The Element Of Inclusion

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...

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 Safety "Psychological safety is a condition in w...

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 for more. Here are some key takeaways from t...

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 can't control Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaw...

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 key takeaways from this episode: Conversations about Race at work...

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 more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: You've got a gift that can help you build inclu...

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 some key takeaways from this episode: People are promoted to their h...

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 more. Here's some key takeaways from this episode: There is limited evidence...

Diversity and Inclusion has blown up as industry in recent years. Find out the signs that suggest there may be a Bubble that's about to burst. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why the DEI industry looks like a Bubble Lessons from the dot com Bubble What you can do if the worst happens Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: We may be in a DEI bubble ...

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 enough Play the episode for more. Here are some key takea...

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 reasonable in terms of accommodating religious belie...

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 may not be used to seeing someone like me as an authority "People aren't used to seeing a Black man as an auth...

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 episode for more. Here are some key takeaways...