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Oct. 11, 2022

8 Symptoms of Groupthink You Need To Know

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...
Oct. 4, 2022

ReWire: A Radical Approach To Tackling Diversity and Difference

Mainstream Diversity advice is tepid, weak and ineffective. Find out about a book that presents a more radical approach. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why this book says something no one else says 6 Lenses to view Organisational...
Sept. 27, 2022

An 8 Step Process To Bridge Your Diversity Management ‘Implementation Gap”

Here’s an 8 step process to Implement Diversity Management Find out how you can put it into practice. Here are some key messages from this episode: The 3 Levels of the 8 Step Process  Why the sequence of this process is crucial The additional...
Sept. 20, 2022

3 Things To Consider Before You Implement A Diversity Management Strategy

You’ve decided that Diversity is important Find out what you need to consider before you implement a Diversity Management Strategy Here are some key messages from this episode: How Implementation Gaps emerge The importance of normative statements...
Sept. 13, 2022

5 Reasons Why This Show Is Part of Your Continuing Professional Development

Being professional means I’m committed to ongoing learning as part of my development. Find out why we’re committed to ongoing learning as part of your development. Here are some key messages from this episode: How this podcast is really pod...
Sept. 6, 2022

4 Reasons Why Diversity & Inclusion Work Is Like a Side Hustle

Hustle Culture is prevalent in the modern workplace.  Find out why organisations treat Diversity & Inclusion work like a Side Hustle Here are some key messages from this episode: Organisations can exploit your desire to be...
Aug. 30, 2022

The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety

I’ve learned we were wrong about Psychological Safety. Find out the The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why I’m biased about this book Why Psychological Safety is transactional How...
Aug. 23, 2022

5 Types of Diversity Expert You Need To Understand

Lots of people are calling themselves Diversity Experts.  Find out 5 types of Diversity Expert you need to be aware of. Here are some key messages from this episode:  How Passionate Advocates signal privilege in their language...
Aug. 16, 2022

3 Inclusive Lessons From Stoic Philosophy

People think of Stoicism as a Philosophy, I think of it a practice.   Find out how this informs our approach to Inclusion.   Here are some key messages from this episode:  How to use Stoicism to find actionable answers to...
Aug. 9, 2022

How Narratives of Racial Progress Create Barriers to Inclusion

Companies want you to believe we’re headed towards racial equity Find out how this narrative can harm Inclusion Here are some key messages from this episode: The American Narrative of Racial Progress can be harmful People overestimate Racial Equity...
Aug. 2, 2022

Why You should Use Your Inclusion Gift Carefully

You’ve got a gift that can be used to build Inclusion. Find out how to use it carefully for your own peace of mind. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why your Inclusion Gift is so important Why you must protect your Inclusion Gift...
July 26, 2022

The Peter Principle [Book Review]

Why are there so many incompetent leaders? Find out the simple explanation from the classic bestseller Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Super Competent people get fired Why the exceptions to the Peter Principle prove the rule How...
July 19, 2022

Is DEI Training a Waste of Time?

Diversity and Inclusion Training is in popular demand. Find out if it’s a waste of your time. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why nearly all DEI training has the same two goals Why so much DEI training appears to...
July 12, 2022

4 Signs The DEI Bubble Is About To Burst

Diversity and Inclusion has blown up as industry in recent years. Find out the signs that suggest there may be a Bubble that’s about to burst. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why the DEI industry looks like a Bubble Lessons...
July 5, 2022

The Fearless Organization [Book Review ]

The use of the term "Psychological Safety” has increased dramatically over the past 20 years. Find out why all of us may have got Psychological Safety all wrong Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Psychological Safety...
June 28, 2022

4 Types of Religious Discrimination You’ve Probably Ignored

Religion discrimination doesn’t get discussed as much it should. Find out why some us don’t recognise it and others simply don’t want to. Here are some key messages from this episode: Why Religious Discrimination is often ignored in the...
June 21, 2022

The Non Obvious Reason Why I’m So Serious On This Podcast

Why am I so serious on this podcast? Find out the non obvious answers to that question. Here are some key messages from this episode: I’m serious for a reason I’m earning your trust I want to make it easy for you Play the episode for more...
June 14, 2022

Managing Sexual Orientation At Work: Private Sector vs Public Sector Insights

It’s Pride Month. Find out why some People think it’s great. Some people think it’s tokenism. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How the Public Sector are pioneers in the Sexual Orientation space How profit influences Sexual...
June 7, 2022

Why You Are The Hero Of Your Inclusion Journey

This is Episode 251 of the Element of Inclusion podcast. Find out why I’ve been thinking about the journey and when it’s time to stop. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why your Inclusion Journey is a Hero’s Journey The...
May 31, 2022

Social Identity [Book Review]

When we talk about Diversity and Inclusion, sooner or later we end up talking about identity but not everybody goes deep enough Find out about a book that takes identity to a whole new level Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How...
May 24, 2022

Element of Inclusion 5th Birthday Episode

On May 23rd the Element of Inclusion podcast was 5 years old Find out why I am your number one trusted advisor. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A Review of the past 5 years Our mission and why it matters A personal story...
May 17, 2022

Is it time to Drop the Concept of Diversity?

Is it now time to Drop diversity from the Inclusion conversation? Find out why someone thinks it is Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why someone is fighting to ditch the term Diversity A popular Diversity tactic used in Fashion...
May 10, 2022

3 Signs of Casual Discrimination and How To Avoid Them

Casual discrimination isn’t always about who get’s "talked down” Find out why it can be about who doesn’t get "talked up” Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An alternative way to think about casual discrimination The people...
May 3, 2022

The Transgender Issue: An Argument For Justice

Society is failing Transgender  People Find our why that’s the Transgender Issue Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The problem with existing narratives about Trans People A different way of thinking about Gender Identity The...