The Element of Inclusion

Is it possible to become an expert by reading 3 books? Find out why I think it’s happening in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why expertise is but it’s nature exclusive How to become a 3 Book Diversity Expert Why I have mixed feelings about 3 … Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? Read More » The post Can you become a Divers...

I love reading books related to Diversity and Inclusion. Find out why other times I hate it. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I think many DEI books are Ghost written The Phantom Author I think I encountered How DEI authors fill out low content books Play the episode for more. Here … Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books Read More » The post Why I Love and Hate Diversity...

Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out why in this fascinating book. Here are some key messages from this episode: How the 4 Stages of Racial Negotiation are used in the workplace 2 Powerful models of Discrimination you should understand How Racial Comforting … Acting White [Book Review] Read More » The post Acting White [Book Review] appeared first...

Diversity is such a hassle for leaders who just want to get on with the job Find out the real reason why some of them are so frustrated  Here are some key messages from this episode: What Leaders in dominant positions don’t like to discuss  How Behavioural Economics explains Diversity hiring issues  How we can … A Reason Why Leaders Get So Frustrated About Diversity Hiring That Doesn’t Get Discuss...

Groupthink is not something you want at work Find out how you can recognise the things that normally precede Groupthink. Here are some key messages from this episode: How Psychological Safety influences Groupthink   How Insulated Groups are vulnerable to Groupthink  Why Temporary Low Self Esteem can encourage Groupthink  Play the episode for more. Here … 3 Conditions That Cause Groupthink That No...

Groupthink is a word often used to justify why we need Diversity Find out you can recognise Groupthink where you work. Here are some key messages from this episode: 8 Symptoms of Groupthink you need to know  How peer pressure drives Groupthink  An exercise for you to check for Group think in your team Play … 8 Symptoms of Groupthink You Need To Know Read More » The post 8 Symptoms of Groupthink Yo...

Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out a book that presents a more radical approach.  Here are some key messages from this episode: Why this book says something no one else says  6 Lenses to view Organisational Culture  A 4 Step Approach to Organisational Development  Here are some key takeaways from this … ReWire: A Radical Approach To Tackling Diversity and Differen...

Here’s an 8 step process to Implement Diversity Management  Find out how you can put it into practice.  Here are some key messages from this episode: The 3 Levels of the 8 Step Process   Why the sequence of this process is crucial  The additional tasks required to make this work Play the episode for … An 8 Step Process To Bridge Your Diversity Management ‘Implementation Gap” Read More » The post A...

You’ve decided that Diversity is important  Find out what you need to consider before you implement a Diversity Management Strategy Here are some key messages from this episode: How Implementation Gaps emerge  The importance of normative statements as part of your Strategy  The 3 Features of this model most will ignore  Here are some key … 3 Things To Consider Before You Implement A Diversity Mana...

Being professional means I’m committed to ongoing learning as part of my development. Find out why we’re committed to ongoing learning as part of your development.  Here are some key messages from this episode: How this podcast is really pod learning  How this show makes you an Everyday Leader  The critical insight we offer than … 5 Reasons Why This Show Is Part of Your Continuing Professional Dev...

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I’ve learned we were wrong about Psychological Safety. Find out the The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I’m biased about this book Why Psychological Safety is transactional How Psychological Safety can lead to exploitation Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological … The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety [Book Rev...

Lots of people are calling themselves Diversity Experts.  Find out 5 types of Diversity Expert you need to be aware of. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How Passionate Advocates signal privilege in their language How the Lived Experience prevents you asking crucial questions Why Industry Hoppers appear to be so impressive  Play the episode … 5 Types of Diversity Expert You Need To Un...

People think of Stoicism as a Philosophy, I think of it a practice. Find out how this informs our approach to Inclusion. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How to use Stoicism to find actionable answers to Inclusive challenges  The practical elements we bake into every episode The reason I avoid discussing things you … 3 Inclusive Lessons From Stoic Philosophy Read More » The post 3 In...

Companies want you to believe we’re headed towards racial equity Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion Here are some key messages from this episode: The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful People overestimate Racial Equity There’s a reason why DEI work lacks scrutiny Play the episode for more. Here are some … How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion...

You’ve got a gift that can be used to build Inclusion. Find out how to use it carefully for your own peace of mind. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why your Inclusion Gift is so important Why you must protect your Inclusion Gift How to identify your Inclusion Gift Play the episode for … Why You should Use Your Inclusion Gift Carefully Read More » The post Why You should Use Your Incl...

Why are there so many incompetent leaders? Find out the simple explanation from the classic bestseller Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Super Competent people get fired Why the exceptions to the Peter Principle prove the rule How incompetence shows up in Diversity and Inclusion Play the episode for more. Here are … The Peter Principle [Book Review] Read More » The post The Peter P...

Diversity and Inclusion Training is in popular demand. Find out if it’s a waste of your time. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why nearly all DEI training has the same two goals Why so much DEI training appears to be the same How to avoid this devastating evaluation issue of DEI training Play the episode for … Is DEI Training a Waste of Time? Read More » The post Is DEI Training a Was...

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The use of the term \”Psychological Safety” has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Find out why all of us may have got Psychological Safety all wrong Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Psychological Safety is a group based phenomenon What the Psychological Safety Triad is How Psychological Safety on it’s own is not … The Fearless Organization [Book Review ] Read More » T...

Religion discrimination doesn’t get discussed as much it should. Find out why some us don’t recognise it and others simply don’t want to. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Religious Discrimination is often ignored in the workplace Why Religious Discrimination is not just about Religion The principle employers use to judge what is … 4 Types of Religious Discrimination You’ve Probabl...

Why am I so serious on this podcast? Find out the non obvious answers to that question. Here are some key messages from this episode: I’m serious for a reason I’m earning your trust I want to make it easy for you Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode: You … The Non Obvious Reason Why I’m So Serious On This Podcast Read More » The post The Non Obvious Reason Why I’...

It’s Pride Month. Find out why some People think it’s great. Some people think it’s tokenism. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How the Public Sector are pioneers in the Sexual Orientation space How profit influences Sexual Orientation procedures Some awkward questions about applying Sexual Orientation policies and much more Play the … Managing Sexual Orientation At Work: Private...

This is Episode 250 of the Element of Inclusion podcast. Find out why I’ve been thinking about the journey and when it’s time to stop. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why your Inclusion Journey is a Hero’s Journey The commitment I’ve made to you How much I appreciate your attention and … Why You Are The Hero Of Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post Why You Are The Hero Of...

When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, sooner or later we end up talking about identity but not everybody goes deep enough Find out about a book that takes identity to a whole new level Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How Identity is a disputed Term Why it’s useful to focus … Social Identity [Book Review] Read More » The post Social Identity [Book Review] appeared first on...