Welcome To The Element Of Inclusion

Episodes

April 17, 2018

Why Welcoming Your Identity But Not Your Ability Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out why it’s often hard to identity or intervene.
April 10, 2018

Why Back Handed Compliments Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out about a covert form of prejudice that is SO subtle that when you observe it actually looks like a compliment.
April 3, 2018

Why Deliberately Making You Feel Abnormal Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out why it’s often hard to identity or intervene.
March 27, 2018

The 3 Strategies That Help Employees From Minority Groups To Feel More Authentic In The Workplace [Research Breakdown]

The need to be authentic in the workplace is one of the most compelling reasons for people wanting to join employee resource groups. Find out about the challenges of authenticity in the workplace and some potential soluti…
March 20, 2018

Why Having a Babyface Helps Black Leaders in the Workplace [Research Breakdown]

In order to make it to the top of an organisation, the way you look matters.  Find out why, if you come from a stigmatised group, having a baby face is useful for employees who want to make it the C Suite.
March 13, 2018

The Advanced Guide To Building Disability Smart Organisations [Interview with George Selvanera]

Disability in the workplace is a bigger issue than you may think. Find out  more as I interview George Selvanera, former Director of Policy, Services and Communications at Business Disability Forum
March 6, 2018

How Male Allies Can Support Women for Gender Equality In The Workplace [Book Review]

Can male allies accelerate gender parity? Find out as I review a book that talks about allies.
Feb. 27, 2018

The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Representation At Senior Level

Today, I want to talk about the representation of minority groups within the workplace. Find out why the release of the Black Panther movie draws attention to how black people are represented in the media as a whole.
Feb. 20, 2018

Diversity Climate Vs. Inclusion Climate A Guide To Understanding What They Mean In Your Workplace

I’ve been reminded how different the climate is in different parts of the world. Find out if diversity and inclusion climates also vary between different organisations.
Feb. 13, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]

Let’s talk about the McKinsey Report: Delivering Through Diversity.  Find out why this report is important because of how it will be interpreted.
Feb. 5, 2018

Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes

In my experience, Intersectionality is one of those terms that is thrown around casually by people in the field of Diversity & Inclusion but is rarely explained or discussed thoroughly. Find out the importance of Intersec…
Jan. 30, 2018

The 3 Big Mistakes That Employee Resource Groups Make On Their Corporate Websites When Promoting Diversity

How are employee resource groups presented on corporate websites? Find out about a number of common practices that could actually be damaging efforts to become a more inclusive workplace.
Jan. 23, 2018

The 3 Reasons Why Women’s Employee Resource Groups Are So Effective for Inclusion

Women’s employee resource groups seem to be the largest, best funded and best supported employee resource group in any organisation. Find out what this actually means and why this matters to your organisations.
Dec. 19, 2017

How I Supported Your Inclusion Journey in 2017 & My Inclusion Predictions For 2018

Today, I give a brief review of 2017 and then make some predictions for 2018 based on some patterns and trends that I’ve noticed. Find out what I got right (and wrong)!
Dec. 12, 2017

The 3 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Jargon Is Harming Your Organisation

Business leaders have a bad reputation for using unnecessary jargon in the workplace. Find out how when it comes to matters of Diversity & Inclusion it seems that jargon is raised to a whole new level.
Dec. 5, 2017

A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion

There’s an interesting concept that is at the heart of why individuals both seek out and avoid employee resource groups. Find out about identity work.
Nov. 28, 2017

Why The 2 Core Functions Of An Employee Resource Group Matter For Diversity & Inclusion

Today, I want to talk about one of the most common questions that I get asked about employee resource groups. Find out about the core functions of an employee resource group.
Nov. 21, 2017

The 3 Important Patterns That Reveal Why Employee Resource Groups Are The Key To Developing An Inclusive Workplace

I’m trying to connect the dots in terms of best practices, habits and other important pieces of information.  Find out why employee resource groups are the key to an inclusive workplace.
Nov. 14, 2017

How Employee Resource Groups Will Create Diverse and Inclusive Business Opportunities In The Future [Interview with Fernando Serpa]

Today I’m speaking with Fernando Serpa, Director of the Association of ERG and Diversity Councils. Find out about Fernando’s bird’s eye view of employee resource groups and inclusion.
Nov. 7, 2017

Here’s Why Focusing On The Bottom Of The Pyramid Builds Diversity & Inclusion

Today, I want to talk about Diversity, Inclusion and people. Find out why people are the most important part of any organisation
Oct. 31, 2017

Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]

The McKinsey Report:  Why Diversity Matters is one of the most cited sources used to justify the business case for diversity in organisations. Find out why I think it is one of the most misrepresented or misquoted reports!
Oct. 24, 2017

The Reality of How Employee Resource Groups Can Create An Inclusive Culture

Today, I want to talk about cultural change and inclusion. Find out why changing organisational culture is one of the 3 biggest problems that organisations experience when they try to become more inclusive.
Oct. 16, 2017

An Inside Look At The Challenges Of Managing One Of The Most Diverse Organisations In The World [Interview with Michael Collins]

Michael Collins is the Head of Diversity & Inclusion for New York City Transit Find out about his unique and powerful insights that are of incredible value to all of us.
Oct. 7, 2017

How Employee Resource Groups Can Create Inclusive Change With Allies [Interview with Jennifer Brown]

Today I’m speaking with Jennifer Browns one of the worlds leading experts on employee resource groups. Find out why her white papers are some of the most cited resources I’ve encountered by both academics and practitioner…