The Element of Inclusion Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist
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Every week we inform and educate using applied research and thought leadership
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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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The Authority Series: Shakil Choudhury on a Scientific Approach To Racial Justice
Racism is persistent in 21st Century society
Find out why “a compassionate, scientific approach to achieving racial justice” is helpful
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How Social Activists can become the thing they oppose
– Why an interdisciplinary approach to racial justice work is useful
– How Emotional intelligence helps racial justice
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
– Emotions have an important role in addressing racial injustice
“we pass emotions on to each other the way we pass colds. And so there’s so much research on emotional intelligence that is rooted in hard science”.
– It’s useful to pay close attention to our patterns of bias in everyday life
“if we’re not careful, or not thoughtful, we can become like those that we oppose.”
– Consider combining science with compassion in opposing racism
“I immersed myself in a lot of research. I had, like, read literally hundreds of, of research papers”
Check out these resources
Shakil Writes
Anima Leadership
Deep Diversity
60 Second Book Review of Deep Diversity
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
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Evidence vs. Empathy : Why Evidence Based Inclusion is Not The Same As Coaching
5 years ago I completed a Professional Certificate in coaching
Find out why there’s a tension between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The difference between Evidence Based Inclusion and Coaching
– Why coaching is not a profession
– The reason I became a coach
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:
Coaching is not a profession, neither is accounting or DEI work.
“It’s not a profession. Despite what you’ve been told to be a profession. You need 4 things.”
Evidence Based Inclusion is not the same as Coaching
“That’s why people hire me. That’s not the same as coaching at all. I became comfortable with that on the course.”
You don’t have to choose one or the other, you can choose both.
“ it’s funny because the coaching skills allowed me to understand this myself and use this”
Check out these resources
International Coaching Federation
An Inclusion Based Coaching Opportunity That You Can’t Refuse
3 Reasons Why There’s Not Enough Diversity in Coaching
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
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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.”
Check out these resources
The Infinite Game: How Great Businesses Achieve Long-Lasting Success
Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life As Play and Possibility
Alex Hormozi
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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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.”
Check out these resources
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
For everything else check this
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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
For everything else check this
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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
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion