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Element of Inclusion 5th Birthday Episode
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...
Is it time to Drop the Concept of Diversity?
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...
3 Signs of Casual Discrimination and How To Avoid Them
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...
The Transgender Issue: An Argument For Justice
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...
Why Senior Management Diversity is so Important For Diversity Leaders
April 26, 2022

Why Senior Management Diversity is so Important For Diversity Leaders

You’ve heard people say change comes from the Top Find our how much of that is true and does it include Diversity? Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Upper Echelon Theory and why you’re already using it The Senior Management...
How You Can Use Forcing Functions to Develop Inclusion
April 19, 2022

How You Can Use Forcing Functions to Develop Inclusion

Instead of wishing for Inclusive outcomes. Fin out if you could just force it to happen. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How I use Forcing Functions in my professional life The Famous Forcing Function used by Amazon...
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
April 12, 2022

The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

The thing about Diversity and Inclusion is that everyone sounds so convincing Find out if that's because of all the fallacies Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Fallacies are relevant for Inclusion 3 Fallacies for you to avoid...
The Simple Restaurant Trick That Explains Why Leaders Don’t Buy Into Inclusion
April 5, 2022

The Simple Restaurant Trick That Explains Why Leaders Don’t Buy Into Inclusion

Want to know why Leaders don’t buy Into Inclusion? Find about a restaurant trick that explains this. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A restaurant trick that you will recognise everywhere An Economic Principle to help you...
The Diversity Delusion
March 29, 2022

The Diversity Delusion

What if Diversity is a corrupting influence? Find out about a book that says that Diversity is dividing society and undermining our culture. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The Challenges I had reviewing this book My personal bias...
Why You Don’t Need Permission For your Inclusion Journey
March 22, 2022

Why You Don’t Need Permission For your Inclusion Journey

You don’t need anyone’s permission to start contributing to Inclusion right now Find out why you don’t need anyone’s permission to take the next logical step on your Inclusion Journey Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity
March 15, 2022

The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity

Cultural diversity is a key feature of Australia’s national identity Find out how they are managing it. Get your pen and paper ready because we’re talking about The Australian Model For Managing Cultural Diversity Here are some key topics covered...
How To Check The Diversity Statement On Your Website
March 8, 2022

How To Check The Diversity Statement On Your Website

Does the Diversity Statement on your website make sense? Find out how you can make sense of the Diversity statement on your company website Here are some key topics covered from this episode: A useful framework used on the Top 241 European companies...
The Dark Side of Employee Resource Groups
March 1, 2022

The Dark Side of Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups can solve the 3 Biggest Problems that organisations experience on their Inclusion journey Find out why there is a Dark side to all this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why people weren't happy with me...
4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders
Feb. 22, 2022

4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Consider Paying ERG Leaders

There’s one really strong reason why you should pay ERG Leaders Find out why I’ve got even more reasons why you shouldn’t Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why paying ERG Leaders causes issues with other members Why talking...
Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders
Feb. 15, 2022

Why You Should Consider Paying ERG Leaders

Maybe it’s time to start paying ERG Leaders Find out why I don't have an objective opinion on this! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The central argument for paying ERG Leaders The risk that faces organisations that don’t pay...
Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand
Feb. 8, 2022

Self-Monitoring: A Diversity Behaviour You Need To Understand

Are you the kind of person who changes their behaviour based on who’s around you? Find out the name for this behaviour - it’s not what you think. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The difference between acquisitive and...
The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan
Feb. 1, 2022

The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan

In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can...
Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case
Jan. 25, 2022

Getting Serious About Diversity? Enough Already with the Business Case

Enough Already with the Business Case; that’s the message of an article that I don’t want you to miss Find out why, if you’re serious about Diversity, you need to pay attention to this Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An...
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Jan. 18, 2022

The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion

Have you ever noticed how much rhetoric is used when talking about Diversity and Inclusion? Find out why this could be working against you Here are some key topics covered from this episode: An Ancient Greek perspective on a contemporary problem How...
3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round
Jan. 11, 2022

3 Habits To Boost Inclusion All Year Round

New Year doesn’t always mean a New Start Find out why I want to encourage you to keep up your momentum in 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: How you can stand out from the crowd How you can seek Inclusion where you work My...
Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022
Dec. 14, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion Predictions: What I Got Right In 2021 & New Predictions for 2022

Every year I make predictions about diversity and inclusion trends Find out what I got right about 2021 and my big predictions for 2022 Here are some key topics covered from this episode: My Top 3 Predictions for 2022 What I got right in 2021 The...
Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Employees
Dec. 7, 2021

Why Stereotypes Are More Harmful Than Facts For Older Employees

When it comes to older people in the workplace Stereotypes not Facts do the Most Damage Find out why stereotypes about a person’s age, cause more damage than facts about a person’s age Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The...
Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace?
Nov. 30, 2021

Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace?

Why do Racial Slurs remain prevalent in the workplace? Find out an answer I don’t think you’re going to expect! Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The 3 parties commonly involved in racial slurs The unexpected research findings...
3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work
Nov. 23, 2021

3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work

Why are racial slurs so dangerous at work? Find out why our answer may not be what you expect Here are some key topics covered from this episode: Why Racial Slurs are a classic form of discrimination How to distinguish Racial Slurs from “Banter”...