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The Element of Inclusion

Diversity &amp; Inclusion Where Everyone Belongs And Everyone Performs

Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist

If your team runs cultural events all year with no measurable outcome, your calendar is producing visibility, not progress. Here I break down why. In this episode we cover: Why attendance and engagement are false proxies How Flags, Food and Fun replace progress Why busy is the worst thing to be If you want to …
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If you call your work evidence-based but can’t define evidence in one sentence, that’s a structural gap. Here I break down what the term requires. In this episode we cover: How data collection differs from evidence generation Why classifying claims builds personal diagnostic skill How 4 evidence sources expose organisational blind spots If you want …
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What Evidence Based Inclusion Actually Means

If your AI dashboard looks healthy but your decisions haven’t improved, here I unpack 3 AI mistakes hurting your inclusion work right now. In this episode we cover: Why AI is an inclusion problem now How more dashboards hide worse decisions Why AI adoption doesn’t mean AI capability If you’re finding that your AI tools …
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3 AI Mistakes Hurting Your Inclusion Work Right Now

If 450 episodes have taught me one thing, it’s that every inclusion failure traces to missing evidence. Here I unpack the idea that survived them all. In this episode we cover: How every inclusion failure traces to one gap How 4 evidence sources create a complete foundation Why scrutiny strengthens work built on evidence If …
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The One Idea That Survived 450 Episodes Of The Show

If you’re making inclusion decisions without a system for testing whether your assumptions are true, I break down the 3 frameworks I use with clients every week. In this episode we cover: How 4 evidence sources ground every client decision Why assertions without evidence deserve dismissal How to separate claims from testable hypotheses If you’re …
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3 Smart Frameworks I Love  Using With Clients

If AI makes your juniors better but leaders keep cutting them, your talent pipeline breaks down. Here I trace the mispricing no one is naming. In this episode we cover: How AI lifts novice performance more than experts Why polished output misleads leaders about junior value Why cutting entry-level roles starves future leadership If you’re …
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AI Makes Juniors Better. Leaders Are Firing Them Anyway

If the inclusion projects you start keep quietly slipping away, your work never compounds. Here I unpack how to fix the leaks. In this episode we cover: Why every body of work quietly leaks How correcting yourself protects what you built Why starting small builds the bigger arc If you’re finding that the inclusion work …
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Time to Fix Your Leaky Inclusion Bucket

If your team uses AI but nobody is building judgement, the gap is forming now. Here I break down three modes of AI use and why only one builds skill. In this episode we cover: How adoption metrics hide a growing capability gap Why the most common AI mode builds nothing When polished output disguises …
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3 Ways People Use AI. Only One Builds Skill.

If your organisation measures AI adoption by usage, the metric masks a deeper gap. Here I break down what the best AI organisations measure instead. In this episode we cover: Why AI competency requires evidence not usage How unspoken assumptions shape your AI culture Why your future team won’t be entirely human If you’re finding …
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Why AI Means Not Everyone On Your Team Will Be Human

If your inclusion results rest on circumstantial evidence, you take credit you cannot defend. Here I explain how to prove causation. In this episode we cover: How circumstantial evidence masquerades as proof Why good work can produce wrong conclusions How the 3 I’s test causation If you’re finding that you can’t prove your results actually …
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Why Your Inclusion Wins May Be Based on False Evidence

If AI fluency in your organisation means learning tools, the thinking underneath is being skipped. Here I break down a 4 step framework. In this episode we cover: Why human thinking is non-negotiable with AI How vague prompts mirror vague inclusion strategies Why AI adoption has an ethos problem If you’re finding that AI is …
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A 4 Step Framework For AI Fluency Leaders Need To Understand

If most inclusion content leaves you frustrated, I explain the nine filters that separate serious practitioners from everyone else. In this episode we cover: How content design filters for serious leaders Why evidence separates credible work from performance How core principles outlast trends and recognition If you’re finding that your inclusion work earns praise but …
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9th Birthday Special: What I’ve Learned About You

If your inclusion work looks busy but nothing is actually changing, one question exposes why. Here I break down the question that changed everything. In this episode we cover: Why activity data never counts as evidence How reporting misalignment makes you invisible When one question protects your entire role If you’re finding that your work …
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The Inclusive Question That Changed Everything

If your inclusion work keeps producing activity but not lasting results, the foundation is the problem. Here I break down why the long way is actually the shortcut. In this episode we cover: Why skipping diagnostic work guarantees failure How foundational effort compounds over time When quick wins collapse under scrutiny If you’re finding that …
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Why The Long Way To Inclusion Is Actually The Shortcut

If your organisation treats AI as a technology problem, the people decisions it shapes go unchecked. Here I explain why managing AI is an inclusion problem. In this episode we cover: Why the experience of exclusion is becoming universal How inclusion skills apply directly to AI decisions Why “people are most important” is being challenged …
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Why Managing AI Is An Inclusion Problem

If leadership is using AI as permission to stop investing in people, that is an inclusion decision. Here I break down why. In this episode we cover: How AI gave leadership permission to withdraw investment Why productivity targets are assumptions not claims When broken infrastructure makes AI strategy impossible Episodes referenced: Why “We Have Copilot” …
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Why AI Is Being Used As An Excuse To Stop Investing In People

If ‘We have Copilot’ passes for your AI strategy, you’re scaling decisions you can’t explain. Here I examine three structural risks. In this episode we cover: Why having Copilot is an untested assumption How AI scales broken systems at speed Why HR owns AI consequences, not IT Episodes referenced: The Incentive Problem of Diversity and …
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Why “We Have Copilot” Is Not A Modern HR Strategy

If AI is making people decisions nobody examines, HR is accountable for outcomes it cannot explain. Here I unpack what 100 leaders missed. In this episode we cover: How AI reproduces historical bias at scale Why most HR leaders stopped asking about fairness When data becomes evidence and why it matters If you’re finding that …
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I Asked 100 HR Leaders If They Use AI. Here’s What They Said

If AI is reshaping roles in your organisation without process or transparency, trust collapses. Here I examine why inclusion is now everyone’s problem. In this episode we cover: * Why AI displacement mirrors minority workplace experiences * How inclusion was always a universal principle * Why the majority will demand inclusive workplaces Resources referenced in …
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Why AI Made Inclusion Everyone’s Problem

If your AI adoption scorecard rewards tool usage over decision quality, you are repeating a familiar mistake. Here I examine why adoption metrics are a false proxy. In this episode we cover: Why AI adoption scorecards measure the wrong thing How the proxy problem applies to AI metrics When compliance measures get dressed up as …
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Why Your AI Adoption Scorecard Is A False Proxy

If hiring systems apply hidden filters, decision quality weakens and outcomes become indefensible. Here I explain how unseen rules shape results. In this episode we cover: * How hidden filters shape candidate selection outcomes * Why salary filters fail evidence tests * When removing rules improves pipeline diversity If your challenge is proving hiring decisions …
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Why Your AI Hiring System Is Making Decisions You Can’t Defend

If your inclusion calendar is full but nothing is measurably improving, here I break down why activity is not strategy. In this episode we cover: Why measuring outputs never proves strategic progress How superficial problems distract from solvable ones Why assuming the problem prevents you defining it If you’re finding that your inclusion work is …
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Why Inclusion Activity Is Not Inclusion Strategy

If inclusion decisions rely on anecdotes, weak claims shape strategy. Here I explain how to convert workplace stories into testable evidence. In this episode we cover: • How anecdotes become testable inclusion hypotheses • Why claims and assumptions block credible evidence • When PICOC turns ideas into measurable tests If your challenge is turning inclusion …
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How to Turn Stories into Inclusive Evidence

If diversity is framed as morality not strategy, credibility weakens under pressure. Here I break down why rhetoric fails organisations. In this episode we cover: How platitudes weaken strategic positioning Why moral arguments collapse under scrutiny When rhetoric overrides commercial alignment If your challenge is earning credible leadership engagement for inclusion, start here: https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/
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If Your CEO Says Diversity Is “The Right Thing,” You May Have a Big Problem

If inclusion work feels discretionary, it’s liable to get cut, here I break down how to avoid this happening to you. In this episode we cover: • How discretionary work becomes budget risk• Why activity without outcomes invites scrutiny• When misalignment makes inclusion expendable If your challenge is securing real executive buy-in, start here:https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/
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Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews

If inclusion initiatives collapse before leaders engage, momentum and credibility erode. Here I break down why buy-in fails early. In this episode we cover: How incentives discourage inclusion participation Why borrowed evidence weakens business cases When portfolio misalignment predicts disengagement If your challenge is earning credible leadership engagement for inclusion, start here: https://xray.elementofinclusion.com/
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Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage

9 years ago I got my PhD That’s when I became Dr. Jonathan No one expected it though…but some people did. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think The importance of paying attention to the right people How to encourage others on their inclusion journey Play …
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Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think

So called Inclusion work is still dominated by fluffy language.Or charismatic, engaging people with no credibility once the lights come on. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric] [The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion] [Three Ways to Introduce More Rigour Into Your Inclusion Work] Play the Episode …
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Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric

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Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You?

