The Element of Inclusion

If diversity and inclusion becomes performative and staged, organisational credibility erodes. Here I examine how this dynamic takes hold. In this episode we cover: How performative narratives shape inclusion work Why staged experiences distort lived reality When inclusion work commoditises people If your challenge is seeing inclusion treated as performance not practice, start here: https://xray.e...

If diversity is treated as a single idea, behaviour change remains inconsistent. Here I unpack how expanding perspective changes inclusion practice. In this episode we cover: How recognising “the Other” shapes behaviour Why diversity cannot be reduced to one idea When deliberate exposure expands social circles If your challenge is translating diversity ideas into consistent … Diversify: How To Cha...

If critical race theory is misrepresented in organisations, inclusion efforts lose clarity. Here I explain why confusion persists. In this episode we cover: How critical theory examines power structures Why CRT misrepresentation creates inclusion confusion When challenging status quo supports inclusion work If your challenge is building clear understanding for leadership buy-in, start here: https:...

If inclusion roles exist without sufficient capability, organisational credibility weakens. Here I examine why inclusion teams become structurally ineffective. In this episode we cover: How insufficient knowledge weakens inclusion capability Why unclear definitions reduce organisational alignment When frameworks enable consistent inclusion execution If your challenge is moving from inclusion roles...

If chief diversity officers lack authority and alignment, outcomes become difficult to justify. Here I examine why results fail structurally. In this episode we cover: How hiring mismatches role expectations Why reputation focus displaces measurable results When unequal standards undermine role effectiveness If your challenge is securing credible leadership alignment for inclusion, start here: htt...

If leaders struggle to attract and retain diverse talent, team performance suffers. Here I examine what inclusify reveals about leadership behaviour. In this episode we cover: How inclusify links uniqueness and belonging Why leadership follies undermine inclusion efforts When ABC bias approach changes behaviour If your challenge is earning credible leadership buy-in for inclusion, start … Inclusif...

Professions are in the discrimination business; it’s by design But it’s essential for them to be inclusive if they want to remain legitimate in the 21st Century Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why inclusion is necessary for professions, professions that get this wrong are going to be … Why Professions Need To Be Inclusive To Remain Legitimate Read More » The po...

Do you know what a Protean Career is? In the 21st Century, you’re probably trying to develop one without even knowing it This has some interesting implications for Diversity and Inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about Protean careers, why it matters to you and why it matters … The Protean Career Path to Inclusion Read More » The post The Protean Career Path t...

Some people think that it’s possible to talk about Diversity and Inclusion without being political. Do you think that’s true? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why Diversity and Inclusion is a political issue; whether you like it or not In todays show we discuss several things including: … The Relationship Between Diversity, Inclusion & Identity Politics Read Mor...

How many times this year have you got into debates about diversity and Inclusion?  For me the answer is really simple… zero Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about why I don’t really get into debates about Diversity and Inclusion This was inspired by a question that I’ve received … Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post Why I Avoid Debat...

What if the secret to creating inclusion wasn’t bringing everyone together to be comfortable What if the secret to creating inclusion was to bring everyone together to collide? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to be talking about collision theory and employee resource groups. I know, sometimes it sounds like I just … Why Collisions May Be The Secret to Creating Inclusion Read More...

When it comes to work, we all perform, we all wear masks some people like me use props We’re all concerned with managing the impression we make That’s the view of the author of the ground-breaking book that I’m discussing in this week’s show Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing ‘The Presentation … The Performance of Self In Everyday Life  [Book Review] Read More » The post The Perf...

What kind of role do you play to promote Diversity and Inclusion? We’re all playing a role. But what is your role? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to talk about what you’re doing, the part that you’re playing to create a more inclusive workplace In todays show we discuss several things … Defining Your Role in Diversity & Inclusion Read More » The post Defining Your Role in Diversi...

There’s a quality that I’ve seen in the best Diversity & Inclusion Leaders it’s something that unites them and it’s something that you can develop over time for yourself I’m not talking about persuasion skills I’m not talking about communication skills I’m not even talking about empathy I’m talking about something else Get your pen … The Best Quality of Diversity and Inclusion Leaders  Read More »...

There’s a reason why people think diversity and Inclusion interventions don’t work There’s a reason why people are comfortable describing diversity and Inclusion as a tick box exercise There’s a missing character in Diversity and Inclusion Work Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to discuss some of the fundamental reasons why diversity … The Missing Character Of Diversity and Inclusion...

Not Being Racist isn’t good enough anymore You’re being told that you need to be Antiracist How Do you be an Antiracist? This book has got answers but it’s clear to me how many people have got it all wrong Get your pen and paper ready because we’re reviewing How To be An AntiRacist   by … How To be An Antiracist  [Book Review] Read More » The post How To be An Antiracist  [Book Review] appeared fi...

Demand for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners is at an all time high But Not everyone shares your values, vision and approach I want to share with you a tactic that we use to identify our type of clients Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to share a secret that I use when … The Secret Inclusion Tactic We Use With Our Clients Read More » The post The Secret Inclusion Tactic We Use Wi...

An Inclusive organisation is a fair organisation But Fair is not just one thing A useful way to think about fairness is Interactional Justice It’s an inclusion issue that you’ve never heard of But it explains why  people leave their Boss and not their job Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to … The Reason People Leave their Boss and Not their Job: Interactional Justice Read More » Th...

There are 3 little words that will transform your inclusion journey These 3 little words will transform your journey to anti-racism These 3 little words will lead you on a path to knowledge What are these 3 little words? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the 3 little words that will … The Inclusive Power of 3 Little Words Read More » The post The Inclusive Power of 3 Little...

A lot of organisations are now saying that they have a zero-tolerance policy to racism But then what was their tolerance policy before? Sounds like an empty shell policy Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about 3 Clues to Reveal if You Have An Empty Shell Policy Towards Racism In todays show … 3 Clues to Reveal if You Have An Empty Shell Policy Towards Racism Read More » The post 3...

Instead of saying Black Lives Matter People in the workplace are getting into the habit of saying BLM Sounds a lot more comfortable doesn’t it? Maybe that’s the problem? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about the language of race, actually we’re talking about the erosion of the language of race In … Erasing the Language of Racism Read More » The post Erasing the Language of Racis...

It’s no longer enough to say you’re not racist Now, you’re expected to be Anti Racist But does it mean and where do you even start? Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Anti Racism  In todays show we discuss several things including: The Campaign I’m supporting that challenges stereotypes The obligation … A Simple Introduction to Antiracism Read More » The post A Simple Introdu...

Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter whether you’ve got an opinion or not this is a general knowledge issue that you can’t ignore Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about Black Lives Matter In todays show we discuss several things including: The Meaning Of Black Lives Matter Why Some People Say … Black Lives Matter Vs. All Lives Matter Read More » The post Black Lives Matter Vs....

This is Episode 150! We’ve come a long way but there’s still a long way to go to create inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because it’s episode 150 and we’re just getting started The Frustrations of 2020 “This past week has been frustrating because I’ve been reminded that things haven’t changed as much … An Inclusion System Reset Read More » The post An Inclusion System Reset appeared first on...

On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 3 years old Next week is episode 150! That makes us veterans in this space We couldn’t do this without your support But we’re only just getting started Get your pen and paper ready because it’s our birthday and this means instead of receiving gifts, we going … An Inclusion Reboot: Element of Inclusion Podcast is 3 Years Old Read More » The post An I...