Big Companies think they’re investing to make their workplaces inclusive Find out why research shows their employees don’t think it’s enough. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: - Why should not be mislead by catchy headlines - How researchers were tracking the wrong things - The results that made me rethink my view of panel events Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Don’t just believe article headlines because it’s an high status publication “What we do know is that what we’re about to discuss are big company problems. But presented as if they are problems for all organisations.” Don’t buy into generic research findings “Employees want equal opportunities for advancement. Employees want managers to recognize their strengths. These feel like generic statements that anyone would say” Make sure you’re comparing like for like “What they didn’t describe was how effective or useful they are. To make it simpler.. it doesn’t tell me the outputs of the efforts. So to me this article is comparing to different things ” Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:  Research: Where Employees Think Companies’ DEIB Efforts Are Failing Check out these related episodes of the show. The Reason You Are Ignoring The Diversity Promises Your Company Is Making To You Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 a mission like the characters in Star Trek “The entire premise of the show is about a team of people on a mission to engage life that is different from them.” I dream of a society where everyone can reach their potential “In the world of Star Trek humans live in a world where: Everyone can perform Everyone can belong Everyone can reach their potential” I like Star Trek’s optimistic view of our future “I spend a lot of time thinking about all the good things that would happen if we adopted some of those attitudes right now.” Check out these related episodes of the show. Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your MacGuffin On Your Inclusion Journey Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 Clubs are not all about Books “This is fascinating because it’s a Book Club but they’re not there to discuss the book themselves.” It’s about what you do with the learning inspired by the book “Bringing people together to learn and engage with each other is often the real value.” Come to our Book Club or start your own “If you’re thinking about starting a book club or joining one, try shifting your focus away from the book and towards the people.” Check out these related episodes of the show. What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 power to make way for those who lack it “People with power, people with position have the opportunity and responsibility to make a way for people who don’t have power, who don’t have position” 20 60 20 Theory The idea is during a culture change:  20% will lead and go with it, 60% will sit on the fence and 20% will resist the change” Take time to figure out what Equity means for you “that may be my bias creeping in. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. These are ambiguous terms.“ Check out these related episodes of the show. What I Learned Reviewing 30 Books in 30 Days Diversity and Inclusion Matters [Book Review] Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 key takeaways from this episode:  Principal Agent Problem is caused by conflict of interests “It’s a “bait and switch”.  They get Promised one thing. But they  get something different.” Principal Agent Problem is caused by asymmetric information “There’s asymmetric information. The Organisation doesn’t actually know what it takes to create inclusion” Sometimes the Principal is a bad actor.. sometimes it’s the agent “They are one of the Grifters I often talk about. They know that it’s easy to get people to buy into short term outcomes” Check out these resources and related episodes of the show. The Huge Advantage You Have If Inclusion Is NOT Part of Your Day Job The Scam of the Century: How Chief Diversity Officers Are Let Down Demand for Chief Diversity Officers Is High. So Is Turnover. Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 have more advantages than you think “You need to understand that your standards regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion are among the highest in the world.” You don’t have the burden of performance “You get to ease Inclusion into your Everyday life without the unnecessary  pantomime” Even if you miss, you can’t miss “You can start a Book Club once a month for the rest of the year. If 5 people attend in the whole year. That’s a win.” Check out these related episodes of the show. How Status Contests Undermine Diversity and Inclusion In The Workplace Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? The Red Flags to Watch Out for in DEI Leader Job Descriptions Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 youHow this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  A Macguffin is a plot device that encourages people to take action “In a movie think of a Macguffin as a plot device, it’s normally an object that everyone is pursuing in order to achieve a particular goal” A Macguffin is a vehicle for something more important “In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Golden ticket is the Macguffin. It’s only important because it gives the owner a chance to meet Willy Wonka” Don’t focus on Macguffins if it takes you away from your Inclusion goals or compromises your values “I don’t like the idea of you replacing your goal with a McMuffin, especially if the Macguffin is a credibility indicator” Here are some resources so you can go deeper:  MacGuffin  Check out these related episodes of the show. Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders 4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 youHow this is related to my PhD work and my mission to help you4 responses to Diversity that I think you will recognise Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode:  They present a 4 part framework that explores how leaders help shape the impact of HR diversity practices “This paper is asking how do leaders respond to Diversity, to Inclusion initiatives when presented to them by in this case HR. Given that this is all theory. I want to play around with this a bit to make it useful to us.” This is a theoretical model that I think can help you “My model has been tried and tested in the real world. It’s valid it’s reliable. That model is not valid and reliable. But I think it’s insightful” It’s focused on two organisational identities “ 1. They called this effectiveness-focused  “Leaders that supports organizational effectiveness” 2. They called this diversity -focused “leaders that supports HR's diversity practices”” Here are some resources so you can go deeper:  Here’s my PhD Thesis  How leaders shape the impact of HR's diversity practices on employee inclusion Check out these related episodes of the show. Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes Is DEI Training a Waste of Time? Why Our Meta Approach To Diversity & Inclusion Is Like No One Else Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 Reviews5 things all the “best DEI books” did well4 ways people responded to my book reviews Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The best books are written for one person with a clear narrow focus that they pay off “Too many books feel obliged to cover a wide variety of topics. This is dissatisfying because you don’t get to learn much. The best books covered limited material.” People don’t always pay attention to the classics even though modern books often copy them “This fascinated me because many of the “popular” books were repeating things from the Lindy books.” Some people want to go deeper and I’m creating resources to help you “In response to popular demand, I’m going to be offering The element of Inclusion Book Insights. These are detailed breakdowns of books to support you on your Inclusion Journey.” Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:  Check my Tik Tok account for the 60 Second Book Reviews Here’s our beta website for the Element of Inclusion Insights Check out these related episodes of the show. Why I Love and Hate Diversity & Inclusion Books Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.      Work with me 1:1 2.     Get Practical Book Insights 3.     Get our Free Email Course For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 outMy real life examples of sabotage caused by status contestsHow the Status Problem relates to the Fallacy Problem and the Rhetorical problems of DEI Play the episode for more Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Status Contests cause problems when people feel their power is being undermined “The power outside of the group is used to exert a force within the group.  It’s not always clear who wins the status contest.” Status Contests cause problems when people feel their privilege is being undermined “HR gets a lot of hate, but they’re considered to be a necessary evil. Diversity, Inclusion doesn’t always have that privilege.” Status Contests cause problems when people want to maintain their status “It’s not easy to say what you really think. So it’s easier to follow the mainstream ” Check out these related episodes of the show. The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 actionsWhy writing a book is no longer a priority for meHow 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 a decision to be a writer BEFORE being an author “If I choose to be an Author, it makes it all about me. I have a book that serves my interests. If I choose to be a Writer, it makes it all about you.” Writing everyday accelerated my progress towards my mission “We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders “ This isn’t just a podcast “In 100 years this will be a cultural artefact because of the way it’s constructed and what it’s designed to achieve” Check out these related episodes of the show. Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2019 & New Predictions for 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2020 & New Predictions for 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022 Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 authorThe ADKAR model the author suggests for Chief Diversity OfficersThe challenges that mean Chief Diversity Officers are set up to fail Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Data is important “3 of those chapters talk about data and only data. The way that data was discussed would be useful if you are new to the role ” How You Present Data is Important “It is very, very easy to manipulate data by the way you present it. Especially in images. In the Book Club we played a game based on how data was presented in the book. ” The 4- 2 50 Hiring protocol is something you can apply now “If we tossed a coin 100 times, 1000 times. Even is we called heads and only heads… every single time. If it’s a genuine random toss. We’ll be right 50% of the time” Here are some resources to help your learning: Rooney Rule The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Check out these related episodes of the show. Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen And What You Can Do About It [Book Review] Why Relying On A One Off Intervention Is An Inclusion Mistake Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 youThe Inclusive function of this show that you may not have realisedThe game we play to put this into practice Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: It let’s you off the hook “I don’t pretend to know everything. That doesn’t give me less to talk about. That gives me more to talk about ” It let’s you focus on being a curator “When you cite other people’s work you show that you know what’s going on. That’s part of the role of curator. It’s an advanced form of contribution. ” It let’s other people make their own mind up “I’m not trying to get you to pass an exam. I am trying to get you to build trust and credibility with the people you want to bring on your Inclusion journey” Check out these related episodes of the show. Dr. Jonathan's Thesis  Can you become a Diversity Expert By Reading 3 Books? The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 addressThe challenge that DEI Leaders don’t like to share with othersHow I discovered the power of this process Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Use Evidence Based Inclusion as a system “I used an Evidence Based Inclusion methodology to arrive at those conclusions. They work consistently” Curate