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 with equity, but we don’t ignore it “it’s not that I don’t talk about equity. I do, I do it a lot. But I lead with Inclusion.” It’s useful to think of equity in terms of organisational justice “Wh ..read more

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 effective Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence “Sagan’s Razor is named after legendary astrophysicist Carl Saga ..read more

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 for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Intergenerational collaboration enables knowledge transfer “to me, that’s how the knowledge transfer occurs. And then, just as an added bon ..read more

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 episodes “that’s 350 weeks of showing up to help you on your inclusion journey” Our Evidence Based Inclusion program is helping leaders like you get results “We’ve got an amazing case study wher ..read more

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 them.  “The leaders I know  making progress with Inclusion in their workplace are curators” People are begging to be led by someone who has their best interests at heart   “People wa ..read more

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 episode:  Belonging and Inclusion are not the same thing “Belonging is subjective whereas inclusion is intentional.” The research shows that Belonging is part of Inclusion “Inclusion is found at th ..read more

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’s some key takeaways from this episode:  The Element of Inclusion podcast is 7 years old “I recorded the first episode of this podcast on an iPhone.” I’m still informing and educating using appli ..read more

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 is a behaviour. Inclusion is what we do, specifically what we do that result in others feeling valued respected, seen and heard.” It’s easier to start collecting data than you think “So you’re g ..read more

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? “That puts you ahead of 95 maybe 96% of the people I’ve encountered on this issue. “ What evidence do you have to support this? “A useful way to think about qualitative research is 4 key things ..read more

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 a person wants you to believe is true. Is fact, is reality. “Those are claims. I want you to believe those statements are true.” Assumptions typically reflect a belief, experience or ideas that a ..read more