why it’s a huge problem outside of organisations too. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why I decided not to play a Status Game – When you think Status games are unfair – the connection between Status and …
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Conversations about gender identity, gender representation and sex are often unclear. Find out what Michael Bach : author of Alphabet Soup has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What this book has to offer that we can’t get anywhere else – What people often get wrong about this …
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When it comes to pay equity there is one person in your organisation who holds the key. Find out why you shouldn’t ignore this person Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – My personal experience of pay discrimination – Why gender pay gaps can be misleading – How you can use payroll professionals …
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Career advice for women often assume all women can follow the same rules to get the same results. Find out what Minda Harts; author of the Memo has to say about it Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What this book has to offer that we can’t get anywhere else – What …
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It’s not unusual for people to think Diversity and Inclusion promises one thing and delivers something else. Find out why people will use this to disengage. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why this problem is more common than you think – How this differs from the classic “bait and switch” scam. …
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I talk about Rhetoric like it’s a bad thing. Not true Find out why I don’t like it when it’s used against you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad – How Transformational Leaders influence us – What I do to benefit from Rhetorical Leadership Play …
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I talk about Rhetoric like it’s a bad thing. Not true
Find out why I don’t like it when it’s used against you.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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Why Rhetoric is neither good or bad
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How Transformational Leaders influence us
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What I do to benefit from Rhetorical Leadership
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Rhetoric is the essence of leadership
“Charismatic, convincing, persuasion. They go hand in hand with Rhetoric “
Rhetoric functions to adjust ideas to people and people to ideas
“This is where it gets interesting for me because when I think of Rhetoric I think of persuasion.”
Make your own mind up
“For me personally a large part of that isn’t about convincing people to do what they’re told. It’s about letting people make their own minds up.”
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What is Rhetorical Leadership?: My Perspective
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Every week people send me questions about all sorts of things Find out the answers to the questions I don’t normally answer on air Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my family influences my contribution here – Why I am always taking a course – Where I think Inclusion work is …
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The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Find out how this is predicted using the Matthew Effect Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How a Bible verse predicts inequality – Why you need to reconsider your own beliefs on this topic – What my Economics Teachers that helps me to …
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I’ve just finished reading and reviewing 30 books in 30 weeks Find out what I learned Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my agenda influences my reading – Why I want you to make your own mind up – What I ignore when I’m reading books Play the episode for more …
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Find out why it needs to evolve to stay relevant for you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How my bias supports you – The future of research – What obligations do organisations have for inequality? Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: Research follows a pattern …
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If you want to get to the top, you’re engaged in a career tournament. Find out why it’s not the same rules for Minority Executives. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How this book influenced my work – Why they chose to study the “winners” – What you can learn to improve …
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Don’t be fooled by big ticket Diversity initiatives and huge investment programmes Find out why it’s smarter to start with a pilot project. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I use pilot projects with clients – Why I used pilots in my own business – How you can work with me …
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Diversity Reports are being used to lie to you. Find out how this is happening! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How high level data is used to obscure reality – Why you need to really trust the people who create the reports – How accountancy provides clues for increased transparency Play …
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14 years ago, an epic experience transformed my life, placing me on a path that brought me to your attention. Find out why it nearly didn’t happen ! Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I use a timeless framework to explain my Inclusion Journey so you can understand your own. – …
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I cover a lot of books on this show. Find out about a book that captures a lot of the way I work with clients. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How this book influences my work with clients – The scientific approach that most Diversity experts don’t use – The nature …
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Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth. Find out how some people have been misleading you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading you astray – The reason “Diversity experts” are able to deceive you so easily …
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People misunderstand what I mean when I say Evidence Based Inclusion Find out what I mean by Evidence Based Inclusion and here’s why it really matters to you Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I was using the principles anyway – The epiphany I had that made me commit – The …
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This is episode 300 of the show and I’ve realised I let you down Find out how I’m going to make it up to you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The epiphany I had while recording this episode – How you can see behind the scenes of the show – The …
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I’ve found a book to help you cut through the nonsense of DEI Find out you can do “DEI right”. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – The benefit of reading books by prolific writers – Why you should be willing to change your mind – How revealing our bias is helpful for …
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I have a very satisfying career but it was not always so Find out the 5 career tips that have transformed my life every 6 months. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How I think of a career in a way that’s different to most people – Why you should not “follow …
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The Element of Inclusion Podcast is 6 years old today.
Find out my 6 favourite shows from the past year.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– 6 shows that give you an insight into my personality and motivation
– Why I don’t share as much of myself as others
– How you can help me on my mission
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
6 years done and more to come
“I’ve picked 6 episodes of the show from the past year that shared a little bit about me, my beliefs and aspirations.”
I’m your number 1 trusted advisor
“I do all the talking but you’re the star of the show”
Help me to help more people like you
“tell your friends, tell your family, tell your colleagues. Tell anyone whos’ values and aspirations are aligned with ours.”
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Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your MacGuffin On Your Inclusion Journey
3 Inclusive Lessons From Stoic Philosophy
The Non Obvious Reason Why I’m So Serious On This Podcast
What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days
5 Reasons Why This Show Is Part of Your Continuing Professional Development
How Star Trek Inspires Our Vision For An Inclusive Future
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There’s an exam tactic that I use to help students pass exams
Find out how I use it to help organisations become Inclusive.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– My incredible track record getting people to pass exams
– 3 mistakes organisations and students make when the pressure is on
– Why thinking this is a short cut is a mistake
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Don’t dismiss your silly mistakes
“We called them silly because it trivialises the error instead of stressing you out “
Don’t assume all the answers are beyond you
“For you it’s easier than students because it’s real life ”
Don’t forget to build a critical mass of knowledge and experience
“We’re constantly building the critical mass of knowledge that makes all of this possible “
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2 weeks ago issued a survey because I wanted to know more about you
Find out the 4 questions that revealed insights from your Inclusion Journey.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The head start I have in understanding your Inclusion Journey
– How my quick and dirty survey confirmed over a decade of research
– Your key concerns about the workplace
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
You’re a leader even if no one uses that word about you
“You are the driver of positive change where you work. Your actions nurture the character of your organisation. “
Getting Senior leaders to buy in is a huge challenge for many of you
“This kept coming up and I want to impress on you that the so called business case for Diversity hasn’t convinced them.”
The 3 Biggest Problems remain helpful for finding solutions
“When I asked what would need to change to make your organisation more inclusive. You spoke about the 3 Biggest problems “
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People talk about Diversity importance of Diversity data but they don’t know what that means
Find out about a book that explains how to deal with this in practical terms
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– One of the most frustrating things I experience doing Diversity research
– A 5 Step Maturity Model to assess your organisation
– My tactic for avoiding confusion when discussing DEI
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Organisations need to collect, analyse and derive actionable insights from data
“the authors said it’s not enough. It’s equally important to continue this process in order to measure your ongoing process towards your DEI objectives.”
Organisations need to make the data matter if they want to be able to maintain this cycle.
“Organisations that achieve this should be applauded but they should also share the results of the work they’ve done.”
Don’t confuse awareness with doing doing whatever is necessary for Inclusion
“There’s plenty of organisations raising awareness but they’re not “committed to doing whatever is necessary to advance DEI in their organisation”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
The Crucial Difference Between Information and Insights for Inclusion
How Employee Resource Groups Will Create Diverse and Inclusive Business Opportunities In The Future [Interview with Fernando Serpa]
Check out these resources
Dr. Jonathan’s PhD thesis
Inclusalytics website
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What if HR was all about people and all about helping you?
Find out what it takes for that to be true.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– My naive hope for HR professionals
– An emotive argument in favour of HR
– My research that reveals a side of HR that no one talks about
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
HR have the power to influence the values of the organisation.
“Successful HR leaders were the ones who by their own standards were able to protect employees.”
HR leaders feel like the work is a calling
“I spoke to a lot of people who were personally invested In the business, for these HR Leaders.. it wasn’t just a job.”
HR are focused on being more human
“HR Leaders are in the people business; but they aren’t always considered to be people.”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why Employees Should NEVER Trust Human Resources
The Dirty Secret of Inclusion Work: The Principal Agent Problem
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HR is not your friend and employees should never trust them; that’s the message of an article I recently read.
Find out how much of that we agree with.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– My personal experience with HR
– Why this article does not present a balanced argument
– Why HR may feel they have to protect themselves from you
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
HR is an Agent of the Organisation
“I’ve spoken about Principal Agent issues in a different context. Think of HR as the Agent. Think of the Organisation as the Principal. The Agent acts on behalf of the Principal.”
HR are the true face of an organisation
“I find HR typically reflect the true character of the organisation.”
HR doesn’t have the Power that you think it does
“ too often HR Leaders they aren’t able to influence the organisation in they way they want.”
Check out these resources
Why Employees Should NEVER Trust Human Resources
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The Dirty Secret of Inclusion Work: The Principal Agent Problem
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You may think there is so much information about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion it’s hard to know where to start.
Find out my tactics for avoiding information overload
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– My 2 step tactics that protect me from being overwhelmed
– The common issues I’ve learned from 1000+ conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
– The tell tale signs to help you cut through the noise
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Low Information Diet
“This makes me less vulnerable to the propaganda that populates this space”
Quality over Quantity
“focus on high-quality sources that provide valuable insights and actionable advice.”
Not all of the information that’s out there is intended to educate you
“Not only will you not be overwhelmed. You’ll realise that there isn’t enough educational information, educational content out there. “
Check out these related episodes of the show.
The Crucial Difference Between Information and Insights for Inclusion
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People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop.
People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop.
Find out why I think a lot of the people complaining created this problem
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Critical Diversity and why it matters to you
– How a restaurant chain went from class action law suits to being one of the highest rated organisations in the USA
– Why this book bridges the research practice gap.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Critical Diversity was the equal inclusion of people from varied background.
“It involves understanding that people have differences and there is value in those differences. The authors presented this as the antidote to the existing way Diversity is practiced.”
This challenges main stream narratives by saying things they won’t
“most empirical evidence shows that diversity is most likely to hinder group functioning”.
It’s possible to make Diversity work in your organisation but it takes longer than you think
“In 1994, Denny’s Restaurantssettled a class action lawsuit for US $54.4 million. 20 years later they were ranked as a Top 10 leader by Fortune magazine for “America’s 50 Best Companies for Minorities.”
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Diversity in Organizations
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Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review]
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People are surprised that Diversity and Inclusion budgets are facing the chop.
Find out why I think a lot of the people complaining created this problem
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The problems Diversity experts have created for themselves
– The PICOC tactic to protect your budgets long term
– My personal insights on how to avoid the chop
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
The DEI bubble burst was postponed.. for a while
“the way Inclusion work is practiced and dare I say it celebrated, makes it easy for people to ease off when the attention diminishes”
DEI experts have contributed to the demise of DEI
“Not enough people want to own their own contribution to the problem”
Protect yourself with Evidence Based Inclusion
“This is why I keep telling you about Evidence Based Inclusion. It’s pragmatic and practical. “
Check out these resources
Meg Crumbine Post
Are Diversity and Inclusion vague terms to you?
Check out these related episodes of the show.
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case
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Big Companies think they’re investing to make their workplaces inclusive
Find out why research shows their employees don’t think it’s enough.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why should not be mislead by catchy headlines
– How researchers were tracking the wrong things
– The results that made me rethink my view of panel events
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Don’t just believe article headlines because it’s an high status publication
“What we do know is that what we’re about to discuss are big company problems. But presented as if they are problems for all organisations.”
Don’t buy into generic research findings
“Employees want equal opportunities for advancement. Employees want managers to recognize their strengths. These feel like generic statements that anyone would say”
Make sure you’re comparing like for like
“What they didn’t describe was how effective or useful they are. To make it simpler.. it doesn’t tell me the outputs of the efforts. So to me this article is comparing to different things ”
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
Research: Where Employees Think Companies’ DEIB Efforts Are Failing
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The Reason You Are Ignoring The Diversity Promises Your Company Is Making To You
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Star Trek has massively influenced my views about the future of work
Find out why it influences everything we do here
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why they solved all the problems we have now
– How Diversity becomes something that is taken for granted
– How a true meritocracy is allowed to emerge
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I’m on a mission like the characters in Star Trek
“The entire premise of the show is about a team of people on a mission to engage life that is different from them.”
I dream of a society where everyone can reach their potential
“In the world of Star Trek humans live in a world where:
Everyone can perform
Everyone can belong
Everyone can reach their potential”
I like Star Trek’s optimistic view of our future
“I spend a lot of time thinking about all the good things that would happen if we adopted some of those attitudes right now.”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your MacGuffin On Your Inclusion Journey
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The Second Rule of our Book Club is “It’s all about the Book” or is it?
Find out why the book isn’t as important as I thought?
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why Book Clubs are a powerful learning experience
– How we use our Book Club as a filter
– How our Book Club format transforms our engagement
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Book Clubs are not all about Books
“This is fascinating because it’s a Book Club but they’re not there to discuss the book themselves.”
It’s about what you do with the learning inspired by the book
“Bringing people together to learn and engage with each other is often the real value.”
Come to our Book Club or start your own
“If you’re thinking about starting a book club or joining one, try shifting your focus away from the book and towards the people.”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days
Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?
Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books
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I talk about your Inclusion Journey all the time.
Find out about an author who’s talking about your Equity Journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How the author shares a habit of mine
– Why this book was so well written
– 4 Types of conversations you can start
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Waymaking involves using your position and power to make way for those who lack it
“People with power, people with position have the opportunity and responsibility to make a way for people who don’t have power, who don’t have position”
20 60 20 Theory
The idea is during a culture change: 20% will lead and go with it, 60% will sit on the fence and 20% will resist the change”
Take time to figure out what Equity means for you
“that may be my bias creeping in. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. These are ambiguous terms.“
Check out these related episodes of the show.
What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days
Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review]
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Chief Diversity Officers are committed to building Inclusion
Find out why some organisations makes this impossible
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How a simple Economics principle explains your Diversity problems at work
– How Grifters are able to repeatedly scam organisations
– Why Chief Diversity Officers are fixated on the wrong numbers
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Principal Agent Problem is caused by conflict of interests
“It’s a “bait and switch”. They get Promised one thing. But they get something different.”
Principal Agent Problem is caused by asymmetric information
“There’s asymmetric information. The Organisation doesn’t actually know what it takes to create inclusion”
Sometimes the Principal is a bad actor.. sometimes it’s the agent
“They are one of the Grifters I often talk about. They know that it’s easy to get people to buy into short term outcomes”
Check out these resources and related episodes of the show.
The Huge Advantage You Have If Inclusion Is NOT Part of Your Day Job
The Scam of the Century: How Chief Diversity Officers Are Let Down
Demand for Chief Diversity Officers Is High. So Is Turnover.
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Chief Diversity Officers are committed to building Inclusion
Find out why some organisations makes this impossible
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
-
How a simple Economics principle explains your Diversity problems at work
-
How Grifters are able to repeatedly scam organisations
-
Why Chief Diversity Officers are fixated on the wrong numbers
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Principal Agent Problem is caused by conflict of interests
“It’s a “bait and switch”. They get Promised one thing. But they get something different.”
Principal Agent Problem is caused by asymmetric information
“There’s asymmetric information. The Organisation doesn’t actually know what it takes to create inclusion”
Sometimes the Principal is a bad actor.. sometimes it’s the agent
“They are one of the Grifters I often talk about. They know that it’s easy to get people to buy into short term outcomes”
Check out these resources and related episodes of the show.
The Huge Advantage You Have If Inclusion Is NOT Part of Your Day Job
The Scam of the Century: How Chief Diversity Officers Are Let Down
Demand for Chief Diversity Officers Is High. So Is Turnover.
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Work with me 1:1
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You’re lucky if Inclusion is NOT part of your day job
Find out about the advantages you have that you may not be aware of.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How your standards will make you a leader
– Why you are free to think for yourself
– Why you get to focus on realistic time scales with no pressure
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
You have more advantages than you think
“You need to understand that your standards regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion are among the highest in the world.”
You don’t have the burden of performance
“You get to ease Inclusion into your Everyday life without the unnecessary pantomime”
Even if you miss, you can’t miss
“You can start a Book Club once a month for the rest of the year. If 5 people attend in the whole year. That’s a win.”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace
Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?
The Red Flags to Watch Out for in DEI Leader Job Descriptions
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You’re lucky if Inclusion is NOT part of your day job
Find out about the advantages you have that you may not be aware of.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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How your standards will make you a leader
-
Why you are free to think for yourself
-
Why you get to focus on realistic time scales with no pressure
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
You have more advantages than you think
“You need to understand that your standards regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion are among the highest in the world.”
You don’t have the burden of performance
“You get to ease Inclusion into your Everyday life without the unnecessary pantomime”
Even if you miss, you can’t miss
“You can start a Book Club once a month for the rest of the year. If 5 people attend in the whole year. That’s a win.”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace
Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?
The Red Flags to Watch Out for in DEI Leader Job Descriptions
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Work with me 1:1
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You’re the Hero of your Inclusion Journey
Find out you need to be aware of your Macguffin
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you
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How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you
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4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
A Macguffin is a plot device that encourages people to take action
“In a movie think of a Macguffin as a plot device, it’s normally an object that everyone is pursuing in order to achieve a particular goal”
A Macguffin is a vehicle for something more important
“In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Golden ticket is the Macguffin. It’s only important because it gives the owner a chance to meet Willy Wonka”
Don’t focus on Macguffins if it takes you away from your Inclusion goals or compromises your values
“I don’t like the idea of you replacing your goal with a McMuffin, especially if the Macguffin is a credibility indicator”
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
MacGuffin
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake
Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders
4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders
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Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work
Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices.
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
- Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you
- How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you
- 4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise
Play the episode for more
Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
They present a 4 part framework that explores how leaders help shape the impact of HR diversity practices
“This paper is asking how do leaders respond to Diversity, to Inclusion initiatives when presented to them by in this case HR. Given that this is all theory. I want to play around with this a bit to make it useful to us.”
This is a theoretical model that I think can help you
“My model has been tried and tested in the real world. It’s valid it’s reliable. That model is not valid and reliable. But I think it’s insightful”
It’s focused on two organisational identities
“ 1. They called this effectiveness-focused “Leaders that supports organizational effectiveness” 2. They called this diversity -focused “leaders that supports HR’s diversity practices””
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
Here’s my PhD Thesis
How leaders shape the impact of HR’s diversity practices on employee inclusion
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes
Is DEI Training a Waste of Time?
Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else
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Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work
Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
-
Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you
-
How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you
-
4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
They present a 4 part framework that explores how leaders help shape the impact of HR diversity practices
“This paper is asking how do leaders respond to Diversity, to Inclusion initiatives when presented to them by in this case HR. Given that this is all theory. I want to play around with this a bit to make it useful to us.”
This is a theoretical model that I think can help you
“My model has been tried and tested in the real world. It’s valid it’s reliable. That model is not valid and reliable. But I think it’s insightful”
It’s focused on two organisational identities
“ 1. They called this effectiveness-focused “Leaders that supports organizational effectiveness” 2. They called this diversity -focused “leaders that supports HR's diversity practices””
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
Here’s my PhD Thesis
How leaders shape the impact of HR's diversity practices on employee inclusion
Check out these related episodes of the show.
Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes
Is DEI Training a Waste of Time?
Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else
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Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work
Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
-
Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you
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How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you
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4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
They present a 4 part framework that explores how leaders help shape the impact of HR diversity practices
“This paper is asking how do leaders respond to Diversity, to Inclusion initiatives when presented to them by in this case HR. Given that this is all theory. I want to play around with this a bit to make it useful to us.”
This is a theoretical model that I think can help you
“My model has been tried and tested in the real world. It’s valid it’s reliable. That model is not valid and reliable. But I think it’s insightful”
It’s focused on two organisational identities
“ 1. They called this effectiveness-focused “Leaders that supports organizational effectiveness” 2. They called this diversity -focused “leaders that supports HR's diversity practices””
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
Here’s my PhD Thesis
How leaders shape the impact of HR's diversity practices on employee inclusion
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Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion
Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews
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5 things all the “best DEI books” did well
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4 ways people responded to my book reviews
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
The best books are written for one person with a clear narrow focus that they pay off
“Too many books feel obliged to cover a wide variety of topics. This is dissatisfying because you don’t get to learn much. The best books covered limited material.”
People don’t always pay attention to the classics even though modern books often copy them
“This fascinated me because many of the “popular” books were repeating things from the Lindy books.”
Some people want to go deeper and I’m creating resources to help you
“In response to popular demand, I’m going to be offering The element of Inclusion Book Insights. These are detailed breakdowns of books to support you on your Inclusion Journey.”
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
Check my Tik Tok account for the 60 Second Book Reviews
Here’s our beta website for the Element of Inclusion Insights
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Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books
Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?
Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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Work with me 1:1
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Get Practical Book Insights
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Get our Free Email Course
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So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways.
Find out status contests waste everyone’s time.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How status contests mean that the people lose out
– My real life examples of sabotage caused by status contests
– How the Status Problem relates to the Fallacy Problem and the Rhetorical problems of DEI
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Status Contests cause problems when people feel their power is being undermined
“The power outside of the group is used to exert a force within the group. It’s not always clear who wins the status contest.”
Status Contests cause problems when people feel their privilege is being undermined
“HR gets a lot of hate, but they’re considered to be a necessary evil. Diversity, Inclusion doesn’t always have that privilege.”
Status Contests cause problems when people want to maintain their status
“It’s not easy to say what you really think. So it’s easier to follow the mainstream ”
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The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways.
Find out status contests waste everyone’s time.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
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How status contests mean that the people lose out
-
My real life examples of sabotage caused by status contests
-
How the Status Problem relates to the Fallacy Problem and the Rhetorical problems of DEI
Play the episode for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Status Contests cause problems when people feel their power is being undermined
“The power outside of the group is used to exert a force within the group. It’s not always clear who wins the status contest.”
Status Contests cause problems when people feel their privilege is being undermined
“HR gets a lot of hate, but they’re considered to be a necessary evil. Diversity, Inclusion doesn’t always have that privilege.”
Status Contests cause problems when people want to maintain their status
“It’s not easy to say what you really think. So it’s easier to follow the mainstream ”
Check out these related episodes of the show.
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
-
Work with me 1:1 on an Insight Call to address your Inclusion challenges.
-
Get Practical Insights From Diversity & Inclusion related books in your inbox every two weeks
-
Get our Free Email Course Explaining The 3 Biggest Problems Organisations Experience On Their Inclusion Journey
Click here for more resources
Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends
Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable.
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
– Why I want to be accountable for my actions
– Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me
– How I’m going to be giving more and asking for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I made a decision to be a writer BEFORE being an author
“If I choose to be an Author, it makes it all about me. I have a book that serves my interests. If I choose to be a Writer, it makes it all about you.”
Writing everyday accelerated my progress towards my mission
“We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders “
This isn’t just a podcast
“In 100 years this will be a cultural artefact because of the way it’s constructed and what it’s designed to achieve”
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Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends
Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable.
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
-
Why I want to be accountable for my actions
-
Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me
-
How I’m going to be giving more and asking for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I made a decision to be a writer BEFORE being an author
“If I choose to be an Author, it makes it all about me. I have a book that serves my interests. If I choose to be a Writer, it makes it all about you.”
Writing everyday accelerated my progress towards my mission
“We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders “
This isn’t just a podcast
“In 100 years this will be a cultural artefact because of the way it’s constructed and what it’s designed to achieve”
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Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2020 & New Predictions for 2021
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
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Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends
Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable.
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
-
Why I want to be accountable for my actions
-
Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me
-
How I’m going to be giving more and asking for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I made a decision to be a writer BEFORE being an author
“If I choose to be an Author, it makes it all about me. I have a book that serves my interests. If I choose to be a Writer, it makes it all about you.”
Writing everyday accelerated my progress towards my mission
“We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders “
This isn’t just a podcast
“In 100 years this will be a cultural artefact because of the way it’s constructed and what it’s designed to achieve”
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Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
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Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends
Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable.
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
-
Why I want to be accountable for my actions
-
Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me
-
How I’m going to be giving more and asking for more
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I made a decision to be a writer BEFORE being an author
“If I choose to be an Author, it makes it all about me. I have a book that serves my interests. If I choose to be a Writer, it makes it all about you.”
Writing everyday accelerated my progress towards my mission
“We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders “
This isn’t just a podcast
“In 100 years this will be a cultural artefact because of the way it’s constructed and what it’s designed to achieve”
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Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2019 & New Predictions for 2020
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2020 & New Predictions for 2021
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
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We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion
Find out how from an author that claims to deliver
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
– The CAPE Process developed by the author
– The ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity Officers
– The challenges that mean Chief Diversity Officers are set up to fail
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Data is important
“3 of those chapters talk about data and only data.The way that data was discussed would be useful if you are new to the role ”
How You Present Data is Important
“It is very, very easy to manipulate data by the way you present it. Especially in images. In the Book Club we played a game based on how data was presented in the book. ”
The 4- 2 50 Hiring protocol is something you can apply now
“If we tossed a coin 100 times, 1000 times. Even is we called heads and only heads… every single time. If it’s a genuine random toss. We’ll be right 50% of the time”
Here are some resources to help your learning:
Rooney Rule
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people
Find out why the less ideas are yours the better
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
– The Google tactic I use to provide value to you
– The Inclusive function of this show that you may not have realised
– The game we play to put this into practice
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
It let’s you off the hook
“I don’t pretend to know everything. That doesn’t give me less to talk about. That gives me more to talk about ”
It let’s you focus on being a curator
“When you cite other people’s work you show that you know what’s going on. That’s part of the role of curator. It’s an advanced form of contribution. ”
It let’s other people make their own mind up
“I’m not trying to get you to pass an exam. I am trying to get you to build trust and credibility with the people you want to bring on your Inclusion journey”
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Dr. Jonathan’s Thesis
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The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people
Find out why the less ideas are yours the better
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
-
The Google tactic I use to provide value to you
-
The Inclusive function of this show that you may not have realised
-
The game we play to put this into practice
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
It let’s you off the hook
“I don’t pretend to know everything. That doesn’t give me less to talk about. That gives me more to talk about ”
It let’s you focus on being a curator
“When you cite other people’s work you show that you know what’s going on. That’s part of the role of curator. It’s an advanced form of contribution. ”
It let’s other people make their own mind up
“I’m not trying to get you to pass an exam. I am trying to get you to build trust and credibility with the people you want to bring on your Inclusion journey”
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Dr. Jonathan's Thesis
Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books?
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
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I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time. Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients Here’s some key messages from this episode: – What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address – The challenge that DEI Leaders don’t like to share with others – How I …
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I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time.
Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
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What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address
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The challenge that DEI Leaders don’t like to share with others
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How I discovered the power of this process
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Use Evidence Based Inclusion as a system
“I used an Evidence Based Inclusion methodology to arrive at those conclusions. They work consistently”
Curate Insights
“Understand what is relevant and trustworthy. Ignore the rest.”
Create your own best practice
“I’m not a fan of signing up to charters or initiatives that don’t give you practical help or insights you can use. These are best practices in the market”
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Is it possible to become an expert by reading 3 books?
Find out why I think it’s happening in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space.
Here’s some key messages from this episode:
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Why expertise is but it’s nature exclusive
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How to become a 3 Book Diversity Expert
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Why I have mixed feelings about 3 Book experts
Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
1/3 of people I asked thought it was possible to be an expert by reading 3 books
“In a 21st century media driven context it’s possible for people to become experts by reading 3 books. Maybe the poll was right ”
Experts in the Diversity and Inclusion space are following this model
"I think people are becoming Diversity experts by reading 3 books. Maybe it’s 5 books, maybe it’s 10 books. My point is.. it’s a light touch”
Expertise indicates inequality in more ways than you think
““Expert” in this context means being a few steps ahead of the audience. Sometimes that’s ok”
In every episode you will find:
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A specific question for you to answer
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A challenge for you to consider
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An action for you to take
Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:
Have you ever heard of The 3 Books Rule?
The 3 Book Rule to Become An Expert
The Four Hour Work Week
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I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion Find out why other times I hate it. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written – The Phantom Author I think I encountered – How DEI authors fill out low content books Here’s some key takeaways …
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Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out why in this fascinating book. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How the 4 Stages of Racial Negotiation are used in the workplace – 2 Powerful models of Discrimination you should understand – How …
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Diversity is such a hassle for leaders who just want to get on with the job Find out the real reason why some of them are so frustrated Here’s some key messages from this episode: – What Leaders in dominant positions don’t like to discuss – How Behavioural Economics explains Diversity hiring issues – …
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Groupthink is not something you want at work Find out how you can recognise the things that normally precede Groupthink. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How Psychological Safety influences Groupthink – How Insulated Groups are vulnerable to Groupthink – Why Temporary Low Self Esteem can encourage Groupthink Here’s some …
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Groupthink is a word often used to justify why we need Diversity Find out you can recognise Groupthink where you work. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – 8 Symptoms of Groupthink you need to know – How peer pressure drives Groupthink – An exercise for you to check for Group think in your …
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Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out a book that presents a more radical approach. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why this book says something no one else says – 6 Lenses to view Organisational Culture – A 4 Step Approach to Organisational Development Here’s some key takeaways from …
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Here’s an 8 step process to Implement Diversity Management Find out how you can put it into practice. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – The 3 Levels of the 8 Step Process – Why the sequence of this process is crucial – The additional tasks required to make this work Here’s some …
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You’ve decided that Diversity is important Find out what you need to consider before you implement a Diversity Management Strategy Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How Implementation Gaps emerge – The importance of normative statements as part of your Strategy – The 3 Features of this model most will ignore …
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Being professional means I’m committed to ongoing learning as part of my development. Find out why we’re committed to ongoing learning as part of your development. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How this podcast is really pod learning – How this show makes you an Everyday Leader – The critical insight …
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Hustle Culture is prevalent in the modern workplace. Find out why organisations treat Diversity & Inclusion work like a Side Hustle Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Organisations can exploit your desire to be inclusive – The dark side of hustle culture – People thought this podcast was a Side Hustle Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: Organisations …
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I’ve learned we were wrong about Psychological Safety. Find out the The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why I’m biased about this book – Why Psychological Safety is transactional – How Psychological Safety can lead to exploitation Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety “Psychological safety …
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Lots of people are calling themselves Diversity Experts. Find out 5 types of Diversity Expert you need to be aware of. Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How Passionate Advocates signal privilege in their language – How the Lived Experience prevents you asking crucial questions – Why Industry Hoppers appear to be so impressive Here’s …
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People think of Stoicism as a Philosophy, I think of it a practice. Find out how this informs our approach to Inclusion. — Here’s some key messages from this episode: – How to use Stoicism to find actionable answers to Inclusive challenges – The practical elements we bake into every episode – The reason I avoid discussing things …
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Companies want you to believe we’re headed towards racial equity Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion — Here’s some key messages from this episode: – The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful – People overestimate Racial Equity – There’s a reason why DEI work lacks scrutiny — Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: Conversations …
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You’ve got a gift that can be used to build Inclusion. Find out how to use it carefully for your own peace of mind. — Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why your Inclusion Gift is so important – Why you must protect your Inclusion Gift – How to identify your Inclusion Gift — Here’s some key takeaways from …
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Why are there so many incompetent leaders? Find out the simple explanation from the classic bestseller ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why Super Competent people get fired – Why the exceptions to the Peter Principle prove the rule – How incompetence shows up in Diversity and Inclusion ——————– Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: People are promoted to …
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Diversity and Inclusion Training is in popular demand. Find out if it’s a waste of your time. ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why nearly all DEI training has the same two goals – Why so much DEI training appears to be the same – How to avoid this devastating evaluation issue of DEI training ——————– Here’s some …
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Diversity and Inclusion has blown up as industry in recent years. Find out the signs that suggest there may be a Bubble that’s about to burst. ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why the DEI industry looks like a Bubble – Lessons from the dot com Bubble – What you can do if the worst happens …
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Use of the term “Psychological Safety” has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Find out why all of us may have got Psychological Safety all wrong ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why Psychological Safety is a group based phenomenon – What the Psychological Safety Triad is – How Psychological Safety on it’s own is not enough ——————– Here’s …
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Religion discrimination doesn’t get discussed as much it should. Find out why some us don’t recognise it and others simply don’t want to. ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – Why Religious Discrimination is often ignored in the workplace – Why Religious Discrimination is not just about Religion – The principle employers use to judge what is reasonable in terms …
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Why am I so serious on this podcast? There’s some non obvious answers to that question. ——————– Here’s some key messages from this episode: – I’m serious for a reason – I’m earning your trust – I want to make it easy for you Play the episode for more ——————– Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: You may not …
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It’s Pride Month. Some People think it’s great. Some people think it’s tokenism. Whatever you think managing Sexual Orientation in the workplace needs to be understood. ——————– In this show we discuss several things including: – How the Public Sector are pioneers in the Sexual Orientation space – How profit influences Sexual Orientation procedures – Some awkward …
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This is Episode 250 of the Element of Inclusion podcast. I’ve been thinking about the journey and when it’s time to stop. Get your pen and paper ready because it’s episode 250 and I’m thinking about when it’s time to wrap things up for good In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why your …
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When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, sooner or later we end up talking about identity but not everybody goes deep enough We’ve found a book that takes identity to a whole new level Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing Social Identity by Richard Jenkins In today’s show we discuss several things including: …
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When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, sooner or later we end up talking about identity but not everybody goes deep enough
We’ve found a book that takes identity to a whole new level
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing Social Identity by Richard Jenkins
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- How Identity is a disputed Term
- Why it’s useful to focus on Identification
- Why Identity is a social construction and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
It’s useful to think of identity as a process
“it’s useful to think of identity as a process.
Less as a quality or an attribute and more as a process.
Think less of identity and more of a process of identification.
This is multi dimensional . never final and never settled.”
Be aware of the differences between groups and categories
“I’m trying to characterise group membership in this way as something people choose for themselves.
You can say, well you can’t choose your family, you can’t always choose your team.
I agree, but you can choose what belonging to that family means to you.”
Pay attention to how people perform their identity
“This idea of being and becoming was addressed by a personal example of the author as a teenager learning to play the guitar.
Playing the guitar and being a guitarist aren’t the same thing.”
SHOWNOTES
Join Our Insider List
Social Identity Book
Emeritus Professor Richard Jenkins
Norfolk
The Relationship Between Diversity, Inclusion & Identity Politics
Why Positive Work Identity Is Being Used To Promote Diversity
A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion
The Sameness Difference Dilemma
3 Reasons Why “Bring Your Whole Self” Is Such Bad Advice For Diversity
On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 5 years old
In two weeks is episode 250!
Get your pen and paper ready because it’s our birthday and it’s a huge milestone both personally and professionally.
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- A Review of the past 5 years
- Our mission and why it matters
- A personal story about Apple and Spotify and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
5 years done and more to come
“Every year we have a Birthday episode like this and I’ve just listened to every Birthday episode from the past 4 years. Every single one.”
I’m your Number 1 Trusted Advisor
“People think I’m stupid. I’m not stupid. I’m your number 1 Trusted Advisor.”
Help me to help more people like you
“I want to tell you a story about why this is so important.
I’m uncomfortable telling you this but I’m doing it because it our birthday and I’m sharing.”
SHOWNOTES
Join Our Insider List
The Diversity & Inclusion Advice No One Will Give You
The Reason Our Inclusive Community Is So Important [1st Year Birthday Show]
It’s Time For Me To Think About Quitting Diversity & Inclusion [2nd Birthday Show]
An Inclusion Reboot: Element of Inclusion Podcast is 3 Years Old
Element of Inclusion Podcast 4th Birthday Episode
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 5 years old
In two weeks is episode 250!
Get your pen and paper ready because it’s our birthday and it’s a huge milestone both personally and professionally.
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- A Review of the past 5 years
- Our mission and why it matters
- A personal story about Apple and Spotify and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
5 years done and more to come
“Every year we have a Birthday episode like this and I’ve just listened to every Birthday episode from the past 4 years. Every single one.”
I’m your Number 1 Trusted Advisor
“People think I’m stupid. I’m not stupid. I’m your number 1 Trusted Advisor.”
Help me to help more people like you
“I want to tell you a story about why this is so important.
I’m uncomfortable telling you this but I’m doing it because it our birthday and I’m sharing.”
SHOWNOTES
Join Our Insider List
The Diversity & Inclusion Advice No One Will Give You
The Reason Our Inclusive Community Is So Important [1st Year Birthday Show]
It’s Time For Me To Think About Quitting Diversity & Inclusion [2nd Birthday Show]
An Inclusion Reboot: Element of Inclusion Podcast is 3 Years Old
Element of Inclusion Podcast 4th Birthday Episode
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Is it now time to Drop diversity from the Inclusion conversation?
I’ve found someone who thinks it is
Get your pen and paper ready
We’re talking about if we should drop the concept of Diversity from now on
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- Why someone is fighting to ditch the term Diversity
- A popular Diversity tactic used in Fashion
- Some common Inclusion mistakes to avoid and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
Tokenism is not Diversity
" Don’t get me wrong representation and listening to different people was discussed but for me, this article is about tokenism pretending to be Diversity "
We can become more Inclusive without Tokenism
“Thinking of diversity in these terms ignores the fact that true inclusion is about so much more than appearances.”
Maybe we should ditch Tokenism
“This feels like an argument against Tokenism when many are using that and calling it Diversity”
SHOWNOTES
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“Why I’m fighting to ditch the term ‘diversity’ – and how we can actually become more inclusive without it”
Arooj Aftab
Done with Diversity
Casual discrimination isn’t always about who get’s “talked down” It can be about who doesn’t get “talked up” Get your pen and paper ready We’re talking about 3 Signs of Casual Discrimination and How To Avoid them In today’s show we discuss several things including: An alternative way to think about casual discrimination The people who …
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Society is failing Transgender People That’s the Transgender Issue Get your pen and paper ready because we’re covering a book that discusses Transgender Issues in a way you’ve never heard before In today’s show we discuss several things including: The problem with existing narratives about Trans People A different way of thinking about Gender Identity …
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Society is failing Transgender People
That’s the Transgender Issue
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re covering a book that discusses Transgender Issues in a way you’ve never heard before
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- The problem with existing narratives about Trans People
- A different way of thinking about Gender Identity
- The 5 Conversations people have about Trans People and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
The Liberation of Trans People would improve the lives of everyone in our Society
"the author did such a good job of discussing privilege without using the word privilege "
Transgender Issues Force us to think who has the final say on our identity
"the state has final authority over your identity"
Gender is about social, legal and political identity
“The author believes that being a woman is less about your biological experience and more about your social, legal and political experience.”
SHOWNOTES
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Shon Faye - Wikipedia
The Transgender Issue: An Argument For Justice
Novara Media
You’ve heard people say change comes from the Top How much of that is true and does it include Diversity? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why Senior Management Diversity is so important for Diversity Leaders In today’s show we discuss several things including: Upper Echelon Theory and why you’re already using it …
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Instead of wishing for Inclusive outcomes. What if you could just force it to happen? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Forcing Functions and how they can help you on your Inclusion Journey In today’s show we discuss several things including: How I use Forcing Functions in my professional life The Famous Forcing …
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Instead of wishing for Inclusive outcomes.
What if you could just force it to happen?
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Forcing Functions and how they can help you on your Inclusion Journey
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- How I use Forcing Functions in my professional life
- The Famous Forcing Function used by Amazon Executives
- 3 ideas of Forcing Functions that you can quickly introduce and much more
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
A Forcing Function is an activity that creates a desired outcome
“My practical use of a forcing function is about engaging in an activity or making a commitment that forces a desirable outcome as a consequence.”
I recommend regular activities that are publicly accountable
“The forcing functions that work for me are specific, they involve public accountability and they involve a regular activity”
Even if no one cares.. the forcing function still works
“Remember my examples.
No one listens to this podcast.. I’m still sharing my thoughts every week.
No one comes to the book club. I’m still developing insights.
No one reads what I write. I’m still improving my writing”
SHOWNOTES
Amazon's Future Press Release Explained
My Twitter
My Linkedin
My PhD Thesis
The thing about Diversity and Inclusion. Everyone sounds so convincing Maybe it’s because of all the fallacies Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the Fallacy problem of Diversity and Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion 3 Fallacies for you to avoid How Fallacies …
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The thing about Diversity and Inclusion.
Everyone sounds so convincing
Maybe it’s because of all the fallacies
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the Fallacy problem of Diversity and Inclusion
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion
- 3 Fallacies for you to avoid
- How Fallacies are related to the 3 Biggest Problems
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
A Fallacy is an error in reasoning
“A fallacy is a mistake, an error a flaw in reasoning. It means the basis of the argument or the claim is unsound.
Strong arguments don’t have any fallacies. Weak arguments often rely on fallacies to make them appear stronger than they are”
Diversity and Inclusion narratives rely heavily on Fallacies
This is a huge problem for Diversity and Inclusion. too many people rely on fallacies when talking about diversity and Inclusion. It’s not always easy to spot.”
Relying on Fallacies undermines everything you say
“Diversity Fallacies kill your engagement, I’ve seen this happen so many times. I want you to avoid it”
SHOWNOTES
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]
Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]
3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive
The thing about Diversity and Inclusion.
Everyone sounds so convincing
Maybe it’s because of all the fallacies
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the Fallacy problem of Diversity and Inclusion
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion
- 3 Fallacies for you to avoid
- How Fallacies are related to the 3 Biggest Problems
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
A Fallacy is an error in reasoning
“A fallacy is a mistake, an error a flaw in reasoning. It means the basis of the argument or the claim is unsound.
Strong arguments don’t have any fallacies. Weak arguments often rely on fallacies to make them appear stronger than they are”
Diversity and Inclusion narratives rely heavily on Fallacies
This is a huge problem for Diversity and Inclusion. too many people rely on fallacies when talking about diversity and Inclusion. It’s not always easy to spot.”
Relying on Fallacies undermines everything you say
“Diversity Fallacies kill your engagement, I’ve seen this happen so many times. I want you to avoid it”
SHOWNOTES
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]
Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]
3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive
I found a restaurant trick that explains why Leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion I’m going to tell you all about it Get your pen and paper ready we’re talking about an old school restaurant trick that may explain why your leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: A restaurant trick that you will …
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I found a restaurant trick that explains why Leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion
I’m going to tell you all about it
Get your pen and paper ready we’re talking about an old school restaurant trick that may explain why your leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion
In today’s show we discuss several things including:
- A restaurant trick that you will recognise everywhere
- An Economic Principle to help you understand why change is difficult
- Some tips on what you need to change to manage Leaders
Here’s some of what we discuss on the show:
A Menu cost is the cost incurred by a business of changing their prices
“We’re going to wait until the increased money we receive from increasing the prices is greater than the cost of changing the menus.”
Leaders face Menu costs for changing their organisation
“There is a cost to creating diversity to creating Inclusion where you work. A lot of the leaders where you work, consider themselves to be rational. They want you to believe that they are rational actors. “
You need to change the way they think if it’s limited to financial costs
“This restaurant trick that explains why Leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion
their entire paradigm is based on a rational perspective that translates into the bottom line. “
SHOWNOTES
Menu Costs Oxford Reference
What if Diversity is a corrupting influence? Mainstream narratives position Diversity as an inherently good thing. Get your pen and paper ready because we’re covering a book that says that Diversity is dividing society and undermining our culture. In today’s show we discuss several things including: The Challenges I had reviewing this book My personal …
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You don’t need anyone’s permission to start contributing to Inclusion right now Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why you don’t need anyone’s permission to take the next logical step on your Inclusion Journey In today’s show we discuss several things including: The consistent “failures” I’ve had Some milestones you can use …
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Cultural diversity is a key feature of Australia’s national identity So how are they managing it? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity In today’s show we discuss several things including: Cultural Diversity at Macro, Meso and Micro Level The obvious omission from the Cultural …
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We’re going to play a game and I’m going to give you a framework to sense check the Diversity Statement on your website Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about how you can make sense of the Diversity statement on your company website In today’s show we discuss several things including: A …
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Employee resource groups can solve the 3 Biggest Problems that organisations experience on their Inclusion journey But there is a Dark side to all this Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the dark side of employee resource groups In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why people weren’t happy with …
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There’s one really strong reason why you should pay ERG Leaders I’ve got even more reasons why you shouldn’t In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why paying ERG Leaders causes issues with other members Why talking about paying ERG Leaders is misleading The thing that all ERG Leaders really want and much more …
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Maybe it’s time to start paying ERG Leaders If not, why not? In today’s show we discuss several things including: The central argument for paying ERG Leaders The risk that faces organisations that don’t pay them The reason my opinion on this isn’t objective and much more Here’s some of what we discuss on the …
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Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Turns out that there’s a name for that and it’s not what you think In today’s show we discuss several things including: The difference between acquisitive and protective self-monitoring The type of people who may engage in self-monitoring My own …
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This is a special episode of the podcast for me 5 years ago this week, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Something happened that day.. that no one expected In today’s show we discuss several things including: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can …
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Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss If you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about a useful way of thinking about the Business Case for Diversity In today’s show …
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Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? This could be working against you Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How …
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New Year doesn’t always mean a New Start But I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Get your pen and paper ready because I want to give 3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round In today’s show we discuss several things including: How you can stand out from the …
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Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Let’s find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Get your pen and paper ready because I’m looking back at my predictions for 2021 and making some new predictions for 2022 In today’s show we discuss several things including: …
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When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about how stereotypes about a person’s age, cause more damage than facts about a person’s age In today’s show we discuss several things including: The relationship between Stereotype Threat and …
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Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace? I’ve got an answer that I don’t think you’re going to expect Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Why Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace This is the second in a two-part series about racial slurs in the workplace In today’s …
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Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work? Our answer may not be what you expect Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Why Racial Slurs are Dangerous in the workplace This is the first in a two-part series about racial slurs in the workplace In today’s show we discuss several things …
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Are you emotional at work? Some people are more emotional about their work than others Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Emotional Labour of Diversity & Inclusion I’ve been thinking about doing this show all year and this is a topic that we’ll revisit with a proper research breakdown in …
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Do you believe in second chances? What about for the formerly incarcerated? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about What the DEI space is Doing for the Formerly Incarcerated In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why Stigma Plays a role in excluding the Formerly Incarcerated How the Formerly Incarcerated have …
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The word “Meta” is being used a lot in the past week Some of you have realised that I’ve been taking you on a meta journey to inclusion the whole time Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Why Our Meta Approach To Inclusion Is Like No One Else In today’s show …
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The business case for Diversity is one of my favourite topics for all the wrong reasons. Is about the money or is about Justice? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the business case for diversity In today’s show we discuss several things including: The influence of Milton Friedman on diversity narratives …
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When we talk about Diversity Are you thinking individual differences or group differences? You want to say both but what’s been your focus? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Diversity in terms of Individual differences and Group Differences In today’s show we discuss several things including: An unexpected Danish influence on …
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Are we all the same? Or all we all different? This matters when it comes to Inclusion. And you need to decide for yourself Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the sameness difference dilemma In today’s show we discuss several things including: One of the features of our show that our …
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You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I love a podcast Now I want your help to tell me about other podcasts that our audience should know about Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about podcasts and inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: Our values driven approach to podcasting …
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One of the accusations that gets thrown around about organisations is that when it comes to inclusion their behaviour is performative What if we’re part of the problem? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: An increasingly …
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Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to distinguish between information about Diversity and Inclusion and Propaganda? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: The Propaganda techniques found in Diversity & Inclusion How Propaganda hides behind …
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You may have encountered people in the workplace speaking their truth But what’s the difference between a person speaking THEIR truth and a person speaking THE truth Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Big Inclusion Issue: Your Truth Vs. The Truth This is the second in a two-part series about …
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Not all the claims you hear about Diversity & Inclusion are true. Maybe there’s a need for some fact checking. Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why we may need some fact checking when it comes to Diversity & Inclusion This is the first in a two-part series on the truth …
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Allyship is the key to unlocking the power of Diversity That is a key message of a practical book that we’re discussing this week by someone who’s actually doing the work Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About It …
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When I talk about the term belonging, generally I’m quite critical Finally, I’ve found someone else doing the same! But we don’t agree on everything Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about if it’s now time to drop Belonging from the Diversity conversation In today’s show we discuss several things including: An …
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I’ve been reminded why so many leaders have so little respect for Diversity & Inclusion and the people who promote it Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 reasons why leaders don’t respect Diversity & Inclusion where you work In today’s show we discuss several things including: The shared beliefs that …
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If you listen to anything or read anything from people talking about Diversity & Inclusion. Chances are you’re being misled by the “research” that they’re using Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking why you’re being misled by research that people use to support their claims about Diversity and Inclusion. This is a …
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Do you know the difference between information and insights and what this means for your Inclusion journey? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking a problem that members of our audience have distinguishing information from insights This is the first in a two-part series on how we use information to make decisions about …
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Every week I talk about what you can do about inclusion, about your inclusion dilemmas It may seem like a never-ending list I’ve created for you But what do I struggle with, what are my inclusion dilemmas? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 of My Personal Inclusion Dilemmas In today’s …
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There’s a massive issue with free riding when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion Some people do the hard work and others benefit for free Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 Ways to Address The Freerider Problem of Diversity & Inclusion This is the second in a two-part series about …
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There’s a common shortcut at work that’s devastating to you, your team and inclusion that doesn’t really get talked about Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about a short cut that is devastating for inclusion This is the first in a two-part series about unearned benefits. Here when we talk about unearned benefits, …
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There’s so much talk about why Diversity is good for organisations What if Diversity was bad for you as an individual? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about research that shows that Diversity may not be good for you as an individual This is the second in a two part series based …
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We talk a lot about research But what if I told you that we might all be looking in the wrong place! Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about an Indian Answer to Diversity and Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: The encouragement I’ve received from members of the …
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Corporate life isn’t for everyone But is it for inclusion? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 aspects of corporate life that harm Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: The best episode of this show that you’ve never heard A fundamental economic principle found in your workplace A …
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Some Lesbian women have to hide their sexual orientation in the workplace This week we’re talking about those who made it to the top and aren’t hiding it Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Queer Experience Of Lesbian Leaders of Fortune 500 Companies This is the second of a two …
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There’s a celebrated narrative that claims that inclusion makes “so called” minority groups want to stay in an organisation. What if I told you that inclusion makes LGBT employees want to leave Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about research that suggests that “so called” inclusion at work makes LGBT employees want …
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This is Episode 200 of the show! Get your pen and paper ready because we’ve all got some decisions to make about the future even though not everyone wants to come along. Listen to the end of the show to hear how you can come along to our event to mark 4 years of the …
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On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 4 years old Next week is episode 200! This week is about recognising how far we’ve come together even when it’s not easy Get your pen and paper ready because it’s our birthday and this time of year means that we give even more than normal In …
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Using a proxy can be useful But some of us are misusing them when it comes inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: Everyday examples of a proxy you should know Why you should be …
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It’s said that you have to speculate to accumulate But what if this Inclusion stuff is just a huge gamble? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 5 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Is Like Investing In the Stock Market In today’s show we discuss several things including: How dollar cost averaging …
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What gets measured gets managed But what if this creates Diversity that Destroys Inclusion? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about when corporate diversity targets destroy inclusion In today’s show we discuss several things including: A common Inclusion destroying Diversity approach Why perverse incentives should be avoided Why you should avoid the …
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I talk a lot about why Inclusion is for everyone But I don’t think working in Inclusion is for everyone Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you 7 Reasons Why Working in Inclusion may not be for you In today’s show we discuss several things including: A common question listeners …
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In the past week, I’ve heard a lot of people talking about the Lived Experience. Why are people talking lived experiences and why should you care? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about lived experiences and why you should care about this increasingly used phrase. In today’s show we discuss several things …
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I’m hoping that you use some kind of data to track Diversity & Inclusion where you work But what are you using as a benchmark? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about a potentially controversial way for you to measure inequality where you work In today’s show we discuss several things including: …
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There’s been a lot of criticism about the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report in the UK also known as the Sewell Report But I’m not sure if all of the criticism is good enough Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 4 Things To consider Before Making Your Mind Up …
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People talk about bias all the time but it’s not always clear that they have a clear understanding of what it means Today we’re talking about a book that does have a clear understanding of what it means Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing Blind Spot: Hidden Biases Of Good People by …
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You know you want more diversity You know you want more Inclusion But what if you’re looking at this the wrong way round? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why you’re approach to Diversity and Inclusion maybe back to front In today’s show we discuss several things including: Why your approach …
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There’s a big difference between feeling like an imposter and being made to feel like an imposter The lines are getting blurred and it’s not always useful Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the difference between Imposter Syndrome and being excluded In today’s show we discuss several things including: The difference …
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With all the talk about Imposter Syndrome what would you say if I told you that there are a people who should feel like imposters in the workplace Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why we should expect people to feel like imposters on the path to creating an inclusive workplace …
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There’s nothing like a platitude when you don’t quite know what to say. The problem is, when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion. It feels like it’s happening a lot more than it should In today’s show we discuss several things including: The increasing use of platitudes in Diversity Narratives A hidden meaning of the …
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Inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusion often leads to Confusion, confusion, confusion We’re going to address this directly today Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 6 inclusive themes that you can’t afford to ignore In today’s show we discuss several things including: An research based approach to Inclusion Details about what Inclusion means for …
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You can’t always tell what people mean when they talk about Inclusion, sometimes it gets mixed up with belonging and it can get really confusing But I’m going to help you cut through the confusion Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 types of inclusion that you need to understand if …
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Conformity at work has a dark side that not enough people talk about Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the dark side of conformity at work In todays show we discuss several things including: Conformity as a Survival Mechanism The relationship between Façades of Conformity and Burnout The Flip side of …
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Have you ever pretended to be something you’re not in order to get along at work? We’ll you’re not alone.. problem is.. this can have long term negative effects Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about facades of conformity In todays show we discuss several things including: Why Façades of Conformity are …
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Sometimes all this Diversity and Inclusion stuff feels a bit heavy, like an uphill struggle But there is hope in places you don’t always expect to find it Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about three inclusive themes that I found from the poem, The Hill We climb In todays show we …
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Opening yourself up for scrutiny isn’t something that everyone looks forward to But in can be used to drive inclusion forward Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking how you can use scrutiny to your advantage as you become inclusive In todays show we discuss several things including: The benefits of Scrutiny for …
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This time last year you heard me say New Year, New Decade; New Rules I wasn’t wrong 2020 ‘s over but we’ve still got some outstanding issues that need your attention Get your pen and paper ready because what started in 2020 is not over and you need to do something about it In todays …
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Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Last year I was spot on And this year? Well what do you think? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m looking back at my predictions for 2020 and making some new predictions for 2021 In todays show we discuss several things including: My …
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I talk about my PhD all the time but are people with PhD’s real Dr’s? Not everyone thinks they are, especially it seems, if you’re a woman Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about doctorates, PhD’s, misogyny and privilege In todays show we discuss several things including: An example of male privilege …
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If you think Diversity and Inclusion were important issues in 2020, wait until you see what’s going to happen in 2021! Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about why diversity and Inclusion is about to become a quick fix for the some of the problems the pandemic revealed In todays show we …
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When it comes to Diversity and Inclusion, We’re committed to acting in your best interests, easy words to say but what does this actually mean to us and more importantly what does this actually mean to you? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Principles That Govern Our Approach to Diversity …
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In the UK there’s a word that gets ignored a lot when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion That word is Class. Even the legislation pretends it’s not an issue This week, we’re reviewing a book that believes it is an issue Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing People like us: What it …
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The simplest explanation is often the best explanation but is that true when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Problem with using A Simple Approach To Diversity & Inclusion In todays show we discuss several things including: Why we want Diversity & Inclusion to …
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There’s an emerging similarity between Diversity & Inclusion and Reality TV and it’s not all good news Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about how Diversity and Inclusion is beginning to look like the Dark Side of Reality TV In todays show we discuss several things including: Why Diversity & Inclusion encourages …
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Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without that’s a quote from William Sloane Coffin, I used it in the introduction of my PhD thesis It’s also in the introduction of another book that we’re reviewing in this weeks’ …
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There’s a problem with the way that people talk about Critical Race theory and it’s already starting to cause confusion for those of us wanting to create Inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about Critical Race theory and the confusion that’s coming to a conversation near you In …
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It’s been said that Chief diversity officers are pointless That’s one thing But what if you’re part of an Inclusion team that’s pointless That’s another thing entirely! Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about some opportunities you have to create change if you’re part of an Inclusion team that’s …
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Chief diversity officers are pointless That’s the title of an article that a couple of friends sent me last week And we’re going to be talking about this week Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about an anonymous article that suggests that Chief diversity officers are pointless In todays …
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Why is it that some leaders are able to attract retain and engage diverse teams while others miss opportunities or fail altogether? The answer is the ability to Inclusify That’s according to the author of a compelling book that I’m discussing in this week’s show Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing Inclusify: …
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Professions are in the discrimination business; it’s by design But it’s essential for them to be inclusive if they want to remain legitimate in the 21st Century Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why inclusion is necessary for professions, professions that get this wrong are going to be …
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Do you know what a Protean Career is? In the 21st Century, you’re probably trying to develop one without even knowing it This has some interesting implications for Diversity and Inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about Protean careers, why it matters to you and why it matters …
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Some people think that it’s possible to talk about Diversity and Inclusion without being political. Do you think that’s true? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why Diversity and Inclusion is a political issue; whether you like it or not In todays show we discuss several things including: …
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How many times this year have you got into debates about diversity and Inclusion? For me the answer is really simple… zero Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why I don’t really get into debates about Diversity and Inclusion This was inspired by a question that I’ve received …
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What if the secret to creating inclusion wasn’t bringing everyone together to be comfortable What if the secret to creating inclusion was to bring everyone together to collide? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about collision theory and employee resource groups. I know, sometimes it sounds like I just …
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When it comes to work, we all perform, we all wear masks some people like me use props We’re all concerned with managing the impression we make That’s the view of the author of the ground-breaking book that I’m discussing in this week’s show Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing ‘The Presentation …
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What kind of role do you play to promote Diversity and Inclusion? We’re all playing a role. But what is your role? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to talk about what you’re doing, the part that you’re playing to create a more inclusive workplace In todays show we discuss several things …
