The Element of Inclusion

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...

I talk about your Inclusion Journey all the time. Find out about an author who’s talking about your Equity Journey Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How the author shares a habit of mine Why this book was so well written 4 Types of conversations you can start Play the episode for more … The Waymakers [Book Review] Read More » The post The Waymakers [Book Review] appeared first on E...

Chief Diversity Officers are committed to building Inclusion Find out why some organisations makes this impossible Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How a simple Economics principle explains your Diversity problems at work How Grifters are able to repeatedly scam organisations Why Chief Diversity Officers are fixated on the wrong numbers Play the … The Dirty Secret of Inclusion Wor...

You’re lucky if Inclusion is NOT part of your day job Find out about the advantages you have that you may not be aware of. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How your standards will make you a leader Why you are free to think for yourself Why you get to focus on … The Huge Advantage You Have If Inclusion Is NOT Part of Your Day Job Read More » The post The Huge Advantage You Have If...

You’re the Hero of your Inclusion Journey Find out you need to be aware of your Macguffin Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you How this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you 4 responses to Diversity that … Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your MacGuffin On Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post Why You Need To Be Aw...

Not enough people talk about how everyday leaders influence Inclusion where you work Find out an interesting model that explains how you leaders respond to Diversity practices. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I think this theoretical model is useful for you How this is related to my PhD work and … 4 Ways Everyday Leaders Respond To Diversity Practices Read More » The post 4...

Last year I covered a lot of books related to Diversity & Inclusion Find out what I learned reviewing 30 books in 30 days. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why I decided to create 60 Second Book Reviews 5 things all the “best DEI books” did well 4 ways people responded … What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days Read More » The post What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Day...

So much of Inclusion is hindered by people competing with each other in unhealthy ways. Find out status contests waste everyone’s time. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How status contests mean that the people lose out My real life examples of sabotage caused by status contests How the Status Problem relates … How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplac...

Every year I make predictions about Diversity and Inclusion trends Find out why this year I’m holding myself more accountable. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I want to be accountable for my actions Why writing a book is no longer a priority for me How I’m going to be giving more … My Personal Accountability And A New Future Read More » The post My Personal Accountability And A N...

We need Game Changing Performance to create Inclusion Find out how from an author that claims to deliver Here are some key messages from this episode: The CAPE Process developed by the author The ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity Officers The challenges that mean Chief Diversity Officers are set up to fail … Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review] Read More » The post Diver...

When it comes to Inclusion, it’s always best to cite other people Find out why the less ideas are yours the better Here are some key messages from this episode: The Google tactic I use to provide value to you The Inclusive function of this show that you may not have realised The game we … 5 Reasons Why You Should Always Cite Your Sources On Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post 5 Reasons Why...

I get asked how to make better Inclusion decisions all the time. Find out the 3 insights we use with our clients Here are some key messages from this episode: What issues People Leaders tell us they want to address The challenge that DEI Leaders don’t like to share with others How I discovered the … 3 Insights to Help You Make Better Decisions About Inclusion Read More » The post 3 Insights to Hel...