If your inclusion work is being ignored, it’s probably the numbers.Maybe you should borrow someone else’s. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you need to Borrow Other People’s Numbers [Why inclusion teams struggle to get buy-in with their own metrics How to use familiar business metrics to build credibility Play the Episode for More …
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How to Make Inclusion Relevant Without New Metrics

If you’re reading this, chances are you want to build an inclusive workplace where: Everyone can perform Everyone can belong Everyone can reach their potential Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why generic DEI business cases fall flat The risks of relying on external research Why “doing the right thing” doesn’t convince your CFO Play …
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3 Faulty Beliefs Keeping You From Your Business Case For Diversity and Inclusion

The biggest reporting mistake isn’t your format.It’s assuming leadership cares. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why good metrics still get ignored The 3 filters that link inclusion work to leadership priorities How to present metrics that change minds and not check boxes Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why your …
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Why They Don’t Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard

I’ve got a client who wants to squeeze in a quick project before the end of the year.Clock’s ticking but here’s what I told them to do. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: What Makes an Intervention High-Impact? How to Use our  Minimum Viable Map How You Can Follow Our Process To Get Buy In …
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5 Steps To A High Impact Inclusion Intervention

You don’t have to be an expert in everything to be an outstanding leader; but you do need the right mindset. Today, you’ll hear from Fay Wallis, host of the HR Coffee Time podcast. A show dedicated to helping HR professionals grow their confidence, influence and leadership impact. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: What …
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The Authority Series :  Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time

I want to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth.You’re heading into 2026 (or whatever next year is depending on when you’re tuning in) with questions, uncertainty and if you’re honest ….. fatigue. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 3 Insights I Couldn’t Ignore Understanding Your Narrative Arc The Importance of Evidence-Based Inclusion and Consistency Play the Episode …
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3 Insights To Make Next Year’s Inclusion Plan More Effective

I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room.You are under considerable pressure to engage in flags, food and fun. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you need to fight the urge for Flags, Food and Fun Why Leaders Keep Falling Into This Trap What to do instead using Evidence Based Inclusion Play the …
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Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun

I’m so Excited to share a huge update with you. This is the biggest thing I can do to help you on your inclusion journey. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The inclusion problems you’re facing and how to solve them using evidence Why I created the Ask Dr Jonathan beta tool (and what it …
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My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date

Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers It’s really harming you.I think you need to stop. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers The Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Choosing Wisely Who You Compare Yourself To Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: …
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Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers

If you need encouragement on your inclusion journey this message is for you. You’re finding this because you need it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you should keep going on your inclusion journey Why you don’t need a big budget to make a difference How to stay focused and avoid distractions on your …
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Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey

How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion Everyone’s talking a lot about Artificial Intelligence at work.The promise is things will get better but I’ve spoken to a leader who said then when it comes to trust. It makes things worse. For inclusion. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion The Feedback Fallacy and …
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How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion

To create an inclusive workplace you may need to stop from time to time. Maybe it’s time for you to take a break. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you may need to take a break from inclusion Why charismatic voices with narrow experience can be harmful How taking a break can improve your …
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Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work?

Inclusion work is often unsustainable for 1 simple reason.It never makes it into the portfolio of projects that matter to the business. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion] [How inclusion can contribute to performance, accountability, and sustainability] [Three practical ways to build a business case for inclusion] Play …
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The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

If your leaders want evidence before they act, but it only appears after acting, you’re stuck. Here I unpack the chicken and egg problem. In this episode we cover: Why leaders demand proof before acting How internal evidence beats borrowed research Why correlation gets mistaken for causation If you’re finding that your inclusion work keeps …
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The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

If your people say inclusion matters but rarely act on it, the incentives are to blame. Here I break down the incentive problem. In this episode we cover: How incentives quietly discourage inclusive action Why good intentions never change behaviour How to design incentives that reward inclusion If you’re finding that people agree inclusion matters …
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The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

ERGs are “a waste of time.” Too many people think this. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: You can’t scale ERGs if participation is penalised. \”It’s not a lack of commitment. It’s an incentive problem.\” Stop pitching passion; start mapping outcomes. \”Leaders want to see business impact.\” Instrumental ERGs lead to …
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How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore

You’ve heard people telling stories and acting like it’s evidence. but how do you turn anecdotes into evidence? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why anecdotes are claims not conclusions The difference between claims, assumptions, and hypotheses How to test ideas without wasting time or budget Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This …
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How to Turn Anecdotes Into Evidence for Inclusion

