The Element Of Inclusion

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 Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  I'm on...

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 Club format transforms our engagement Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Book Cl...

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 Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Waymaking involves using your position and pow...

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 Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  Waymaking involves using your position and pow...

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 episode for more Here's some...

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 realistic time scales with no pressure Play the episode for more Here's some key takeaways from this episode:  You h...

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 I think you will recognise Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  A Macguffin...

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 my mission to help you 4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise...

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 to my book reviews Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The best books are...

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 to the Fallacy Problem and the Rhetorical problems of DEI Play the epis...

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 and asking for more Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: I made...

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 Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode:...

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 play to put this into practice Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: It let'...

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 power of this process Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Use E...

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 Book experts Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: 1/3 of people...

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 are some key takeaways from this episode: I love learning from books to share with you "I was always...

Is there such a thing as Acting White? If so why would anyone want to do that? Find out 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 is used by People of Colour Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this ep...

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 understand privilege using the Endowment effect Play the episode for more. Here are some ke...

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 are some key takeaways from this episode: Groupt...

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 the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Groupthink is a consens...

Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out about 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 episode: Organisational Design is a useful tool for Inclusion...

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 more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Framing the Vision is one of the most important th...

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 takeaways from this episode: Organisations have an Implementatio...

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 most courses never do Play the episode for more. Here are some key takea...

Hustle Culture is prevalent in the modern workplace.  Find out why organisations treat  Diversity & Inclusion work like a Side Hustle Here are some key messages from this episode: Organisations can exploit your desire to be inclusive The dark side of hustle culture  People thought this podcast was a Side Hustle  Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Organisation...