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There’s a quality that I’ve seen in the best Diversity & Inclusion Leaders it’s something that unites them and it’s something that you can develop over time for yourself I’m not talking about persuasion skills I’m not talking about communication skills I’m not even talking about empathy I’m talking about something else Get your pen …
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There’s a reason why people think diversity and Inclusion interventions don’t work There’s a reason why people are comfortable describing diversity and Inclusion as a tick box exercise There’s a missing character in Diversity and Inclusion Work Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to discuss some of the fundamental reasons why diversity …
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Not Being Racist isn’t good enough anymore You’re being told that you need to be Antiracist How Do you be an Antiracist? This book has got answers but it’s clear to me how many people have got it all wrong Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing How To be An AntiRacist by …
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Demand for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners is at an all time high But Not everyone shares your values, vision and approach I want to share with you a tactic that we use to identify our type of clients Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to share a secret that I use when …
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An Inclusive organisation is a fair organisation But Fair is not just one thing A useful way to think about fairness is Interactional Justice It’s an inclusion issue that you’ve never heard of But it explains why people leave their Boss and not their job Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to …
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There are 3 little words that will transform your inclusion journey These 3 little words will transform your journey to anti-racism These 3 little words will lead you on a path to knowledge What are these 3 little words? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the 3 little words that will …
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A lot of organisations are now saying that they have a zero-tolerance policy to racism But then what was their tolerance policy before? Sounds like an empty shell policy Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 Clues to Reveal if You Have An Empty Shell Policy Towards Racism In todays show …
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Instead of saying Black Lives Matter People in the workplace are getting into the habit of saying BLM Sounds a lot more comfortable doesn’t it? Maybe that’s the problem? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the language of race, actually we’re talking about the erosion of the language of race In …
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It’s no longer enough to say you’re not racist Now, you’re expected to be Anti Racist But does it mean and where do you even start? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Anti Racism In todays show we discuss several things including: The Campaign I’m supporting that challenges stereotypes The obligation …
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Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter whether you’ve got an opinion or not this is a general knowledge issue that you can’t ignore Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Black Lives Matter In todays show we discuss several things including: The Meaning Of Black Lives Matter Why Some People Say …
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This is Episode 150! We’ve come a long way but there’s still a long way to go to create inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because it’s episode 150 and we’re just getting started The Frustrations of 2020 “This past week has been frustrating because I’ve been reminded that things haven’t changed as much …
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On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 3 years old Next week is episode 150! That makes us veterans in this space We couldn’t do this without your support But we’re only just getting started Get your pen and paper ready because it’s our birthday and this means instead of receiving gifts, we going …
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Did you know that one in seven people in the world has a disability? The number of people who care about this gets a lot bigger if we consider their friends and family I didn’t know that before I read the book I’m about to discuss with you today Get your pen and paper ready because we’re …
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An Inclusive organisation is a fair organisation
Fair means more than one thing
A useful way to think about fairness is Distributive Justice
It’s an inclusion challenge that no one has told you about
Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about the importance of distributive justice
This is the second in a three-part series about organisational fairness
In todays show we discuss several things including:
- Why Distributive Justice is related to Equity
- The importance of Distributive Justice
- The relationship between Distributive Justice and Fairness
An Inclusive organisation is a fair organisation But what does fair actually mean? One way to think about fairness is Procedural Justice I’m going to give you six rules to know that you’ve got it right Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about the importance of procedural justice I’m …
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We’re always trying to make a good impression at work right? Remote working hasn’t changed that in a lot of ways things worse Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about how bringing your whole self to work has become a problem in the workplace because of the increase in …
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With everything that’s going on people are using words like crazy, insane, it’s nuts. We’re being told that social isolation is going to create some mental health issues for people What does this actually mean? This week we’re reviewing a Book that can help us to understand Get your pen and paper ready because we’re …
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With all this talk about social isolation; Sooner or later you’re going to come across the word loneliness These two words are used interchangeably but they’re not the same thing Do you know what the opposite of loneliness is? Apparently it’s belonging, That’s a word that gets thrown around a lot these days but we …
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Many of us around the world are united in our experience of social isolation and social exclusion But for many in your workplace, social isolation isn’t something that happened in the past few weeks. It’s part of their day to day experience Get your pen and paper ready because we’re having a shared experience but for …
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Many of us around the world are united in our experience of social isolation Many of us around the world are united in our experience of social distancing But something unusual has happened Many of us around the world are finding that social exclusion is leading to social inclusion Get your pen and paper ready …
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Pandemic, crisis, new normal These are some of the words used to describe the world in March 2020 and the impact has not yet peaked But there’s another word that I don’t think is being used enough and that is reset. Get your pen and paper ready because we are in the middle of global …
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It’s no secret that we live in a man’s world. In many ways women are invisible, women are being ignored in ways that you may not expect and I’ve learned that not only does this harm women but it’s literally costing women their lives Get your pen and paper ready because I’m reviewing a book …
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There’s a lot of talk about Diversity. With all this focus on being different What does that mean for equality? Get your pen and paper ready because I want to talk about Equality and why it may be a dated term. This is one of those inconvenient topics that a lot of people dodge because …
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What is Diversity is just a scam, another fad to waste our time and our money What if we’ve got all wrong? Get your pen and paper ready because before we talk about if Diversity is a scam I think it’s time we talked about a phenomenon that I’ve observed on social media, especially Linkedin …
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There’s a lot of talk about lived experiences and sharing authentic stories but there’s one experience that no seems to be bothered about and that’s the lived experience of a Diversity and Inclusion Leader. Here’s some of what I share in the show: There are huge knowledge gaps around what they do “There’s three aspects …
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Why is it so difficult to have meaningful conversations about race and racism? I’ve got an answer that you’ve never heard before Get your pen and paper ready because I’m reviewing a book that looks at race and racism in a way that you’ve probably never come across before. The book is White Fragility: Why …
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You often hear a lot of talk about supply side problems to Diversity and Inclusion It’s not our fault, it’s our suppliers, it’s our pipeline! What if you could switch it around? What if instead of supply side problem, you created a supply side solution to Diversity and Inclusion? Get your pen and paper ready …
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Success isn’t about talent or knowledge. Success is about freeing ourselves from blind spots and harnessing cognitive diversity This is the approach laid out in the book Rebel Ideas, we’re going to talk about it in a way that is going to challenge everything you think you know about the book Get your pen and …
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Brexit isn’t just a political problem, Brexit isn’t just an economic problem; Brexit is an Inclusion problem. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you three reasons why Why Brexit is Inclusion Problem I’ve managed to stay away from the B word for a while now, everyone and anyone has an …
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Prince Harry & Meghan announced they will step back as “senior” royals and work to become financially independent. This is a big deal in the UK and it tells us a lot about contemporary society that a lot of people have overlooked including you Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain …
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New Year New Decade New Rules It’s 2020 and we all need to change the way we think about Inclusion and we need to do it right now Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 reasons why we need to level up our Inclusion Game in the New Twenties. In …
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When promoting inclusion in the workplace there’s a lot of talk about creating an inclusive culture and promoting inclusive values, but did it ever occur to you that you can get your values to work for you? Keep listening to learn how you can harness your values to get more of what you want in …
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Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends and this year This year, I was spot on! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m looking back at my predictions for 2019 year and making some new predictions for 2020 This is fun thing I like to do, I avoid all the obvious …
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What does it mean to be British in 21st century? Get your pen and paper ready because in today’s show I’m reviewing a unique book that takes a contemporary look at British Identity through an intersectional lens. The book is called Brit (ish) On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch Afua Hirsch is a …
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You can’t always tell what people mean when they talk about Diversity, it gets confusing, so in this show I’m going to talk about 3 types of Diversity that will help you cut through the confusion Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 types of Diversity you need to understand …
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There’s a secret literacy problem in the Diversity and Inclusion field that no one is talking about I need your help to fix it Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the literacy problem that people in diversity and inclusion are hiding from In todays show I discuss several things including: …
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Diversity Pay Gaps are discussed at length but not enough people talk about the cause. Keep listening to hear me explain a major cause of diversity pay gaps. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to highlight two major causes of diversity pay gaps This is important because despite all the talk , …
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I talk a lot about my PhD, it’s genuinely not to brag its part of my evidence-based approach that you need to understand Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the importance of an evidence-based approach to your inclusion efforts In todays show I discuss several things including: Why I’m always …
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Every week I talk about some of the biggest mistakes that organisations make on their inclusion journey and I’ve realised that I’ve been making the same mistake. And I want you to help me change that This week there’s no need to get your pen and paper ready this week because I’m not going to …
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Every organisation has a diversity hierarchy, if you don’t know what it is, it could lead to a lot of wasted time Get your pen and paper ready because In today’s show I discuss several things including: The relationship between Economics and Diversity & Inclusion spend The value of comparing and contrasting Diversity Hierarchy clues …
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Implementing a massive diversity push in the form of one-off training or an event is stopping you from become inclusive In today’s show I discuss several things including: The typical go to response for companies that experience an incident related to Diversity & Inclusion Why incremental change is so important Why changing as individuals is …
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When a senior person intervenes in an issue related to inclusion, we think it shows how important diversity and inclusion are to the organisation. Actually, it points towards a lack of inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why senior leadership interventions indicate a lack of inclusion in organisations In …
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The end goal of inclusion is to create diversity. I really don’t think so. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to talk about the end goal of inclusion and why what I’m about to say may not be what you think. In todays show we discuss several things including: Why People Don’t …
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Once you accept that there is a business case for diversity, increasing diversity will be good for business. If only it was that simple! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on generic business case for diversity is a huge mistake that can take you away from becoming inclusive …
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Coaching is so important when it comes to career success but there’s a massive diversity and inclusion problem that needs to be addressed if coaches are going to make the impact that they should Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why coaching has got an interesting problem with Diversity and …
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I’m all up for promoting Diversity and Inclusion; but did you know that a lot of the diversity programs out there are a complete waste of money? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain some issues that cause companies like yours to waste millions when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion …
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All that glistens is not gold. Some organisations are more concerned about appearing to be inclusive than doing the hard work to become inclusive Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on credibility indicators to show you’re inclusive is a huge mistake that can take you away from actually …
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How does Diversity, Inclusion and Culture relate to organizational performance? I’m going to talk about this in a way that no one has told you about before Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the relationship between cultural diversity and organizational performance in a way that is going to change the …
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The term “model minority” is used to describe minority groups that are considered to be more successful than the average person. In this show I’m reviewing a book that claims to identify the traits that determine success. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why some minority groups are able to …
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There is no magic bullet, no silver bullet; there is no one size fits all to creating an inclusive workplace Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why promoting a “One Size Fits All” approach to Diversity is huge mistake. In todays show we discuss several things including: The Strategic Error …
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Trying to fix diversity, one aspect at a time Let’s say Gender, then race, then sexual orientation is a huge mistake that could be devastating your inclusion efforts Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why adopting a “One At A Time” approach to Diversity is a huge mistake In todays …
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Smart organisations you know are using employee resource groups to build an inclusive culture. If you’re not, you need to ask yourself why. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain how Salesforce are using employee resource groups as part of their efforts to build an inclusive culture In todays show I …
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A lot of organisations rely on common sense when promoting diversity. Believe it or not, using common sense to help you on your inclusion journey is a big mistake that could be harming your progress Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on common sense is one of the …
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Most diversity programs aren’t increasing diversity. They’re using the same approaches they’ve used since the 1960s and these can maker things worse not better Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 Principles that can Stop Your Diversity and Inclusion Programme From Failing In todays show we discuss several things including: …
