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Author: Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist

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Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey



Every week we inform and educate using applied research and thought leadership



Get your pen and paper ready because this is one of the world’s most valuable resources to help you on your Inclusion journey.



We provide book reviews, research breakdowns, explainers, opinion pieces, interviews and much more



We’re on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive



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We’re on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive



To continue the conversation join us on Linkedin: The Element of Inclusion Community
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I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room.You are under considerable pressure to engage in flags, food and fun. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you need to fight the urge for Flags, Food and Fun Why Leaders Keep Falling Into This Trap What to do instead using Evidence Based Inclusion Play the … Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun Read More » The post Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
I’m so Excited to share a huge update with you. This is the biggest thing I can do to help you on your inclusion journey. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The inclusion problems you’re facing and how to solve them using evidence Why I created the Ask Dr Jonathan beta tool (and what it … My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date Read More » The post My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers It’s really harming you.I think you need to stop. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers The Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Choosing Wisely Who You Compare Yourself To Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: … Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers Read More » The post Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
If you need encouragement on your inclusion journey this message is for you. You’re finding this because you need it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you should keep going on your inclusion journey Why you don’t need a big budget to make a difference How to stay focused and avoid distractions on your … Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey Read More » The post Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion Everyone’s talking a lot about Artificial Intelligence at work.The promise is things will get better but I’ve spoken to a leader who said then when it comes to trust. It makes things worse. For inclusion. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion The Feedback Fallacy and … How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion Read More » The post How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
To create an inclusive workplace you may need to stop from time to time. Maybe it’s time for you to take a break. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you may need to take a break from inclusion Why charismatic voices with narrow experience can be harmful How taking a break can improve your … Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work? Read More » The post Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work? appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Inclusion work is often unsustainable for 1 simple reason.It never makes it into the portfolio of projects that matter to the business. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion] [How inclusion can contribute to performance, accountability, and sustainability] [Three practical ways to build a business case for inclusion] Play … The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Diversity and Inclusion faces a chicken and egg problem. Leaders want evidence before they act. But the evidence only appears after they act. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Why Organisational Evidence Matters More Than External Reports How to Use the Feasibility Filter to Build Internal … The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion Read More » The post The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
ERGs are “a waste of time.” Too many people think this. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: You can’t scale ERGs if participation is penalised. “It’s not a lack of commitment. It’s an incentive problem.” Stop pitching passion; start mapping outcomes. “Leaders want to see business impact.” Instrumental ERGs lead to … How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore Read More » The post How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
You’ve heard people telling stories and acting like it’s evidence. but how do you turn anecdotes into evidence? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why anecdotes are claims not conclusions The difference between claims, assumptions, and hypotheses How to test ideas without wasting time or budget Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This … How to Turn Anecdotes Into Evidence for Inclusion Read More » The post How to Turn Anecdotes Into Evidence for Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Things are moving so fast with Ask Dr Jonathan. I want to give you an update and make you a special time sensitive offer you can’t refuse. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes Why Ask Dr Jonathan is More Than a Virtual Librarian Details of the … How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes Read More » The post How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
I collect inclusive frameworks like investors collect properties.I’ve got 3 three I use all the time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety Social Exchange Theory PICOC Framework Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: There are 4 stages of Psychological Safety “This model acts as if … 3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces Read More » The post 3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
I’m not here to help you pass an exam.I’m here to help you get results. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to use a simple Inclusion Test in your workplace Why the Inclusion Test is about changing conditions, not memorising content A favourite example of using this in real life. Play the Episode for … The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake Read More » The post The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Things are moving a lot faster than I expected.I’ve got a special invitation for you — and I’m excited to share this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: [My Best Offer Yet — And How You Can Be Part of It] [How This Podcast Became the Longest-Running Inclusion Podcast in the World] [Introducing “Ask Dr … My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It Read More » The post My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Not sure if your inclusion work is making an impact?These 3 questions will show you… fast. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How we use The Feasibility Filter Why parties, parades and panel events don’t help you why you need leading indicators for your work Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: … How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact Read More » The post How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Every week, leaders like you tell me how much you love this podcast.But you wish you could ask me questions — in real time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Ask Dr Jonathan – The AI Tool Built on Evidence-Based Inclusion Why Accessing Inclusion Frameworks Should Be Easier How to Participate in Testing the Ask … Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion Read More » The post Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
You’re the average of the five people you compare yourself to. Did it ever occur to you that you’re comparing yourself to the wrong people? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why starting with borrowed benchmarks sets you up to fail. How to tell if a benchmark is applicable to your setting. How to choose … The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work Read More » The post The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Most DEI metrics are just a pantomime.They’re not tracking things that matter. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI efforts fail before any work has begun Why “quick wins” often become long-term liabilities How to test your inclusion project before investing in delivery Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: … The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter Read More » The post The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
Every organisation has its problems.But not all of them are worth solving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: the 5 point feasibility test we use with our clients How copying others’ inclusion strategies leads you off course Our shortcut to reveal which workplace problems are fixable Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This … The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving Read More » The post The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
This is episode 400 of the show. I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about supporting you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the podcast now focuses on high-impact inclusion work Why narrowing my focus increases my overall impact Some resources I’m building to help you Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from … Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion Read More » The post Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion appeared first on Element of Inclusion.
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Anna Ettin

Fantastic insights from Cherron. Great podcast! I'll definitely be using "eventitus".

Oct 8th
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