Things are moving so fast with Ask Dr Jonathan. I want to give you an update and make you a special time sensitive offer you can’t refuse. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes Why Ask Dr Jonathan is More Than a Virtual Librarian Details of the …
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How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes

I collect inclusive frameworks like investors collect properties.I’ve got 3 three I use all the time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Social Exchange Theory PICOC Framework Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: There are 4 stages of Psychological Safety \”This model acts as if …
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3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces

I’m not here to help you pass an exam.I’m here to help you get results. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to use a simple Inclusion Test in your workplace Why the Inclusion Test is about changing conditions, not memorising content A favourite example of using this in real life. Play the Episode for …
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The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake

Things are moving a lot faster than I expected.I’ve got a special invitation for you — and I’m excited to share this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [My Best Offer Yet — And How You Can Be Part of It] [How This Podcast Became the Longest-Running Inclusion Podcast in the World] [Introducing “Ask Dr …
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My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It

Not sure if your inclusion work is making an impact?These 3 questions will show you… fast. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How we use The Feasibility Filter Why parties, parades and panel events don’t help you why you need leading indicators for your work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: …
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How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact

Every week, leaders like you tell me how much you love this podcast.But you wish you could ask me questions — in real time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Ask Dr Jonathan – The AI Tool Built on Evidence-Based Inclusion Why Accessing Inclusion Frameworks Should Be Easier How to Participate in Testing the Ask …
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Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion

You’re the average of the five people you compare yourself to. Did it ever occur to you that you’re comparing yourself to the wrong people? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why starting with borrowed benchmarks sets you up to fail. How to tell if a benchmark is applicable to your setting. How to choose …
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The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work

Most DEI metrics are just a pantomime.They’re not tracking things that matter. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI efforts fail before any work has begun Why “quick wins” often become long-term liabilities How to test your inclusion project before investing in delivery Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: …
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The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter

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 …
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The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving

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 …
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Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion

Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress?IF NOTI’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 …
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How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored

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 …
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How I Talk About Inclusion. Even When I’m Afraid

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 …
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Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead

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 …
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5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces

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 …
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8th Birthday Special:  Your Biggest  Questions Answered

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 …
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The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation

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: …
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Why the  Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion

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. …
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5 Brutal Inclusion Questions Leaders Are Afraid To Answer

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 …
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Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion

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 …
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The Real Reason Your Inclusion Work Gets Ghosted

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 …
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You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help

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 …
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3 Bad Pieces of DEI Advice I Want You to Avoid

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 …
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5 Benefits Evidence Based Inclusion Delivers Fast

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 …
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Why Lived Experience Alone Won’t Fix Inclusion

On March 24th I’m launching my Best Inclusion Program Ever. And It’s only available for 7 days. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I’m launching my best inclusion program ever. How this proven system helps leaders build inclusion with confidence. What makes Inclusion Ready Leader unique. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from …
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7 Days to Join My Best Inclusion Program Ever

Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results. And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why chauffeur knowledge creates dangerous illusions of expertise. How 3-book experts mislead leaders seeking real solutions. Three ways to spot surface-level knowledge in DEI …
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How the Chauffeur Test Exposes Fake DEI Leaders

Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Mostly Just Empty Talk People are talking about being evidence-based. Half the time I don’t know what they mean. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 1 How leaders confuse having data with making evidence-based decisions. 2 Why DEI data hoarding is useless without a clear purpose. 3 The key question to …
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Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Empty Talk

Speak your mind on DEI, and brace yourself. Some people will attack you. Others just won’t get it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two useful case studies about the business case for diversity Why people will have a problem even if you get it right What you can do to make this work in …
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Who Controls Your DEI Story? Lessons From McKinsey & Co-Op

My 2nd favourite DEI platitude is “Diversity is the right thing to do.” Please don’t say this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two reasons why saying “Diversity is the right thing to do” hurts your credibility. How Accenture’s U-turn reveals the risk of a weak business case. Why emotional DEI statements backfire when priorities …
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Why You Should Avoid Saying Diversity Is The Right Thing To Do

Most people aren’t tracking any measures for inclusion. Nothing that matters anyway. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 3 criteria I find for leaders who are taken seriously The One DEI Metric You Must Track For An Inclusive Workplace 3 factors to make people buy into you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from …
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The Must Have DEI Metric To Track For An Inclusive Workplace

Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace It’s not a popular thing to say but… \”Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough to build the workplace that you want. We’re going to explore why because it’s an urgent issue now.\” Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Being “passionate about …
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Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself in the wrong place. And I’m going to share how I manage it, so you don’t feel like you’re in the wrong place. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How I negotiate DEI spaces. Three things I look for to help me. A critical place …
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How to Know If You’re In The Right Place For Inclusion

People have been getting really upset that companies are reconsidering their DEI commitments. I don’t think you should be surprised at all. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: McDonald’s shift in DEI strategy. Five major problems with current DEI work. A powerful resource to help you deliver measurable results. Play the Episode for More Key …
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McDonald’s is rethinking DEI. Should your company follow?