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Chances are, you are consistently making the same mistakes over and over again and these are preventing you from becoming an inclusive organisation. And this issue is all about leadership Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain one of the most common mistakes that prevent organisations like your from becoming inclusive when it …
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Is it possible to manage diversity in a way that all employees are satisfied? The research says something that you may not want to hear Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why your organisation’s current approach to Diversity isn’t going to work for everyone in your workplace In todays show …
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What would you say if I told you that using diversity in your recruitment advertising doesn’t help you to get the diversity that you want in your workplace? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why trying to recruit a diverse workforce using images to represent your own diverse workforce can …
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We all think what we do at work is so important and we get so caught up in what we do. Organisations are using this to their advantage Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why Positive Work Identity is being used to promote Diversity In todays show we discuss several …
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Authentic leadership is a loaded term isn’t it? When done properly it can benefit organisations by helping them to become inclusive? But what does properly mean? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the reason why Authentic Leaders develop Inclusive organisations In todays show we discuss several things including: The 4 …
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This is the 100th episode of the show; we made it! Now we’ve got the basics in place, I need to prepare you for what’s coming next. Get your pen and paper ready because this is our 100th episode and so I want to provide some clarity on everything that I’ve been doing and discuss …
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Coaching is quickly becoming a performance management phenomenon within organisations! Companies are spending millions turning their employees into coaches Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to make you a one off coaching offer that you can’t refuse In todays show I discuss several things including: Why Coaching is becoming a performance management …
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Two years ago this week, I started this podcast and now I’ve reached a really important milestone that means I have to think about if I should continue making the show In todays show I discuss several things including: My podcast journey to date The unintended consequences of starting this podcast My considerations for the …
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I come across a lot of people name-dropping research that shows that diversity is important for creative teams, for innovative teams, for high performing teams. But I never hear them provide any practical tools to help you understand why Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to reveal a geology secret for understanding …
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When it comes to promoting the use of Diversity & Inclusion data, I’m not the only one. You know what I don’t hear people talking about? The reasons why your organisation is afraid of this data Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you 3 Reasons Why Your Organisation is Afraid …
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“Data, Data, Data” is the mantra that you’ve heard me chant to help you on your inclusive journey But what if you’ve got no data, what if you’ve got incomplete data… what if you’ve got poor data?! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 secrets that will change the way …
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One of the things I encourage organisations to do to on their journey to inclusion is to collect and understand their data This isn’t as easy as I often make it sound especially when there’s little data Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 common problems that you experience in …
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One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is not aligning their Diversity and Inclusion efforts to a larger global strategy. Failing to do this means you’re failing to engage Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why it’s often so hard for people like you to get buy in …
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The term “Islamaphobia” is thrown around a lot in the media in a way that is narrow and vague. Get your pen and paper ready because in today’s show I’m reviewing a book that explains Islamaphobia in a way that will change the way you think about it forever. In todays show we discuss several …
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It’s no secret that I’m known for my evidence-based approach to Diversity & Inclusion I’m going to tell you why this is so important for you, especially when you make a mistake In todays show I discuss several things including: The great news that I want to share with you Why an evidence based approach …
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Diversity & Inclusion as an industry is really blowing up. So much growth, so much opportunity and also so much to lose! I used to think of it as the Wild West; then I found a more contemporary example I realised that the growth of Diversity & Inclusion is like the birth of Hip Hop. …
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Employee resource groups are JUST like websites in the year 2000 In the year 2000, a lot of people made do without a website, You wouldn’t want to then and you wouldn’t want to now Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you three reasons why employee resource groups are just …
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“Britain is still profoundly uncomfortable with race and difference” Yet one the most important contemporary books about race is called Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race Keep listening because I’m reviewing this must read book in which the author is most certainly talking to white people about race In todays show …
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Have you noticed how popular the women’s employee resource groups are in organisations? Especially around International Women’s Day! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you 3 Reasons why Organisations Love Women’s Employee Resource Groups In todays show we discuss several things including: Why Gender Equality remains a priority Why Women’s …
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Now more than ever, you’re hearing people talk about why we shouldn’t stereotype people. But not enough people talk about archetypes. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m to discuss 3 Reasons Why Archetypes And Stereotypes Are Important In todays show we discuss several things including: The Campaign I’m supporting that challenges stereotypes The …
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The lack of progress in creating an inclusive workplace suggests that your organisation has a flawed approach to promoting Diversity! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to discuss three things that you should consider to fix your flawed approach to Diversity. In todays show we discuss several things including: What Diversity and …
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Millions have spent on promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and we still haven’t got the results we want. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to review one of THE best books I’ve ever read when it comes to diversity and inclusion. In todays show we discuss several things including: Why …
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Employee Resource Groups address the 3 Biggest Problems for companies becoming more inclusive Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why employee resource groups directly address the three biggest problems that organisations experience when they try to become more inclusive. I call these problems the 3 P’s: People, Potential and Performance and …
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Can you tell me the 3 biggest problems for companies becoming more inclusive? If you don’t know then you need to learn what they are Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the three biggest problems that organisations experience when they try to become more inclusive. Here’s some of what I …
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I’ve finally launched our Youtube Channel this week! It’s the next phase of my mission and I thought it was important in order to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive. If you type “Diversity & Inclusion” into YouTube you will find a lot of corporate videos and some …
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We all know that most Employee Resource Groups underperform and this means they fail to make an impact in their organisation. Get your pen and paper ready because you’re about to learn a powerful tactic that you can use to improve the performance of your employee resource groups In todays show we discuss several things …
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This time last year I made some predictions about 2018 in terms of Diversity & Inclusion. How many did you think I got right? Today you’re going to find out and I’m going to make some predictions for 2019. In todays show we discuss several things including: The predictions I got right for 2018 The …
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There’s a crisis with the traditional leadership models and approaches used within organisations. Today, you’re going to learn why inclusive leadership is so important for the future of our organisations In todays show we discuss several things including: Why you need to understand the crisis with traditional leadership models How Inclusive leaders create psychological safety …
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Every week I talk about how useful employee resource groups are AND how important research is. Well a recent study argues that the benefits of diversity networks remain questionable. What if I’ve got it all wrong? Today you’re going to find out the truth. Here’s some of what I share in the show: I Agree …
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Do you have any idea how powerful Staff Networks can be? Today I’m reviewing a book that explores this power and how you can harness it In todays show I discuss several things including: The Power of Staff Networks Their potential to create value within an organisation. The interdisciplinary approach required for their success and …
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Favouritism Threat Turns Diversity Advocates Like You into Diversity Opponents. Today, you’re going to learn how you can avoid this In todays show I discuss several things including: The flawed assumption about underrepresented groups as perfect advocates Why the extent to which someone is distinct influences Favouritism Threat The relationship between perceived status and Favouritism …
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Have you ever noticed how there’s an assumption that if we increase the number of underrepresented groups in the selection process that we’ll eventually create a situation where more underrepresented groups will be chosen for senior opportunities? Today, you’re going to learn about research that says the exact opposite, there are reasons when having a …
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Did You know that Employee Resource Groups can actually SAVE you money? Today, you’re going to learn about a research backed business case for employee resource groups that you need to understand I’m speaking with David Clark about his research into a business case for employee resource groups. David is a previous guest and a friend of …
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Did it ever occur to you how many diversity and Inclusion initiatives are elitist but everyone pretends that they’re not! Today, you’re going to find out why so many of these projects aren’t intended to benefit everyone In todays show I discuss several things including: Why so many Diversity and Inclusion initiatives are secretly elitist …
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The term minority, ethnic minority, racial minority and even minority groups are used a lot around Diversity & Inclusion. You have no idea how completely inappropriate these terms are about to become. Today, you’re going to find out why the term minority groups is about to become dated In todays show I discuss several things including: …
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What type of employee resource group do you actually have? If you don’t know, you could be wasting a lot of time and resources doing the wrong thing. Today, you’re going to find out why this knowledge is crucial for your success on your inclusion journey In todays show I discuss several things including: 3 …
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Is anyone in your office a Trusted Black Girl? Today I’m reviewing a book that explains what this means and why you this matters to you In todays show I discuss several things including: My enthusiasm about this book How this book moves beyond intersectional rhetoric The hidden experiences the book reveals and much much …
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It’s become clear to me for a while that there are people out there who really aren’t happy with the work I’m doing to help you create an inclusive workplace Today, I’m going to talk about who they are, their reasons and what I’m going to do about it In todays show we discuss several …
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Today I’m going to talk about conducting a social experiment. And guess what, the subject of the experiment is you… In todays show we discuss several things including: Why you should think of your employee resource group as a lab Why your processes should differ for reversible decisions and non reversible decisions Why you should …
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In the UK it’s Black History Month in October and it’s likely that your organisation is about to repeat the same huge mistake it makes every year! Today, I’m going to tell you how can avoid this not only for Black History month but for all Big Ticket Diversity Events In todays show we discuss …
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I’ve been thinking that it’s time that you and I had an honest conversation about Diversity and Inclusion. Today, I’m going to tell you how any why I think that this should happen In todays show we discuss several things including: Why I want to have a conversation with you so that I can help you …
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When people talk about Inclusion in the workplace, sooner or later someone always says that you should be able to bring your whole self to work. This is often discussed in a very lazy way, because the truth is why would anyone want to bring their whole self to work? Today you’ll find out why …
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Your organisation has made a Diversity Promise to you. But it may not be the one that you think. Sooner or later, that’s going to become a problem for you. Today you’ll find out why In todays show we discuss several things including: The Diversity Promise Your Company is making to you Psychological Contracts and …
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Have you ever thought about the quality of the products that you were creating in your resource group? Most people don’t and this is why most groups are ineffective. Find out what you can do, to be different. In todays show I discuss several things including: Why you need to establish quality control, really quickly! …
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One of the most persistent, most misleading pieces of career advice that you will ever hear is “get a mentor.” This is an oversimplified piece of 20th Century way of thinking that simply doesn’t benefit everyone. In the 21st Century what we need to think about are developmental networks In todays show I discuss several …
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Did it ever occur to that with everything you’re doing at work, maybe you’re doing too much? And this could lead to burnout? Did you know that there’s a secret weapon that can protect you against this? several things including: Why you may be headed towards burnout How slowing down can support your inclusion goals …
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Each and every week we share a lot of information that we think could be useful to you but I’ve come to the conclusion that we’ve been sharing too much information. In todays show I discuss several things including: Over sharing, how we’ve been guilty of this Why sharing is at the heart of your …
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We spend a lot of time examining employee resource groups concerned with social identity such as race, gender or sexual orientation. In today’s show we’re going to discuss groups that aren’t concerned with identity In todays show I discuss several things including: Employee resource groups not concerned with social identity How employee resource groups are …
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In this episode I’m reviewing a book that has a special place in my heart. It’s a book that I have given as a gift to SO many people! The book is called Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do. It’s a book that addresses stereotypes in a way that is …
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Today I’m talking about Role Models, Employee Resource Groups & The Right People. Role Models are often portrayed as the solution to many of the challenges that minority groups experience in the workplace. When anyone talks about employee resource groups, sooner or later you’re going to hear the words role model. But what does this …
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This episode is about Confessions, Community & Employee Resource Groups. I’ve got a confession to make, it’s something that I’ve wanted to address for a while but I’ve only just decided to address it now. In todays show I discuss several things including: My confession and how I plan to address it Three recent experiences …
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This is the second of a two part series about Employee Resource Groups and their Evolution. In this series focus on how employee resource groups have evolved by looking at some of the most influential publications in the field. I’m talking about the ones that are widely accepted to be essential reading, this isn’t just …
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This is the first of a two part series about Employee Resource Groups and their Evolution. In this series I’m going to focus on how employee resource groups have evolved by looking at some of the most influential publications in the field. I’m talking about the ones that are widely accepted to be essential reading, …
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Today I’m reviewing the book: Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage For Your Career. It’s a book that helps you to understand your professional network through an inclusive lens. In todays show I discuss several things including: The five types of people that you should consider in your professional network The importance of …
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Today I’m speaking with David Clark. David is an HR professional with experience in employee engagement and Diversity & Inclusion. He’s launched LGBT groups in organisations and played a central role in other groups for organisations that include KPMG. On top of that David is investigating the business impact of employee resource groups and in …
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This is the second of a two part series exploring competition amongst employee resource groups. If you look at enough organisations, you may find that some resource groups perform better than others, some have better reputations than others and some have access to more resources than others. This can lead to a belief that these …
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Today is a special day because it’s our birthday! This week marks the first anniversary of the Resource Groups Podcast. In todays show I discuss several things including: My personal gratitude for your support over the past year The reason why our global community is so important How we are going to rebrand, expand and …
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This is the first of a two part series about competition amongst employee resource groups. If you look at enough organisations, you may find that some resource groups perform better than others, some have better reputations than others and some have access to more resources than others. This can lead to a belief that these …
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Today I’m speaking with Cherron Inko- Tariah, Abdul Rob, Rasheed Ogunlaru and Jerome Williams. They are the National committee for the National Day for Staff Networks. Wednesday 9th May is the second time this annual event is taking place in the UK and as you can imagine, here at the resource groups podcast are proud …
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Today, I want to share some observations and comments I’ve had about the show, particularly because of the recent emphasis that I’ve placed on race and ethnicity in the workplace. In todays show I discuss several things including: Why some listeners really didn’t like some recent shows Why we need to think critically and challenge …
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Today I’m reviewing the book: Racism at Work: The Danger of Indifference. There’s been quite a bit of media coverage about this book surrounding a high profile launch in the UK, this caught my attention as well because I know a number of people cited in the book. In todays show I discuss several things …
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This is the third and final part of a three part series exploring subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. As mentioned in the previous episodes, there’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are …
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This is the second of a three part series exploring subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. As mentioned in the previous episode, there’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are less frequently in …
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This is the first of a three part series on subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are less frequently in society thanks to changing attitudes and …
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The need to be authentic in the workplace is one of the most compelling reasons that I encounter for people wanting to join employee resource groups. Today, I’m going to be talking about the challenges of authenticity in the workplace, some of the challenges experienced by individuals and some potential solutions that you may find …
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One of the things that we know is that in order to make it to the top of an organisation, the way you look matters. The evidence says that some of the superficial things count. This matters more if you’re female, disabled or from a minority group of any description. Today, I’m going to be …
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Today I’m speaking with George Selvanera. George is a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist with a particular focus on Ability/Disability within the workplace. George provides strategic and consultant advice for organisations trying to become more inclusive, he’s worked in some fascinating international roles including work to influence legislation for the Central Government of Papua New Guinea …
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This week is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. In recognition of International Women’s Day: Today I’m going to address a relevant topic by providing a brief book review that talks about Allies. The …
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Today, I want to talk about the representation of minority groups within the workplace. This is a key concern for organisations that are trying to become more inclusive but it’s become a hot topic because of the release of the Black Panther movie, which draws attention to how black people are represented in the media …
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Today, I want to talk Diversity & Inclusion Climates. I’ve been travelling a lot recently and I’ve been reminded about how different the climate is in different parts of the world. I started to think about how diversity and inclusion climates also vary between different organisations and wanted to explore what this actually meant. In …
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Today, I want to talk about the McKinsey Report: Delivering Through Diversity. This is a study that you can think of as the follow up to the celebrated Diversity Matters report from 2015. As discussed previously, the 2015 report is one of the most cited sources that is used to justify the business case for …
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Today, I want to talk Intersectionality. In my experience, Intersectionality is a potential mine field, because it’s one of those terms that is thrown around casually by people in the field of Diversity & Inclusion but is rarely explained or discussed thoroughly. The only people I consistently hear discuss Intersectionality in a meaningful way are …
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Today, I want to talk about how employee resource groups are presented on corporate websites and how a number of common practices could be damaging their efforts to become a more inclusive workplace. Organisations are falling over themselves to show that they are committed to diversity and inclusion and one of the ways they achieve …
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Today, I want to talk about women’s employee resource groups, previously on this podcast we’ve talked about how they seem to be the largest, well funded and well supported employee resource group in any organisation. What’s more a recent report from New York based online platform Fairy Godboss suggests that women’s employee resource groups are …
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Today, I give a brief review of 2017 and then make some predictions for 2018 based on some patterns and trends that I’ve noticed. In todays show I’m going to discuss several things including My quick review of 2017 My predictions for 2018 My big plans for the future and much much more Here’s some …
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Today, I want to talk about a persistent issue that keeps turning up on the show. It’s the issue of language, the issue of Jargon. In general, Business leaders have a bad reputation for using unnecessary jargon in the workplace. However, when it comes to matters of Diversity & Inclusion it seems that jargon is …
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Today, I want to talk about one an interesting concept that is at the heart of why individuals both seek out and avoid employee resource groups. I want to talk about identity work. Once we go through it, you’re going to realise that it’s something that everyone does but in this episode it will become …
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Today, I want to talk about one of the most common questions that I get asked about employee resource groups. I want to talk about the core functions of an employee resource group and why understanding this simple but elegant concept can change the way you experience and manage employee resource groups in your organisation. …
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In simple terms, this means I’ll be speaking with people from a variety of disciplines trying to connect the dots in terms of their best practices, habits and other important pieces of information that you can apply in your organisation. This week the podcast is 6 months old, this is a genuine milestone for me …
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Today I’m speaking with Fernando Serpa. Fernando is the Executive Director of the Association of ERG and Diversity Councils. He has over 20 years of experience in Diversity & Inclusion and has worked at several high profile organisations including The White House and the US Department of Justice. I was recently in Orlando, Florida at …
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Today, I want to talk about Diversity, Inclusion and people. Here on this podcast, our strong belief is that people are the most important part of any organisation and the truth about Diversity & Inclusion is that when it’s done properly we should expect it to have a direct impact on the work-based experiences of …
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Today, I want to talk about the McKinsey Report: Why Diversity Matters In my opinion, this is one of the most cited sources that is used to justify the business case for diversity in organisations, when I say that I mean people generally use this report as evidence to support their argument when claiming that …
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Today, I want to talk about cultural change and inclusion. I’ve been getting a lot of requests about organisational culture and the difficulty in changing the culture of an organisation. This is relevant because my research has consistently shown that changing organisational culture is one of the 3 biggest problems that organisations experience when they …
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Today I’m speaking with Michael Collins. Michael is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion for New York City Transit, the organisation that runs the New York Subway. He has over 30 years of experience working in US Corporations, his previous employers include American Express, CUNY and American Airlines As the Diversity & Inclusion leader for …
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Today I’m speaking with Jennifer Brown. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, she is one of the worlds leading experts on employee resource groups and has written several influential white papers that have been important to the development of knowledge and research regarding employee resource groups. Jennifer is also the author …
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This episode is a response to a number of requests that I’ve received from listeners to the show. As you can imagine I’m often having conversations Diversity & Inclusion and I’ve found myself repeating a number of messages to different audiences. And so I’ve been asked to share some of my thoughts and opinions about …
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Today I’m speaking with Rashada Harry. Rashada is the Co Founder of social enterprise Your Future Your Ambition, She has been recognised as a Rising Star in Technology by We are the City and a Future Leader by EMPower. Rashada works for Vodafone and previously worked at Cisco. Rashada has an enthusiastic and contagious passion …
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Today I’m speaking with Cherron Inko Tariah MBE. Cherron is one of the UK’s leading expert on staff networks, she is the author of The Incredible Power of Staff Networks and the creator of the National Day of Staff Networks. Cherron is one of the few people I’ve encountered in the UK who is focused …
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Today I’m speaking with Justine Lutterodt. Justine is a leadership consultant and Founder of the Centre for Synchronous Leadership, she has over 15 years of experience working as a Management Consultant and she is involved with several inclusion related initiatives including the UK Diversity Legal Awards and Workplace Gender Equality Awards Justine’s focus is on …
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Today I’m speaking with Cynthia Davis. Cynthia is the founder and CEO of BAME Recruitment. She has over 18 years of experience working with organisations that include BT, Carphone Warehouse and ITV. Cynthia has also won multiple awards including being named a Rising Star by We are the City. Cynthia understands the challenges of underrepresented …
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This is a special episode of the podcast because I want to explore the views of people who don’t agree with employee resource groups. Specifically I want to discuss the recent decision by professional services firm Deloitte to phase out their employee resource groups as part of their efforts to become more inclusive. I normally …
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In this episode I’m speaking with Stephen Frost. Stephen is a globally recognised Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership Expert and the founder of Frost Included. Stephen was the Head of Diversity & Inclusion for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 and is the author of two books, the Inclusion Imperative and Inclusive Talent Management. …
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In this episode I’m speaking with Roianne Nedd. Roianne is the Head of Programmes & Research at OUTstanding & EMpower, an Amplifier of women’s voices and the author of The Cracked Cocoon. I met Roianne at the annual event for EMpower’s List of the 100 most influential Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Leaders. We spoke …
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In this episode I’m speaking with Leyla Okhai. Leyla is the founder and CEO of Diverse Minds. Leyla is the co-author of an important study on neurodiversity in the workplace and has over 14 years experience implementing diversity, inclusion and equality practices. Leyla introduced me to the term neurodiversity, she has a rich and varied …
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In this episode I’m speaking with Olivier Vidal, Olivier runs the Fair Hiring Project, he is a veteran of the recruitment industry and describes himself as an Entrepreneurial Socialist. Olivier and I met a number of months back as part of his attempts to have “a meaningful impact on the inclusion of diversity in corporate …
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This is the 10th episode of the podcast, this is a mini milestone for me so in todays show I’m going to discuss several things including: The journey I’m experiencing as part of the podcast The 3 primary roles of the podcast My vision and much much more. Here’s some of what I share in …
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Today I’m speaking with Portia McCahill and Petra Tileschova from Media Research Company Nielsen. I met Portia and Petra a months back at the launch of their employee resource group MOSAIC which is an acronym for Multinational Organisation Supporting an Inclusive Culture. From the moment I entered the building I noticed a vibrant culture that …
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In this episode I’m speaking with Antoinette Boateng. Antoinette is a Global Inclusion Specialist and a 15-year veteran of the “people” space. Antoinette’s experience includes Talent Management, Engagement & Policy. Antoinette has been responsible for not only starting a number of resource groups but she’s also had to manage and influence multiple resource groups, their …
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This is the third and final part of a special three part series based around the launch of ICAN, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network. This is a group that promotes multicultural inclusion and progression within the insurance sector. Today I’m speaking with Huw Evans, Huw is the Director General of the Association of British Insurers …
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This is the second of a special three part series based around the launch of ICAN, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network. This is a group that promotes multicultural inclusion and progression within the insurance sector. Today I’m speaking with Rose St Louis, Rose is Head of Partnership Development at Zurich Insurance UK where she also …
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This is the first of a special three part series based around the launch of ICAN, the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network. This is a group that promotes multicultural inclusion and progression within the insurance sector. Today I’m speaking with Ajay Mistry, Ajay is the CoFounder of ICAN and Chair of the Multicultural Network at AON …
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This is the second part of a special two part show where I speak with Gamiel Yafai. Gamiel is a 17-year veteran of the Diversity and Inclusion industry and the author of two books: Yemen Proud and Demystifying Diversity. Gamiel is an award winning Diversity & Inclusion Strategist with a wealth of knowledge, I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with …
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This is the first part of a special two part show where I speak with Gamiel Yafai. Gamiel is a 17-year veteran of the Diversity and Inclusion industry and the author of two books: Yemen Proud and Demystifying Diversity. Gamiel is an award winning Diversity & Inclusion Strategist with a wealth of knowledge, I thoroughly …
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In this episode I am speaking with Dr Richard Norrie. Richard is a researcher at leading independent think tank Policy Exchange and the author of the “Two Sides of Diversity” report and the co-author of the influential “Bittersweet Success” report Richard investigates immigration, integration and demography in society, these are topical subjects and I was …
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Melanie Richards. Melanie is the Vice Chair and Partner at KPMG in the UK and a Founder Member of the 30 Per Cent Club Steering Committee. Melanie has been described as one of the most prominent activists for gender equality in UK business, so I was thrilled …
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In February 2017 I completed my PhD at the London School of Economics. The defining characteristic of a PhD is to make a contribution to knowledge. You have to create something new, add something important to human understanding. In my PhD I made theoretical and practical contributions that are useful to organisations like yours. I …
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