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Episodes

Nov. 24, 2020

People Like Us: What It Takes To Make It In Modern Britain [Book Review]

In the UK there’s a word that gets ignored a lot when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion - that word is class Find out about a book that discusses class and social mobility; two closely related concepts that are talked and also not talked about in the UK
Nov. 17, 2020

The Problem With Using A Simple Approach To Diversity & Inclusion

The simplest explanation is often the best explanation  Find out if that's true when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion
Nov. 10, 2020

3 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Is Like Reality TV

There’s an emerging similarity between Diversity & Inclusion and Reality TV and it’s not all good news Find out why Diversity and Inclusion is beginning to look like the Dark Side of Reality TV Here are some key messages from this episode: ...
Nov. 3, 2020

Diversify: How To Challenge Inequality and Why We Should [Book Review]

Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to be without - that's a quote from William Sloane Coffin Find out why it's also in the introduction of another book that we’re reviewed
Oct. 27, 2020

Why Critical Race Theory is an Inclusion Problem

There’s a problem with the way that people talk about Critical Race theory. Find out why it's causing confusion for those of us wanting to create Inclusion
Oct. 20, 2020

What if Your Inclusion Team is Pointless

It’s been said that Chief diversity officers are pointless Find out if actually it's being part of an Inclusion team that’s pointless!
Oct. 13, 2020

Are Chief Diversity Officers Pointless?

Chief diversity officers are pointless - at least that is the the title of an article that a couple of friends sent me last week Find out why this anonymous article suggests that Chief diversity officers are pointless
Oct. 6, 2020

Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging To Build Innovative Teams [Book Review]

Some leaders are able to attract retain and engage diverse teams while others miss opportunities  or fail altogether Find out why as I review a book called  Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging To Build Innovative Teams by Stephanie K. Johnson PhD
Sept. 29, 2020

Why Professions Need To Be Inclusive To Remain Legitimate

Professions are in the discrimination business; it’s by design Find out why inclusion is necessary for professions and why the professions that get this wrong are going to be devastated
Sept. 22, 2020

The Protean Career Path to Inclusion

In the 21st Century, you’re probably trying to develop a Protean Career without even knowing it. Find out what a Protean Career is and why this has some interesting implications for Diversity and Inclusion
Sept. 15, 2020

The Relationship Between Diversity, Inclusion & Identity Politics

Some people think it’s possible to talk about Diversity and Inclusion without being political. Find out why Diversity and Inclusion is a political issue; whether you like it or not.
Sept. 8, 2020

Why I Avoid Debates About Diversity and Inclusion

Do you ever get into debates about diversity and Inclusion?  Find out why for me the answer is really simple… zero
Sept. 1, 2020

Why Collisions May Be The Secret to Creating Inclusion

What if the secret to creating inclusion wasn't bringing everyone together to be comfortable. Find out why the secret to creating inclusion could be to bring everyone together to collide!
Aug. 25, 2020

The Performance of Self In Everyday Life [Book Review]

When it comes to work, we all perform, we all wear masks. Find out why we’re all concerned with managing the impression we make
Aug. 18, 2020

Defining Your Role in Diversity & Inclusion

What kind of role do you play to promote Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why we’re all playing a role.
Aug. 11, 2020

The Best Quality of Diversity and Inclusion Leaders

There's a quality that I've seen in the best Diversity & Inclusion Leaders. Find out what it is!
Aug. 4, 2020

The Missing Character Of Diversity and Inclusion Work

There’s a missing character in Diversity and Inclusion Work Find out some of the fundamental reasons why diversity and Inclusion isn’t effective and the missing character that we need.
July 28, 2020

How To be An Antiracist  [Book Review]

Not Being Racist isn’t good enough anymore, you’re being told that you need to be Antiracist Find out how you can become Antiracist.
July 21, 2020

The Secret Inclusion Tactic We Use With Our Clients

Demand for Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners is at an all time high. Find out why not everyone shares your values, vision and approach and a tactic we use to identify our type of clients.
July 14, 2020

The Reason People Leave their Boss and Not their Job: Interactional Justice

An Inclusive organisation is a fair organisation and a useful way to think about fairness is Interactional Justice. Find out how this explains why  people leave their Boss and not their job
July 7, 2020

The Inclusive Power of 3 Little Words

There are 3 little words that will transform your inclusion journey Find out what they are!
June 30, 2020

3-Clues to Reveal if You Have An Empty Shell Policy Towards Racism

A lot of organisations are now saying that they have a zero-tolerance policy to racism. Find out why this sounds like an empty shell policy.
June 23, 2020

Erasing the Language of Racism

Instead of saying Black Lives Matter, people in the workplace are getting into the habit of saying BLM Find out why that may be a problem?
June 16, 2020

A Simple Introduction to Antiracism

It’s no longer enough to say you’re not racist, now, you’re expected to be Anti Racist Find out what this means and where do you even start?