The Element Of Inclusion

This is Episode 251 of the Element of Inclusion podcast. Find out why I've been thinking about the journey and when it's time to stop. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why your Inclusion Journey is a Hero's Journey The commitment I've made to you How much I appreciate your attention and much more Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  You are the...

When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, sooner or later we end up talking about identity but not everybody goes deep enough Find out about a book that takes identity to a whole new level Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How Identity is a disputed Term Why it's useful to focus on Identification Why Identity is a social construction and much more Play the episode for more. Her...

On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 5 years old Find out why I am your number one trusted advisor. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A Review of the past 5 years Our mission and why it matters A personal story about Apple and Spotify and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  5 years done and more to come " Every year we...

Is it now time to Drop diversity from the Inclusion conversation? Find out why someone thinks it is Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 are some key takeaways from this episode:  Tokenism is not Diversity " Don't get me wrong repr...

Casual discrimination isn't always about who get's "talked down" Find out why it can be about who doesn't get "talked up" Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An alternative way to think about casual discrimination The people who get Permission to Fail and Permission to Try A 3 Step Framework for you to use immediately and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takea...

Society is failing Transgender  People Find our why that's the Transgender Issue Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  The Liberation of Tra...

You've heard people say change comes from the Top Find our how much of that is true and does it include Diversity? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Upper Echelon Theory and why you're already using it The Senior Management dilemma for Chief Diversity Officers Why Not all Diversity is Equal and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  U...

Instead of wishing for Inclusive outcomes. Fin out if you could just force it to happen. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  A Fo...

The thing about Diversity and Inclusion is that everyone sounds so convincing Find out if that's because of all the fallacies Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion 3 Fallacies for you to avoid How Fallacies are related to the 3 Biggest Problems Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  A Fallacy is an error in...

Want to know why Leaders don't buy Into Inclusion? Find about a restaurant trick that explains this. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this epis...

What if Diversity is a corrupting influence? Find out about a book that says that Diversity is dividing society and undermining our culture. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Challenges I had reviewing this book My personal bias that this book addresses How Diversity practices are viewed as harmful and counter productive and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some...

You don't need anyone's permission to start contributing to Inclusion right now Find out why you don't need anyone's permission to take the next logical step on your Inclusion Journey Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The consistent "failures" I've had Some milestones you can use in your life Why there's so much room for you to manoeuvre and much more Play the episode for more He...

Cultural diversity is a key feature of Australia's national identity Find out how they are managing it. Get your pen and paper ready because we're talking about The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Cultural Diversity at Macro, Meso and Micro Level The obvious omission from the Cultural Narrative Why Representation is so relevant i...

Does the Diversity Statement on your website make sense? Find out how you can make sense of the Diversity statement on your company website Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A useful framework used on the Top 241 European companies The versatility of this approach A practical check that you can use right now and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways fro...

Employee resource groups can solve the 3 Biggest Problems that organisations experience on their Inclusion journey Find out why there is a Dark side to all this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why people weren't happy with me talking about ERG's and pay Why Super Star Leaders can be a blessing and a curse How the Business Case for Diversity can lead to exploitation and much mor...

There's one really strong reason why you should pay ERG Leaders Find out why I've got even more reasons why you shouldn't Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from th...

Maybe it's time to start paying ERG Leaders Find out why I don't have an objective opinion on this! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: 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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  ERG Leaders are...

Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who's around you? Find out the name for this behaviour - it's not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The difference between acquisitive and protective self-monitoring The type of people who may engage in self-monitoring My own experience with self-monitoring and much more Play the episode for more. Her...

In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can use in your life and much more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  Assume Your Role "The process of the PhD by...

Enough Already with the Business Case; that's the message of an article that I don't want you to miss Find out why, if you're serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An article that addresses the Business Case for Diversity in a way you probably haven't encountered The views we share with two legendary Diversity Researchers How...

Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why this could be working against you Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How Diversity & Inclusion narratives violate the Three modes of Persuasion My personal approach to the Rhetorical Triangle and much more Play the episode...

New Year doesn't always mean a New Start Find out why I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How you can stand out from the crowd How you can seek Inclusion where you work My habit for reading with purpose and much more Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  Share and Read with purpose  "If som...

Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: My Top 3 Predictions for 2022 What I got right in 2021 The shifting agenda and much more Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  The problem with the Business Case for Diversity...

When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Find out why stereotypes about a person's age, cause more damage than facts about a person's age Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The relationship between Stereotype Threat and Age discrimination The patronising nature of age based discrimination How Researchers manipulate their participants...

Why do Racial Slurs remain prevalent in the workplace? Find out an answer I don't think you're going to expect! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The 3 parties commonly involved in racial slurs The unexpected research findings with disturbing implications Who benefits from racial slurs and much more Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  Racial...