The Element of Inclusion

I talk a lot about my PhD, it’s genuinely not to brag its part of my evidence-based approach that you need to understand Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the importance of an evidence-based approach to your inclusion efforts In todays show I discuss several things including: Why I’m always … How You Can Use An Evidence Based Approach to Diversity and Inclusion Read More »...

Every week I talk about some of the biggest mistakes that organisations make on their inclusion journey and I’ve realised that I’ve been making the same mistake. And I want you to help me change that This week there’s no need to get your pen and paper ready this week because I’m not going to … The Big Inclusion Mistake That I Have Been Making Read More » The post The Big Inclusion Mistake That I H...

Every organisation has a diversity hierarchy, if you don’t know what it is, it could lead to a lot of wasted time Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you three clues to help you understand the diversity hierarchy within your organisation In today’s show I discuss several things including: The … 3 Clues To Understand The Diversity Hierarchy In Your Organisation Read More » The po...

Implementing a massive diversity push in the form of one-off training or an event is stopping you from become inclusive In today’s show I discuss several things including: The typical go to response for companies that experience an incident related to Diversity & Inclusion Why incremental change is so important Why changing as individuals is … Why Relying On A One Off Intervention Is An Inclusion...

When a senior person intervenes in an issue related to inclusion, we think it shows how important diversity and inclusion are to the organisation. Actually, it points towards a lack of inclusion Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why senior leadership interventions indicate a lack of inclusion in organisations In … Inclusion Ex Machina: When Leadership Interventions Indicate...

It seems that organisations are still getting inclusion wrong. If you’re a regular listener to this show, you already know why Get your pen and paper ready because we’re going to discuss five reasons why organisations are still not getting inclusion right In todays show we discuss several things including: Why Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong … 5 Ways Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong Read More »...

The end goal of inclusion is to create diversity. I really don’t think so. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to talk about the end goal of inclusion and why what I’m about to say may not be what you think. In todays show we discuss several things including: Why People Don’t … What Is The End Goal Of Inclusion? Read More » The post What Is The End Goal Of Inclusion? appeared first on E...

Once you accept that there is a business case for diversity, increasing diversity will be good for business. If only it was that simple! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on generic business case for diversity is a huge mistake that can take you away from becoming inclusive … Why Relying On a Generic Business Case For Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake Read More...

Coaching is so important when it comes to career success but there’s a massive diversity and inclusion problem that needs to be addressed if coaches are going to make the impact that they should Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why coaching has got an interesting problem with Diversity and … 3 Reasons Why There’s Not Enough Diversity in Coaching Read More » The post 3 Reas...

I’m all up for promoting Diversity and Inclusion; but did you know that a lot of the diversity programs out there are a complete waste of money? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain some issues that cause companies like yours to waste millions when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion … How Companies Are Wasting Millions On Diversity Programs Read More » The post How Companies...

All that glistens is not gold. Some organisations are more concerned about appearing to be inclusive than doing the hard work to become inclusive Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on credibility indicators to show you’re inclusive is a huge mistake that can take you away from actually … Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake Read More » Th...

How does Diversity, Inclusion and Culture relate to organizational performance? I’m going to talk about this in a way that no one has told you about before Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the relationship between cultural diversity and organizational performance in a way that is going to change the … How Cultural Heterogeneity Relates To A Business Case For Diversity [Res...

The term “model minority” is used to describe minority groups that are considered to be more successful than the average person. In this show I’m reviewing a book that claims to identify the traits that determine success. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why some minority groups are able to … The Triple Package: What Really Determines Success [Book Review] Read More » The...

There is no magic bullet, no silver bullet; there is no one size fits all to creating an inclusive workplace Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why promoting a “One Size Fits All” approach to Diversity is huge mistake. In todays show we discuss several things including: The Strategic Error … Why a One Size Fits All Approach to Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake Read More » Th...

Trying to fix diversity, one aspect at a time Let’s say Gender, then race, then sexual orientation is a huge mistake that could be devastating your inclusion efforts Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why adopting a “One At A Time” approach to Diversity is a huge mistake In todays … Why Adopting a “One At A Time” Approach to Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake Read More » The...

Smart organisations you know are using employee resource groups to build an inclusive culture. If you’re not, you need to ask yourself why. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain how Salesforce are using employee resource groups as part of their efforts to build an inclusive culture In todays show I … 3 Foundational Steps To Building An Inclusive Culture Read More » The post 3 F...

A lot of organisations rely on common sense when promoting diversity. Believe it or not, using common sense to help you on your inclusion journey is a big mistake that could be harming your progress Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why relying on common sense is one of the … Why Using Common Sense is a Diversity & Inclusion Mistake Read More » The post Why Using Common Sen...

Most diversity programs aren’t increasing diversity. They’re using the same approaches they’ve used since the 1960s and these can maker things worse not better Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 Principles that can Stop Your Diversity and Inclusion Programme From Failing In todays show we discuss several things including: … 3 Principles To Stop Your Diversity and Inclusion...

Chances are, you are consistently making the same mistakes over and over again and these are preventing you from becoming an inclusive organisation. And this issue is all about leadership Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain one of the most common mistakes that prevent organisations like your from becoming inclusive when it … The 7 Biggest Diversity & Inclusion Mistakes Being...

Is it possible to manage diversity in a way that all employees are satisfied? The research says something that you may not want to hear Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why your organisation’s current approach to Diversity isn’t going to work for everyone in your workplace In todays show … Why Your Organisation’s Approach To Diversity Isn’t Going To Work For Everyone Read...

What would you say if I told you that using diversity in your recruitment advertising doesn’t help you to get the diversity that you want in your workplace? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why trying to recruit a diverse workforce using images to represent your own diverse workforce can … Why Diversity in Recruitment Advertising Doesn’t Work Read More » The post Why Diver...

We all think what we do at work is so important and we get so caught up in what we do. Organisations are using this to their advantage Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why Positive Work Identity is being used to promote Diversity  In todays show we discuss several … Why Positive Work Identity Is Being Used To Promote Diversity Read More » The post Why Positive Work Identit...

Authentic leadership is a loaded term isn’t it? When done properly it can benefit organisations by helping them to become inclusive? But what does properly mean? Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the reason why Authentic Leaders develop Inclusive organisations In todays show we discuss several things including: The 4 … Why Authentic Leaders Develop Inclusive Organisations R...

This is the 100th episode of the show; we made it! Now we’ve got the basics in place, I need to prepare you for what’s coming next. Get your pen and paper ready because this is our 100th episode and so I want to provide some clarity on everything that I’ve been doing and discuss … 3 Crucial Concepts for Diversity & Inclusion: Workforce, Workplace and Marketplace Read More » The post 3 Crucial Conc...

Coaching is quickly becoming a performance management phenomenon within organisations! Companies are spending millions turning their employees into coaches Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to make you a one off coaching offer that you can’t refuse In todays show I discuss several things including: Why Coaching is becoming a performance management … An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportu...