The Element Of Inclusion

Every organisation has its problems. But not all of them are worth solving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: the 5 point feasibility test we use with our clients How copying others' inclusion strategies leads you off course Our shortcut to reveal which workplace problems are fixable Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Solvable problems build inclusion "A solvable inclusi...

This is episode 400 of the show. I'm more excited than I've ever been about supporting you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the podcast now focuses on high-impact inclusion work Why narrowing my focus increases my overall impact Some resources I'm building to help you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Element of Inclusion has hit 400 episodes "I notice this in the...

Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I'm going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about How to design actions that actually improve inclusion How specific outcomes make your work easier to d...

Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress? IF NOT I'm going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show people that that they are becoming more inclusive. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to choose problems your leadership actually cares about How to design actions that actually improve inclusion How specific outcomes make your work easier to d...

I Know You're Afraid To Talk About Inclusion. I'm Afraid Too. That sounds weird coming from someone who talks about Inclusion everyday. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why speaking in context protects your credibility. How relevance reduces risk when discussing inclusion How to test if someone is open to evidence. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Relevance gives your...

I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I'm not going to change them anytime soon. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the real business case is already inside your organisation Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from...

I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I'm not going to change them anytime soon. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the real business case is already inside your organisation Why business case for diversity is like shouting at sunset 3 reasons why the wrong business case leaves you exposed Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from...

There's a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I'm going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders. How structured conversations build real-world credibility. Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem. Play the Episod...

There's a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I'm going to explain who they are so you can avoid becoming one of them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why emotional appeals fall flat with business stakeholders. How structured conversations build real-world credibility. Why inclusion must align with a measurable business problem. Play the Episod...

This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I'm turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : ROI must align with a critical business pro...

This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I'm turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : ROI must align with a critical business pro...

This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I'm turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders. The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams. The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : ROI must align with a critical business pro...

Most leaders don't have a business case for diversity They copy someone else's Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Your strongest business case is already ins...

Most leaders don't have a business case for diversity They copy someone else's Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why using organisational artefacts reveals your real business case How everyday language builds trust with senior leadership How surfacing an existing case builds instant credibility Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Your strongest business case is already ins...

15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why people misunderstand the Equality Act Why it has limited impact Why it created an industry people hated Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : The Equality Act wasn't meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimin...

15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why people misunderstand the Equality Act Why it has limited impact Why it created an industry people hated Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : The Equality Act wasn't meant to create inclusion, it was meant to prevent discrimin...

Most Diversity and Inclusion work doesn't change much. Not because people don't care, but because they won't ask the hard questions. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How removing social events exposes the real state of inclusion work. Why your CFO's respect defines a strong business case. How recognising your diversity hierarchy reveals hidden organisational priorities. Play the Episode for Mor...

Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't. I'm biased about inclusion and I want you to join me. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action. Why most research expects someone else to take action. Why blaming "them" strips you of power. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to ac...

Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don't. I'm biased about inclusion and I want you to join me. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I choose to be biased towards inclusion action. Why most research expects someone else to take action. Why blaming "them" strips you of power. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Not all bias is bad—especially if it leads to ac...

Leaders are telling me their DEI budgets have been cut. Resources pulled. Support withdrawn. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI strategies collapse at the measurement stage How vague inclusion goals make your budget vulnerable How the PICOC method turns soft goals into fundable outcomes Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: If you can't track it, you can't protec...

You've told me you're overwhelmed. Too many ideas. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything "The other half are overwhelmed and don...

You've told me you're overwhelmed. Too many ideas. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice How 389 episodes can still leave people stuck What three priorities simplify high-impact inclusion work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Progress starts when you stop trying to do everything "The other half are overwhelmed and don...

I see a lot of dangerous DEI advice. Here I'm going to spell out 3 of the most harmful for you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Rebranding DEI without reforming it destroys trust. Why you need to reconsider who you let influence you How critique 'oppression' isn't activism but manipulation. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : People don't want performance; they want...

Evidence Based Inclusion is the system we use with our clients. But what's the big deal? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Evidence Based Inclusion stops time-wasting arguments How Evidence Based Inclusion helps you earn trust Why disagreement strengthens your inclusion decisions Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode : Disagreement is a source of insight, not an obstacle....

Lived experience dominates DEI conversations. It's treated as the most important factor in discussions about race, gender, and inclusion. But there's a problem. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Your lived experience comes at a cost. Lived experience is important—but it needs balance. Lived experience needs structure to be useful. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Anecdo...