The Element of Inclusion

Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist
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The Element of Inclusion

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 To continue the conversation join us on Linkedin: The Element of Inclusion Community 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

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    How To Avoid Low Impact Inclusion Work

    Mainstream DEI practices are encouraging you to do low impact inclusion work I want to protect you from making that mistake. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – How to Avoid Low Impact DEI Work – Why Mainstream DEI Practices Are Failing – How to Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work Instead Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  1. Don’t engage in Flags, Food, and Fun. “This is tokenism pretending to be diversity.” 2. Don’t copy mainstream diversity practices. “Mainstream DEI is wasting your time.” 3. Focus on delivering high impact inclusion work. “Earn the trust of your colleagues. By Positioning yourself as a credible advisor.“ Check out these resources:  Why You Need To Focus On High Impact Inclusion Work 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

    9 min

  2. NOV 5

    Why You Need To Focus On High Impact Inclusion Work

    If Inclusion is important in your workplace. You need to be focused on High Impact Inclusion Work. Everything else is a distraction. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – Why You Need High Impact Inclusion Work – How you can do this yourself – How I’ve got an opportunity to help you to do this yourself Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: I’m going to be talking about high impact inclusion work a lot. “The problem with mainstream DEI practices is that it is not high impact inclusion work.” I want to help you deliver high impact inclusion work. “We want this to be sustainable, we want to keep getting results and improving.” I want to work with you. “I’m creating a course, an accredited course that distills everything I’ve just said into actionable steps that you can follow yourself.” Check out these resources:  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

    19 min

  3. OCT 29

    What I Would Do If I Had To Build An Inclusive Workplace From Scratch

    I share actionable advice every week Find out what to do if you’re just starting. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 problems faced by organisations on their inclusion journey – 3 problems faced by leaders doing the work – Why I wouldn’t ask for a budget Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Start with first principles “Do this and your work will be celebrated. Celebrated does not mean celebrations.” Make yourself relevant by solving important problems “Do this and everyone will openly support what you do.” Use Evidence Based Inclusion to keep getting results “Why do so many leaders not have a repeatable process for building inclusion at work.” Check out these resources:  Check out these resources:  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

    10 min

  4. OCT 22

    Why You Don’t Deserve An Increase in Your DEI Budget

    The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – 3 reasons why you deserve a budget increase – What you can do to avoid this happening to you – How to use key principles to protect yourself Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Prove You’re Responsible Before Asking for More “Knowing what I know. I wouldn’t give you the money and I’m on your side.” Earn the Right to Ask for More “It’s better to focus on building a track record of measurable results that people care about. “ Make It Easy for Leaders to Say Yes “People often misunderstand me when I say this. – Instead of guilt trips – Instead of platitudes – Instead of shaming Make it easy for people to say yes” Check out these resources:  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

    11 min

  5. OCT 15

    Why DEI Industry Problems Can Give You Exactly What You Need

    The DEI industry is going through some tough times But what if this is exactly what you need? Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What I told those people who asked me. – Why I think this is good news for you.. – How this can help you become more inclusive in less time. Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  The DEI industry is undergoing a necessary transformation “The DEI bubble reminds me of the dot com bubble.” This is your opportunity to get serious about Inclusion “With fewer DEI grifters, there’s less noise to distract you” Evidence-based inclusion is your key to lasting success “Evidence Based Inclusion is about making decisions based on multiple sources.” Check out these resources:  4 Signs The DEI Bubble Is About To Burst 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

    11 min

  6. OCT 8

    Do Election Results Change Your Attitude To Inclusion?

    People talk about inclusion as if it’s a lifetime commitment. Find out why for many it depends on who won the last election. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: – What leaders think about election outcomes and inclusion – How election results influence inclusion strategies – How organisations adjust inclusion based on government priorities Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Your company may change it’s attitude to inclusion after an election if They depend on Government Funding “If your organisation relies on government funding or contracts, elections could drastically change your priorities.” They are motivated by legislation and regulations “If your approach to diversity is regulatory driven, we can expect your attitude to shift accordingly.” They are sensitive to public pressure and culture shifts “Election results by definition shift power dynamics. This can also shift views on inclusion.” Check out these resources:  A guide to who is voting and when in this historic year for democracy 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

    10 min

  7. OCT 1

    How Inclusion Ignores Antisemitism in the Workplace

    Does Inclusion in your workplace ever address antisemitism? For most people it’s completely ignored. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why people don’t talk about Antisemitism A paper that outlines the challenges workplace Antisemitism Why it’s not all about physical violence Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Antisemitism isn’t just historical; it’s happening now “They said that Antisemitism was a Cultural Phenomenon” Inclusion doesn’t really talk about it “People don’t talk about Antisemitism when it comes to Inclusion but they do talk about Jewish people.” Research doesn’t talk about Antisemitism in the workplace “we know next to nothing about antisemitism in the workplace” Check out these resources:  Contours of Workplace Antisemitism: Initial Thoughts and a Research Agenda 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

    8 min

  8. SEP 24

    Confronting My Personal Fear of Speaking Up About Diversity and Inclusion

    I talk about inclusion every day, but even I have a fear of speaking my mind fully. But if I can change. You can change. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: How I realised that I’ve been afraid to speak up How this fear has impacted my own work What I’m going to do to overcome it—and how you can too. Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Fear holds back real contribution. “But there’s more I haven’t shared, because of fear. And this fear has slowed me down in delivering my full, authentic message.” Expressing yourself benefits other people and you “what do you want to reconsider in terms of bringing your best self to work.” Psychological safety is not just for other people “Psychological safety is a condition in which human beings feel (1) included, (2) safe to learn, (3) safe to contribute, and (4) safe to challenge the status quo – all without fear of being embarrassed, marginalized, or punished in some way.” Check out these resource The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety A Beginner’s Guide To Identity Work And Why You Need To Understand It To Promote Diversity & Inclusion 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

    11 min
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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 To continue the conversation join us on Linkedin: The Element of Inclusion Community 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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  • Creator
    Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
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    Copyright © The Element of Inclusion 2021
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