Insights “Understand what is relevant and trustworthy. Ignore the rest.” Create your own best practice “I’m not a fan of signing up to charters or initiatives that don’t give you practical help or insights you can use. These are best practices in the market” Check out these related episodes of the show. An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportunity That You Can’t Refuse The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 exclusiveHow to become a 3 Book Diversity ExpertWhy 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 asked thought it was possible to be an expert by reading 3 books “In a 21st century media driven context it’s possible for people to become experts by reading 3 books. Maybe the poll was right ” Experts in the Diversity and Inclusion space are following this model "I think people are becoming Diversity experts by reading 3 books. Maybe it’s 5 books, maybe it’s 10 books. My point is.. it’s a light touch” Expertise indicates inequality in more ways than you think ““Expert” in this context means being a few steps ahead of the audience. Sometimes that’s ok” Here are some resources so you can go deeper: Have you ever heard of The 3 Books Rule? The 3 Book Rule to Become An Expert The Four Hour Work Week Check out these related episodes of the show: 5 Types of Diversity Expert You Need To Understand The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Why Relying On Credibility Indicators is an Inclusion Mistake Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 writtenThe Phantom Author I think I encounteredHow 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 encouraged to read books as a kid, not in a “Read this or else way” But in a read about what you want kind of way” It’s not always easy  “Given my bias and preferences, reading these books can be difficult for a number of reasons” I’m looking for other creative ways to use books to support you “We’re at an all time high in terms of the impact we’re having on everyday leaders. We get messages every week that bring tears to my eyes.” Here are some resources so you can go deeper: There are things that books can’t teach you Check out these related episodes of the show: Acting White [Book Review] The Transgender Issue: An Argument For Justice Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 workplace2 Powerful models of Discrimination you should understandHow Racial Comforting is used by People of Colour Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: People Act White out of necessity “In the book working identity was involuntary work. We said it was shadow work. It doesn’t apply to everyone. The people who engage in working identity are managing racial stereotypes.” There are incentives for people to Act White “Attempting to “Act White” is a strategy people employ in order to mitigate the disadvantage they experience in the workplace” There are costs for people who Act White “The authors repeat this throughout the whole book. Working Identity is a form of work. It requires, time, effort and energy. Not everyone has to do this kind of work” Here are some resources so you can go deeper: Acting White?: Rethinking Race in Post-Racial America Check out these related episodes of the show. A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion The Performance of Self In Everyday Life  [Book Review] Why Most Diversity Programs Haven’t Succeeded [Book Review] Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 discussHow Behavioural Economics explains Diversity hiring issuesHow we can understand privilege using the Endowment effect Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Diversity initiatives can remind people of the unearned privileges they enjoy “What they don’t tell me is that they are enjoying benefits they are not entitled to” Diversity initiatives may reduce or remove the unearned privileges that people enjoy “We’re focused on unearned privileges. We’re focused on benefits and advantages that people haven’t earned.” The Endowment effect suggests people are unwilling to part with what they own “People are not willing to part from what they have or what they own “ Here are some resources so you can go deeper:  Toward a positive theory of consumer choice Check out these related episodes of the show. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 GroupthinkWhy Temporary Low Self Esteem can encourage Groupthink Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: Groupthink is caused by Decision Makers Constitute a Cohesive Group “You’re likely to have group think in places where there is high group loyalty, a strong feeling of we” Groupthink is caused by structural faults within the organization” “The likelihood of groupthink increases when there are structural faults within the organization” Groupthink is caused by Provocative Situational Context “This is where the situation provokes the group to adopt Groupthink instead of alternatives” Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:  Groupthink of Irving Janis Check out these related episodes of the show. 8 Symptoms of Groupthink You Need To Know A Geology Secret For Understanding The Diversity Of Your Teams That No One Has Told You About The Fearless Organization [Book Review ] Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

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 consensus-seeking tendency “Professor Janis was convinced that this tendency of close-knit groups can cause them to make inferior decisions.” Groupthink easily occurs in tight knit groups  “You’re likely to have group think in places where there is high group loyalty, a strong feeling of we”  Groupthink is all about poor decision making  “Groupthink is all about decision making. Actually group think is about poor decision making.” Here’s some resources so you can go deeper:   Groupthink of Irving Janis Check out these related episodes of the show. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. Social Identity [Book Review] Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace? Whenever you're ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:     Work with me 1:1     Get Practical Book Insights     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this  https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion