The Element Of Inclusion

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 not so secret message of this entire show Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I appreciate your time...

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 others Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Accountability leads to trust and tru...

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 your passion" - How giving to the market makes you think like a leader Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways f...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  6 years done an...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways...

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 Play the episode for more Here's...

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...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  HR have the power to influence the v...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaway...

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 h...

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...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I'm on...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Book Cl...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Waymaking involves using your position and pow...

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Waymaking involves using your position and pow...

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...

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 h...

You're the Hero of your Inclusion Journey Find out you need to be aware of your Macguffin 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:  A Macguffin...

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...

Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews 5 things all the "best DEI books" did well 4 ways people responded to my book reviews Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The best books are...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways. Find out status contests waste everyone's time. Here are 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 epis...

Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends Find out why this year I'm holding myself more accountable. Here are 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: I made...

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here are 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:...