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 sen...
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...
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...
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 Support withdrawn.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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
