The Element of Inclusion

Two years ago this week, I started this podcast and now I’ve reached a really important milestone that means I have to think about if I should continue making the show In todays show I discuss several things including: My podcast journey to date The unintended consequences of starting this podcast My considerations for the … It’s Time For Me To Think About Quitting Diversity & Inclusion [2nd Birth...

I come across a lot of people name-dropping research that shows that diversity is important for creative teams, for innovative teams, for high performing teams. But I never hear them provide any practical tools to help you understand why Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to reveal a geology secret for understanding … A Geology Secret For Understanding The Diversity Of Your Teams That...

When it comes to promoting the use of Diversity & Inclusion data, I’m not the only one. You know what I don’t hear people talking about? The reasons why your organisation is afraid of this data Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you 3 Reasons Why Your Organisation is Afraid … 3 Reasons Why Your Organisation is Afraid of Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Rea...

“Data, Data, Data” is the mantra that you’ve heard me chant to help you on your inclusive journey But what if you’ve got no data, what if you’ve got incomplete data… what if you’ve got poor data?! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 secrets that will change the way … 3 Quick Secrets For Managing Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Quick Secrets For Managi...

One of the things I encourage organisations to do to on their journey to inclusion is to collect and understand their data This isn’t as easy as I often make it sound especially when there’s little data Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain 3 common problems that you experience in … 3 Suggestions to Help You Manage Your Diversity & Inclusion Data Read More » The post 3 Suggesti...

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is not aligning their Diversity and Inclusion efforts to a larger global strategy. Failing to do this means you’re failing to engage Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why it’s often so hard for people like you to get buy in … Why You Need To Align Your Diversity & Inclusion Efforts To a Global Strategy Read More » The post Why Y...

The term “Islamaphobia” is thrown around a lot in the media in a way that is narrow and vague. Get your pen and paper ready because in today’s show I’m reviewing a book that explains Islamaphobia in a way that will change the way you think about it forever. In todays show we discuss several … Everything You Need To Know About Islamaphobia [Book Review ] Read More » The post Everything You Need To...

It’s no secret that I’m known for my evidence-based approach to Diversity & Inclusion I’m going to tell you why this is so important for you, especially when you make a mistake In todays show I discuss several things including: The great news that I want to share with you Why an evidence based approach … 3 Reasons Why An Evidence Based Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Essential Read More » The...

Diversity & Inclusion as an industry is really blowing up. So much growth, so much opportunity and also so much to lose! I used to think of it as the Wild West; then I found a more contemporary example I realised that the growth of Diversity & Inclusion is like the birth of Hip Hop. … 5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion is like Hip Hop Culture Read More » The post 5 Reasons Why Diversity and Inc...

Employee resource groups are JUST like websites in the year 2000 In the year 2000, a lot of people made do without a website, You wouldn’t want to then and you wouldn’t want to now Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you three reasons why employee resource groups are just … 3 Reasons Why Employee Resource Groups Are Like Websites In The Year 2000 Read More » The post 3 Reasons W...

“Britain is still profoundly uncomfortable with race and difference” Yet one the most important contemporary books about race is called Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race Keep listening because I’m reviewing this must read book in which the author is most certainly talking to white people about race In todays show … Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race [Book Revie...

Have you noticed how popular the women’s employee resource groups are in organisations? Especially around International Women’s Day! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to give you 3 Reasons why Organisations Love Women’s Employee Resource Groups In todays show we discuss several things including: Why Gender Equality remains a priority Why Women’s … 3 Reasons Why Organisations Love Wome...

Now more than ever, you’re hearing people talk about why we shouldn’t stereotype people. But not enough people talk about archetypes. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m to discuss 3 Reasons Why Archetypes And Stereotypes Are Important In todays show we discuss several things including: The Campaign I’m supporting that challenges stereotypes The … 3 Reasons Why Archetypes And Stereotypes Are...

The lack of progress in creating an inclusive workplace suggests that your organisation has a flawed approach to promoting Diversity! Get your pen and paper ready because I’m to discuss three things that you should consider to fix your flawed approach to Diversity. In todays show we discuss several things including: What Diversity and Inclusion … 3 Considerations To Help You Fix Your Flawed Approa...

Millions have spent on promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and we still haven’t got the results we want. Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to review one of THE best books I’ve ever read when it comes to diversity and inclusion. In todays show we discuss several things including: Why … Why Most Diversity Programs Haven’t Succeeded [Book Review] Read More » The post Why M...

Employee Resource Groups address the 3 Biggest Problems for companies becoming more inclusive Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain why employee resource groups directly address the three biggest problems that organisations experience when they try to become more inclusive. I call these problems the 3 P’s: People, Potential and Performance and … A Solution To The 3 Biggest Prob...

Can you tell me the 3 biggest problems for companies becoming more inclusive?  If you don’t know then you need to learn what they are Get your pen and paper ready because I’m going to explain the three biggest problems that organisations experience when they try to become more inclusive. Here’s some of what I … 3 Biggest Problems In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive Read More » The pos...

I’ve finally launched our Youtube Channel this week! It’s the next phase of my mission and I thought it was important in order to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive.   If you type “Diversity & Inclusion” into YouTube you will find a lot of corporate videos and some … Inclusion Made Simple: How I Am Already Supporting Your Diversity Goals Read More » The post Inclu...

We all know that most Employee Resource Groups underperform and this means they fail to make an impact in their organisation. Get your pen and paper ready because you’re about to learn a powerful tactic that you can use to improve the performance of your employee resource groups In todays show we discuss several things … The Powerful Inclusion Tactic I Tell My Clients To Improve The Performance Of...

This time last year I made some predictions about 2018 in terms of Diversity & Inclusion. How many did you think I got right? Today you’re going to find out and I’m going to make some predictions for 2019. In todays show we discuss several things including: The predictions I got right for 2018 The … Diversity & Inclusion Predictions What I Got Wrong In 2018 & New Predictions for 2019 Read More » T...

There’s a crisis with the traditional leadership models and approaches used within organisations. Today, you’re going to learn why inclusive leadership is so important for the future of our organisations In todays show we discuss several things including: Why you need to understand the crisis with traditional leadership models How Inclusive leaders create psychological safety … How Inclusive Leade...

Every week I talk about how useful employee resource groups are AND how important research is. Well a recent study argues that the benefits of diversity networks remain questionable. What if I’ve got it all wrong? Today you’re going to find out the truth. Here’s some of what I share in the show:  I Agree … Here’s When Diversity Networks Don’t Create Equality [Research Breakdown] Read More » The po...

Do you have any idea how powerful Staff Networks can be? Today I’m reviewing a book that explores this power and how you can harness it In todays show I discuss several things including: The Power of Staff Networks Their potential to create value within an organisation. The interdisciplinary approach required for their success and … The Reasons Why Staff Networks Can Be Incredibly Powerful for Div...

Favouritism Threat Turns Diversity Advocates Like You into Diversity Opponents. Today, you’re going to learn how you can avoid this  In todays show I discuss several things including: The flawed assumption about underrepresented groups as perfect advocates Why the extent to which someone is distinct influences Favouritism Threat The relationship between perceived status and Favouritism … How Favou...

Have you ever noticed how there’s an assumption that if we increase the number of underrepresented groups in the selection process that we’ll eventually create a situation where more underrepresented groups will be chosen for senior opportunities? Today, you’re going to learn about research that says the exact opposite, there are reasons when having a … The Triple Threat That Makes Minority Groups...