The Element of Inclusion

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 … Why Most Diversity Programs Haven’t Succeeded [Book Review] Read More » The post Why M...

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 … A Solution To The 3 Biggest Prob...

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 … 3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive Read More » The pos...

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 … Inclusion Made Simple: How I Am Already Supporting Your Diversity Goals Read More » The post Inclu...

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 … The Powerful Inclusion Tactic I Tell My Clients To Improve The Performance Of...

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 … Diversity & Inclusion Predictions What I Got Wrong In 2018 & New Predictions for 2019 Read More » T...

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 … How Inclusive Leade...

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 … Here’s When Diversity Networks Don’t Create Equality [Research Breakdown] Read More » The po...

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 … The Reasons Why Staff Networks Can Be Incredibly Powerful for Div...

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 … How Favou...

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 … The Triple Threat That Makes Minority Groups...

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 … How Employee Resource Groups Can Save You Millions A Step-By...

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 … The 3 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Are El...

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: … Why Using the Term “Minority Groups” Is A Problem For Divers...

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 … The 3 Types Of Employee Resource Group You Need to Understand To Create Inclusion Read Mor...

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 … How To Challenge Perceptions and Maximise the Potential of Black Women in th...

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 … Why Some People Have A Problem With Me Helping You To Become More Inclusive Read More » The post Why Some People...

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 … 3 Reasons You Should Conduct Social Experiments in Your Employee R...

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 … The Huge Mistakes You’re Making During Black History Month And Other “Big Ticket” Calendar Events Read M...

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 … How I’m Going To Support Your Inclusion Goals On A One To One Basis Read More » The post How I’m Go...

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  … 3 Reasons Why “Bring Your Whole Self” Is Such Bad Advice For Diversity Read More » The post 3 Reasons Wh...

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 You’re Company is making to you Psychological Contracts and … The Reason You Are Ignoring The Diversity Promises Your Company Is Making To You...

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! … Why Your Employee Resource Group Needs To Create Quality Products To Promote D...

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 … Why Being Told To “Get A Mentor” Is Such Bad Advice For Inclusion Read More »...

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? In todays show I discuss several things including: Why you may be headed towards burnout How slowing down … The 3 Types Of Burnout Employees Experience But No One Talks About Read More » The post Th...