For a lot of people, the holidays are just around the corner. I’ve got something that may be the best gift you give yourself and your organisation this year. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Our Inclusion Ready Playbook What leaders like you are saying about it How you can get started before Christmas Play …
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A Christmas Inclusion Offer You Can’t Refuse

So much DEI work is focused on people at the top of an organisation. Too many people forget about people at the bottom. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – How DEI is preoccupied with senior leaders – Why there’s an opportunity at the bottom of the pyramid – 3 groups who are often overlooked …
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Who’s Being Left Out of Inclusion? The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Too much DEI work is about impressing the wrong people. Here we’re going to get you focused on the right people. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: People who benefit from your attention People you should remove your attention from Where you should place your attention Play the episode for more Here’s some …
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How To Focus Your Inclusion Work on The Right People

High Impact Inclusion Work is how you should be spending your time. I want to break down 11  mistakes that my clients make that stops them in the past. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 7 Common mistakes leaders make on their inclusion journey 4 mistakes my clients were making that stopped them …
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11 Mistakes That Destroy Your Ability To Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work

Have you had an election result that you think is bad news for inclusion? I’ve got 3 models that can help. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why you may be facing a hostile environment 3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate The importance of making your own mind up Play …
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3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate

Mainstream DEI practices are encouraging you to do low impact inclusion work I want to protect you from making that mistake. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to Avoid Low Impact DEI Work – Why Mainstream DEI Practices Are Failing – How to Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work Instead Play the …
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How To Avoid Low Impact Inclusion Work

If Inclusion is important in your workplace. You need to be focused on High Impact Inclusion Work. Everything else is a distraction. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – Why You Need High Impact Inclusion Work – How you can do this yourself – How I’ve got an opportunity to help you to do this …
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Why You Need To  Focus On High Impact Inclusion Work

I share actionable advice every week Find out what to do if you’re just starting. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 problems faced by organisations on their inclusion journey – 3 problems faced by leaders doing the work – Why I wouldn’t ask for a budget Play the episode for more …
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What I Would Do If I Had To Build An Inclusive Workplace From Scratch

The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 reasons why you deserve a budget increase – What you can do to avoid this happening to you – How to use key principles to protect yourself …
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Why You Don’t Deserve An Increase in Your DEI Budget

The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What I told those people who asked me. – Why I think this is good news for you.. – How this can help you become more inclusive in …
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Why DEI Industry Problems Can Give You Exactly What You Need

People talk about inclusion as if it’s a lifetime commitment. Find out why for many it depends on who won the last election. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What leaders think about election outcomes and inclusion – How election results influence inclusion strategies – How organisations adjust inclusion based on government …
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Do Election Results Change Your Attitude To Inclusion?

Does Inclusion in your workplace ever address antisemitism? For most people it’s completely ignored. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why people don’t talk about Antisemitism A paper that outlines the challenges workplace Antisemitism Why it’s not all about physical violence Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  …
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How Inclusion Ignores Antisemitism in the Workplace

I talk about inclusion every day, but even I have a fear of speaking my mind fully. But if I can change. You can change. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How I realised that I’ve been afraid to speak up How this fear has impacted my own work What I’m going to …
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Confronting My Personal Fear of Speaking Up About Diversity and Inclusion

So many experts and authors talking about Inclusion are so convincing. Find how I help my clients make better decisions using razors. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What a razor is and how it can help you – A favourite razor of mine – 3 razors you can apply right now …
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3 Razors to Simplify Your Inclusive Decision-Making

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 …
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How To Stop Making Diversity Conversations Boring

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 …
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How To Stop Employee Resource Groups From Being A Waste of Time

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 …
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Why You Need an  Inclusion Villain More  Than a Diversity Hero

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 …
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10 Do’s And Don’ts For Creating An Inclusive Workplace

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 …
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What Kind of Diversity Change Agent Are You?

Inclusion work is not romantic at all. Find out what the experts don’t tell you. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – Why it’s not all bad news – How you can make your life easier – How I judge if any of this is working Play the episode for more Here’s some …
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