The Element of Inclusion

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 … The Matthew Effect: How Privilege Shapes Success Read More » The post The Matthew Effect: How Privile...

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 … From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 30 Books in 30 Weeks Read More » The post From Pages to Progress: Lessons from 3...

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 … What Inclusion Research Needs To Do To Stay Relevant To your Needs Read More » The...

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 … Breaking Through  [Book Review] Read More » The post Breaking Through  [Book Review] appeared first on Elemen...

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 … The Predictable Power of Pilot Projects For Inclusion Read More » The post The Predictable Power of Pi...

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 … The Illusion of Inclusion: How Diversity Reports Lie To You Read More » The post The Illu...

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. – … My Hero’s Journey in Inclusion: How I Overcame Challenges and Discovered My Purpose Read More » The...

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 … Evidence-Based Management [Book Review] Read More » The post Evidence-Based Management [Book Review] appeared fi...

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 … Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the...

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 … Why Evidence Based Inclusion Matters Read More » The post Why Evidence Based Inclusion Matters appeared...

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 … I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300] Read More » The post I’m Sorry I Let You Down [Episode 300] appeared first on Element of Inclus...

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 … DEI Deconstructed [Book Review] Read More » The post DEI Deconstructed [Book Review] appeared first on Element of...

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 … 5 Career Tips That Transform My Life Every 6 Months Read More » The post 5 Career Tips That Transform My Life Every 6 Mont...

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 … The Element of Inclusion is 6 Years Old Read More » The post The Element of Inclusion is 6 Years Old appeared first...

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 … The Exam Trick I Use To Help Organisations Become Inclusive Read More » The post The Exam T...

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 … Your Inclusion Journey: Insights from My Recent Study About Your Experience Read More » Th...

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 … Inclusalytics [Book Review] Read More » The post Inclusalytics [Book Review] appear...

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 … People First: When HR is Truly an Agent for the Employees Read More » The post People First: When HR is Truly an Agent for th...

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 … Why Employees Should NEVER Trust Human Resources Read More » The post Why Employees Should NEVER Trus...

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+ … Overcoming Information Overload: How I Navigate Diversity, Equity and Inclus...

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 … Diversity in Organizations [Book Review] Read More » The post Diversi...

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 … Why DEI Cuts Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise: The Unfortunate Truth Read More »...

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 … 5 Ways Large Companies Are Failing Their Employees In Their Inclus...

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 … How Star Trek Inspires Our Vision For An Inclusive Future Read More » The post How...

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 … Why The Book Isn’t Always the Most Important Part of a Book Club Read More » The post Why The Book Isn’t Always the Most...