The Element of Inclusion

Do you believe in second chances? Find out what the DEI space is Doing for the Formerly Incarcerated Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Stigma Plays a role in excluding the Formerly Incarcerated How the Formerly Incarcerated have skills that are not being used The social issues that organisations may not … Why Diversity & Inclusion Ignore the Formerly Incarcerated Read More »...

Some of you have realised that I’ve been taking you on a meta journey to inclusion the whole time Find out why our Meta Approach to inclusion is like no one else Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Meta Skills I use to serve you The Meta Approaches we employ for … Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else Read More » The post Why Our Meta Approach To Di...

The business case for Diversity is one of my favourite topics for all the wrong reasons. Find out if it’s about the money or is about Justice? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The influence of Milton Friedman on diversity narratives A huge limitation of this interesting research paper An useful example … Do You Promote The Business Case or Social Justice Case For Diversity? Read...

When we talk about Diversity are you thinking individual differences or group differences? Find out about Diversity in terms of Individual differences and Group Differences Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unexpected Danish influence on Diversity Management How unconscious bias training signals your attitude to Diversity How your critics can help … Is Your Diversity Approach...

Are we all the same? Or all we all different? Find out why this matters when it comes to Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: One of the features of our show that our audience loves A common issue that most people can’t deal with An awkward question from a PhD … The Sameness Difference Dilemma Read More » The post The Sameness Difference Dilemma appeared first on Element o...

You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I love a podcast Why I want your help to tell me about other podcasts that our audience should know about Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Our values driven approach to podcasting The growth of podcasting as a medium My ongoing commitment to my … Why I’m Looking For Other Inclusion Based Podcasts Read More » The post Why I’m Looking For Ot...

One of the accusations that gets thrown around about organisations is that when it comes to inclusion their behaviour is performative Find out if we’re part of the problem. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An increasingly common accusation made against organisations Why we may contribute to a Performative environment What Digital … The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusi...

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to distinguish between information about Diversity and Inclusion, and Propaganda? Find out how half curated truths are presented as information Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Propaganda techniques found in Diversity & Inclusion How Propaganda hides behind \”education\” Why I empathise with the … The Propaganda Problem of Diversity...

You may have encountered people in the workplace speaking their truth Find out the difference between a person speaking THEIR truth and a person speaking THE truth Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why we have a distorted perspective of reality Why we should be careful about the \”truth\” Why reality is … The Big Inclusion Issue: Your Truth Vs. The Truth Read More » The post The...

Not all the claims you hear about Diversity & Inclusion are true. Find out why there maybe a need for some fact checking. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The disturbing discovery I made recently A habit I have that you don’t want to see An important issue about misinformation and much … Why Diversity & Inclusion Leaders Need To Be Fact Checked Read More » The post Why Diversity...

We review Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About It by Sheree Atcheson Find out why this book claims allyship is the key to unlocking the power of Diversity Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How this book makes you accountable An unanswered question I … Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About I...

When I talk about the term belonging, generally I’m quite critical Find out if it’s time to drop Belonging from the Diversity conversation Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An unpopular opinion about a growing Inclusion trend Brene Brown’s definition of Belonging An alternative approach I rarely take and much more Play … Is it Time To Drop Belonging From the Diversity Conversatio...

I’ve been reminded why so many leaders have so little respect for Diversity & Inclusion and the people who promote it Find out 3 reasons why leaders don’t respect Diversity & Inclusion where you work Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The shared beliefs that you should share The warning phrases you … Why Leaders Don’t Respect Diversity & Inclusion Where You Work Read More » The po...

The chances are you’re being misled by the “research” people use to support their claims about Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why nearly everyone ignores and I think it’s because most people don’t know any better Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Some shortcuts you should stop using The attraction of using … Why You’re Being Misled By Diversity & Inclusion Research Read More »...

Do you know the difference between information and insights? Find out why knowing this is important on your inclusion journey This is the first in a two-part series on how we use information to make decisions about inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A problem that members of our audience experience … The Crucial Difference Between Information and Insights for Inclusion  ...

Every week I talk about what you can do about inclusion, about your inclusion dilemmas Find out what I struggle with, what are my inclusion dilemmas? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 of My Personal Inclusion Dilemmas Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Some personal dilemmas I’ve … 3 of My Personal Inclusion Dilemmas Read More » The post 3 of My Personal I...

There’s a massive issue with free riding when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion Find out about 3 Ways to Address The Freerider Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An economic approach you haven’t considered Why shared interests are so important to Inclusion How to avoid a … 3 Ways to Address The Free Rider Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Read Mor...

There’s a common shortcut at work that doesn’t really get talked about Find out about the shortcut that’s devastating to you, your team and inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A common career shortcut that you should avoid The dark side of unearned benefits The relationship between self efficacy and ethical … A Career Shortcut that Devastates Inclusion Read More » The pos...

There’s so much talk about why Diversity is good for organisations Find out if Diversity is bad for you as an individual? This is based on a paper called Perceived diversity and employee well-being: mediating role of inclusion By  Akanksha Jaiswal and Lata Dyaram Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A refreshingly … When Diversity Harms Individual Wellbeing Read More » The post When...

We talk a lot about research, but what if I told you that we might all be looking in the wrong place! Find out about an Indian Answer to Diversity and Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The encouragement I’ve received from members of the audience An approach I share with … An Indian Answer to Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post An Indian Answer to Diversity and...

Corporate life isn’t for everyone – but is it for inclusion? Find out about 3 aspects of corporate life that harm Inclusion Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The best episode of this show that you’ve never heard A fundamental economic principle found in your workplace A lesson from the armed forces … 3 Aspects of Corporate Life That Harm Inclusion Read More » The post 3 Aspects o...

Some Lesbian women have to hide their sexual orientation in the workplace Find out about those who made it to the top and aren’t hiding it Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A brief introduction to Queer Theory How Lesbian Executives have to consider their appearance The surprising research outcome regarding heterosexual … The Queer Experience Of Lesbian Leaders of Fortune 500 Com...

There’s a celebrated narrative that claims that inclusion makes “so called” minority groups want to stay in an organisation. Find out why I think inclusion makes LGBT employees want to leave Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why we must be careful when measuring Inclusion Importance of Invisible stigmatised groups Surprising relationship … Why Inclusion Makes LGBT Employees Want...

This is Episode 200 of the show! Find out about the concept of first principles Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The importance of understanding first principles Accepting that not everyone agrees with your approach Our plans to support you further and much more Play the episode for more Here are some … Not Everyone Wants To Come On Our Inclusion Journey Read More » The post Not...

On May 23rd 2021 the Element of Inclusion podcast was 4 years old! Find out how far we’ve come together even when it’s not easy Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I continued even when it wasn’t convenient What this podcast isn’t trying to do Why you should come to our … Element of Inclusion Podcast 4th Birthday Episode Read More » The post Element of Inclusion Podcast 4th Bir...