The Element Of Inclusion

Are your colleagues bored of talking about diversity? Maybe it's because your organisation makes it boring Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How to stop Diversity conversations from being boring. - How to make Diversity as a topic stick - How to make sure people know what to do. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Start making everything specif...

So many employee resources groups are a waste of your time. I'm going to show you how to make them useful. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why I like ERGS and what they are. - Why ERG's are like websites in the year 2000 2 primary functions of an ERG Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  ERG's aren't just about your identity " What if I there's...

There's a lot of talk about Diversity Heroes But what if you really need a Villain? Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - The 4 elements that make a good villain - Why you may need a "villain" where you work - Why none of this involves harm to you Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Encourage Difficult Conversations : "You get the benefits of a so...

If creating an inclusive workplace is important to you. Find out 10 Do's And Don'ts to urgently consider Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - 3 Biggest Problems organisations experience on their inclusion journey - 7 Common Mistakes organisations make when - 3 questions to constantly ask yourself and others Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Put...

If you care about Diversity at work, you're going to need to create change. Find out what kind of change agent you are. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why diversity professionals are characterised as change agents - 3 types of change agent worth your attention - Key characteristics of these change agents Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  D...

I've had 3 disturbing conversations with 3 inclusion leaders. We're going to share what we discussed so you don't make their mistakes Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I make room for high quality resources - How I filter the signal from the noise - How I judge if any of this is working. Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Use a low informa...

You can do all the work and things still don't work out. Find out how you can avoid these real world errors in your work. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - 3 real life case studies when they didn't get the result that I wanted - The problems that prevented 3 organisations   from succeeding - How you can avoid experiencing similar issues Play the episode for more Here's some key t...

I lead with Inclusion, not equity and this is an unpopular perspective. Find out how you can decide what your perspective on this is. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How we think about Equity - Why I don't argue with people about defining DEI - Some tools to help you to make your own mind up Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  We don't lead w...

When you're doing Inclusion work, people are going to say things that seem convincing. Find out about a scientific principle to protect you from being deceived. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Understanding Sagan's Razor - How to apply Sagan's Razor in evaluating diversity and inclusion initiatives - Practical steps to ensure your inclusion strategies are evidence-based and eff...

We have 5 generations in the workplace at the same time. Find out how you can turn intergenerational conflict into intergenerational collaboration. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How to check your mindset in an intergenerational workplace. - A step by step process to effectively lead people from other generations - Why "Boomers" is not a globally relevant term Play the episode...

This is episode 350 of the show. Find out what's behind the numbers. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why our audience think our free stuff is better than other people's paid stuff - How we can work together for your inclusion journey - Why this podcast isn't really a podcast Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Element of Inclusion has hit 350...

Inclusion can be co created but it requires social capital. Find out why social capital is so important for inclusion. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How systems thinking can be used to build inclusion. - Why trade-offs must be considered in inclusion work - Why counter-stereotyping helps mitigate biases Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  S...

Your workplace needs an Inclusion Thought Leader Find out why you I think it should be you Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why the bar to thought leadership is so low - Why your colleagues will be happy for you to do it - How I have done this myself Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Thought leadership involves useful thoughts and sharing th...

Inclusion and Belonging are both relevant where you work. Find out why you shouldn't confuse or replace one with with other Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How inclusion intentionally addresses workplace diversity - How belonging naturally follows effective inclusion - How to differentiate inclusion from belonging Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this ep...

Last week the element of Inclusion podcast was 7 years old Find out 7 critical lessons I've learned to help you on your inclusion journey Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why you don't need a big budget for your Inclusion Journey - How I used a Blue Ocean Strategy to create a category of 1 - Why I never checked my download figures for over 2 years Play the episode for more Here'...

It's not easy to get Diversity data… or is it? Find out how some techniques to improve your current efforts. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - The importance of data driven DEI tactics - How to get qualitative data - How to use focus groups effectively Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Inclusion is specific behaviours not feelings. "Inclusion...

If you're like me, you like to get to the point fast. Find out how I do it with my clients. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Distinguishing between claims, assumptions and hypotheses - How I shortcut insights for my clients - How to use evidence to avoid distractions Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  What evidence do you have to support this...

Dealing with Diversity and Inclusion is not easy because everyone is so convincing. Find out how I avoid DEI misinformation in 30 seconds Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I avoid the confusion of DEI - My 2 Step Formula that saves me weeks - Key areas where I have no evidence Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  A claim is a statement that...

Pretend you are responsible for Inclusion where you work. Find out about 3 Common errors keeping you from an Inclusive workplace Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why the Fallacy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion is so common - How to avoid the Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion - How to recognise the Propaganda Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Play the episode for more...

If you're responsible for people.   You're responsible for Inclusion Find out about 8 proven practices for People Leaders to achieve Inclusion Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - Why you need to give people a reason to work with you - Why having a budget won't solve all your problems - How these 8 steps get my clients results Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from...

I'm going to talk about myself in a way that's unusual to me. Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How I quit my job to live on a tropical island - Why being from Ilford informs my perspective - How a magazine article changed my life Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I don't like to ta...

Inclusive Leadership is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot. Find out how to become a change agent through Inclusive Leadership. Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How providing space for dissenting views can strengthen strategies. - How assessing individual behaviours drives systemic change - Why tying initiatives to business metrics prevents delegation Play the episode for mo...

I've got an awkward problem with Evidence Based Inclusion and my business.   Find out how you can help me by accepting an offer you can't refuse Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - The Awkward problem I can't escape from - The uncomfortable truths we frequently discuss - How you can help me address this issue Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I...

Racism is persistent in 21 st Century society Find out why "a compassionate, scientific approach to achieving racial justice" is helpful Here's some key topics covered from this episode: - How Social Activists can become the thing they oppose - Why an interdisciplinary approach to racial justice work is useful - How Emotional intelligence helps racial justice Play the episode for more Here's some...