The Element of Inclusion

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 … Why Adopting a “One At A Time” Approach to Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake Read More » The...

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 … 3 Foundational Steps To Building An Inclusive Culture Read More » The post 3 F...

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 … Why Using Common Sense is a Diversity & Inclusion Mistake Read More » The post Why Using Common Sen...

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: … 3 Principles To Stop Your Diversity and Inclusion...

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 … The 7 Biggest Diversity & Inclusion Mistakes Being...

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 … Why Your Organisation’s Approach To Diversity Isn’t Going To Work For Everyone Read...

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 … Why Diversity in Recruitment Advertising Doesn’t Work Read More » The post Why Diver...

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 … Why Positive Work Identity Is Being Used To Promote Diversity Read More » The post Why Positive Work Identit...

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 … Why Authentic Leaders Develop Inclusive Organisations R...

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 … 3 Crucial Concepts for Diversity & Inclusion: Workforce, Workplace and Marketplace Read More » The post 3 Crucial Conc...

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 … An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportu...

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 … It’s Time For Me To Think About Quitting Diversity & Inclusion [2nd Birth...

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 … A Geology Secret For Understanding The Diversity Of Your Teams That...

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 … 3 Reasons Why Your Organisation is Afraid of Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Rea...

“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 … 3 Quick Secrets For Managing Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Quick Secrets For Managi...

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 … 3 Suggestions to Help You Manage Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Suggesti...

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 … Why You Need To Align Your Diversity & Inclusion Efforts To a Global Strategy Read More » The post Why Y...

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 … Everything You Need To Know About Islamaphobia [Book Review ] Read More » The post Everything You Need To...

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 … 3 Reasons Why An Evidence Based Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Essential Read More » The...

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. … 5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion is like Hip Hop Culture Read More » The post 5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inc...

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 … 3 Reasons Why Employee Resource Groups Are Like Websites In The Year 2000 Read More » The post 3 Reasons W...

“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 … Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race [Book Revie...

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 … 3 Reasons Why Organisations Love Wome...

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 … 3 Reasons Why Archetypes And Stereotypes Are...

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 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 Inclusion … 3 Considerations To Help You Fix Your Flawed Approa...