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. 3 DAYS AGO

    A Christmas Inclusion Offer You Can’t Refuse

    For a lot of people, the holidays are just around the corner. I’ve got something that may be the best gift you give yourself and your organisation this year. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Our Inclusion Ready Playbook What leaders like you are saying about it How you can get started before Christmas Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Inclusion Ready Playbook is what we know works with leaders like you. “We use our 6-step process to gather evidence from 4 key sources.” It helps you to get buy-in, deliver measurable results, and then repeat the process. “It’s a minimum effective dose designed to identify the most pressing inclusion challenge in your business.” I’ve got a one-off offer for you to be able to do this in your organisation. “This includes step-by-step guides, cheat sheets, and a 121 session with me.” Check out these resources Special Offer: Get started today and position yourself to deliver high-impact inclusion work in 2025. This is a one-off package that includes: The Inclusion Ready Playbook Program Step-by-step tools and cheat sheets A 121 session with Dr. Jonathan to help you get started Get The Special Offer Here.

    12 min

  2. DEC 10

    Who’s Being Left Out of Inclusion? The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid

    So much DEI work is focused on people at the top of an organisation. Too many people forget about people at the bottom. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: – How DEI is preoccupied with senior leaders – Why there’s an opportunity at the bottom of the pyramid – 3 groups who are often overlooked and why they matter Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: Most DEI work focuses on senior leadership. “It’s an open secret that DEI work is preoccupied with senior leaders.” There’s an untapped opportunity in focusing on those at the bottom of the pyramid. “They’re the ones who often face the most barriers.” Consider three overlooked groups: The Tokenised Few, The Ignored Many, and The Overlooked Marginalised. “Each of these groups represents high disengagement, increased turnover, and underutilised potential.” Check out these resources Here’s Why Focusing On The Bottom Of The Pyramid Builds 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

    10 min

  3. DEC 3

    How To Focus Your Inclusion Work on The Right People

    Too much DEI work is about impressing the wrong people. Here we’re going to get you focused on the right people. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: People who benefit from your attention People you should remove your attention from Where you should place your attention Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: Give more attention to people affected by your decisions “Inclusion begins at home.” Remove your attention from those who don’t have your best interests at heart “Too often in life I’ve been trapped in someone’s agenda.” Put your attention into high impact inclusion work “You aren’t rewarded for passion. You’re rewarded for your results.” Check out these resources: Join our waiting list here 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. NOV 27

    11 Mistakes That Destroy Your Ability To Deliver High Impact Inclusion Work

    High Impact Inclusion Work is how you should be spending your time. I want to break down 11  mistakes that my clients make that stops them in the past. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 7 Common mistakes leaders make on their inclusion journey 4 mistakes my clients were making that stopped them delivering high impact inclusion work How you can avoid all of them Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  Avoid The 7 Common Mistakes BRISTOL “Protect your culture and don’t do the following.” Don’t use meaningless metrics “Simpler, more widely understood measures help everyone understand the value.” Invest in your professional development “Too many leaders aren’t putting any time into learning how to Deliver 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

    15 min

  5. NOV 19

    3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate

    Have you had an election result that you think is bad news for inclusion? I’ve got 3 models that can help. Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: Why you may be facing a hostile environment 3 Models to Navigate Inclusion in a Hostile Climate The importance of making your own mind up Play the episode for more Here’s some key takeaways from this episode:  “When in Rome”: Comply, But Don’t Over-Comply “Focus on what’s still lawful and impactful.” “Embassy”: Create a Safe Haven “No matter how hostile the external environment becomes, organizations have control over the culture within their own walls.” Advocate: Shift the Narrative “Show you value diversity (whatever that means) rather than just saying it.” Check out these resources:  What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for DEI LGBT-Inclusive Companies Are Better at 3 Big Things Do Election Results Change Your Attitude To Inclusion? Dr Jonathan’s PhD Thesis  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

    20 min

  6. NOV 12

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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