The Element of Inclusion 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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Playing the Infinite Game: Evidence-Based Inclusion in Organisations
Building Inclusion is a task that may never be finished.
Find out why it’s useful to think about it as an infinite game.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between being dramatic and theatrical
– The goal of any infinite game
– Why finite games in Inclusion leave you short changed
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
It’s useful to think of Inclusion as an infinite game.
“You don’t know who’s playing along. You don’t know all the rules. You don’t know when this is going to stop.”
There are no fixed rules, no fixed boundaries and no fixed end point.
“You get to make the rules. You get to push the boundaries. You get to contribute even if no one knows who you are.”
The goal isn’t to win in the short term.
“Sometimes you may not feel like showing up. Sometimes I don’t feel like showing up! But our focus is on ongoing engagement and participation, with no fixed endpoint.”
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The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-Lasting Success
Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life As Play and Possibility
Alex Hormozi
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Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
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2. Get Practical Book Insights
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Missing Evidence: The Gap Between Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion
You’ve heard of Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion.
Find out why there’s missing evidence that one leads to the other.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Inclusion
– The missing model from Inclusive Leadership to Organisational Inclusion
– The evidence I have to support the relationship
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Inclusive Leadership involves empowerment, humility, courage and accountability
“As far as I can see they then turned to a paper which linked altruistic leadership to inclusion, team citizenship and employee innovation.”
Organisational inclusion involves equitable employment practices, integration of differences and Inclusion in decision-making
“They said If a leader follows inclusive behavior it will lead to creation of an inclusive work environment.”
I think one leads to the other, but the paper couldn’t prove it
“I think this model can work. I’ve got evidence myself that it does work.”
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Inclusive leadership: new age leadership to foster organizational inclusion
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
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The Authority Series: Maria Morukian on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
Research says that DEI training is ineffective
Here I’m speaking with an author who provides practical tips to make it effective
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to create opportunities for storytelling
– How to focus on both process and outcomes as lifelong learners
– The value in building a set of core competencies for DEI professionals.
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
3 levels of sharing you need to know
“ I talk about Surface stories, Snorkel stories and Scuba stories”
2 pulse questions to ask members of your team
“by asking very specific, open ended questions, what is one thing that leadership can do, or one thing that you would like to see that you think would make the most significant difference in the next six months”
Why Trainers are so well placed for Inclusion
“I realised training and talent development professionals have access to everyone across the organisation in some way”
Check out these resources
60 Second Book Review : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Trainers
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
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The ‘Inclusion Delusion: When The Research Does Not Support The Claims
I’ve just been reminded how obscure Inclusion narratives are
Find out when the research does not support the claims
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How the popular press can be misleading
– How my trust was destroyed by what I read
– Why you should pay attention to social desirability
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Be careful when people say Research says
“You can get away with almost anything if you use the words “research shows”, I know this. To prevent you from thinking I’m manipulating you. I share my sources.”
Check out the show notes, they are there for you to use
“That’s why I do my best to reveal my bias so you can make your own mind up.”
Consider social desirability when discussing Inclusion in public
“These may not be the most useful questions because each one has a socially desirable response.”
Check out these resources
Are You Stuck In An ‘Inclusion Delusion’?
Bias Blind Spot: Structure,Measurement, and Consequences
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
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The Authority Series: Dr Nika White on Uncomplicating Inclusion
Too many over complicate Inclusion.
Here I’m speaking with an author who wrote a book to uncomplicate it.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How to simplify DEI
– Why DEI needs to be untangled
– The importance of dialogue as an asset
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Make time for critical reflection.
“I really wanted people to have a personal experience with what they were reading, and through those critical reflections to be able to process”
Keep asking questions
“the main goal is to keep the dialogue going. Because as long as we are communicating, there is a chance we’re going to be able to find some common ground”
Understand your personal DEI story
“So part of the the practicality of it is that to start really thinking about what is your dei story?”
Check out these resources
Inclusion Uncomplicated
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
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From Debt to Doctorate: Why I Have a PhD in Your Problems
7 years ago this week I become Dr Jonathan
Find out what this actually means
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The traumatic experience I had on my PhD journey
– How my triumph benefits you
– What I learned and why it matters to you
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
I’ve got a PhD in your problems and you can check for yourself
“I say I’ve got a PhD in your problems but I never really tell you what the PhD was about! 🤔”
I combined my commercial expertise with academic rigour to make it relevant
“This is why I say I’ve got a PhD in your problems. I’ve taken this to apply to issues that you deal with everyday.”
This led to my mission to help you a million people like you to make your workplace inclusive
“I’m still hot on this topic. I still know more than everyone else. I tried to share it with you. “
Check out these resources
Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1. Work with me 1:1
2. Get Practical Book Insights
3. Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion
Customer Reviews
Great status episode
Loved hearing about the ‘battle’ between EDI function and HR. So true!
This podcasts is phenomenal.
This evidence based approach to diversity and inclusion is a breath of fresh air . I strongly recommend anyone who is serious about diversity and inclusion to listen to this show regularly.
Really relevant
Recent topic covered was so relevant and really resonated with me. I’ve always enjoyed Jonathan’s content online, it was empowering to hear someone I respect talking about these issues.