Inclusion in Progress

Kay Fabella
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We've been talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in companies for 50+ years, but the conversation isn't keeping up with how quickly our world is changing. So isn't it about time we updated the conversation for our globally distributed workforce? This podcast provides equity-minded leaders practical advice to lead inclusion in the workplace. Inclusion in Progress is hosted by Kay Fabella. Kay is a Filipina-American living in Spain since 2010. She's also a DEI practitioner, author, speaker, and CEO of Inclusion in Progress, LLC. Having worked with companies like Red Hat, Meta, the IMF, and more, she brings a nuanced international perspective to her company's work with distributed teams. Kay believes that everyone — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age or background — has a role to play in creating inclusion for all. Inclusion in Progress will give you the insights, daily micro-actions, and data-driven strategies you need to create an equitable work culture that brings out the best in each of us. So if you're a company leader who's ready to turn DEI from insight into action — hit that subscribe button to learn how your leadership can create a more inclusive world for us all. To learn how we can support your organization with inclusive distributed work solutions, email us at: info@inclusioninprogress.com. To learn more about the future of work culture, download our 2024 whitepaper at: https://inclusioninprogress.com/learn **Please note: we are NOT accepting guests for our podcast.**

  1. OCT 31

    IIP146 Distributed Work Models: Succession Planning & Building Agile Leaders

    Have you ever wondered how you can create more agile, well-rounded leaders across your organization — without sacrificing flexibility or work-life balance? We often talk about developing talent and succession planning as if they're separate from our distributed work strategy. But if you're not intentional about how career growth happens across remote and hybrid setups, you risk losing great talent to stagnation or burnout. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with global teams: The Job Rotation Model — which empowers employees to rotate through different roles and departments while maintaining location flexibility. We cover: How to use rotational programs to develop leaders in a distributed environment What it takes to create a culture of mentorship and knowledge-sharing across hybrid or remote teams The challenges of implementing this model — including project continuity and remote knowledge transfer — and how to solve them We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success Playbook today!   TIMESTAMPS: [02:34] How the Job Rotation Model enhances career growth while offering flexibility. [03:58] What are some of the key principles to applying job rotation workplace? [05:18] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [06:25] How to know if the Job Rotation Model is best fit for your organization?   LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    9 min

  2. OCT 17

    IIP145 Distributed Work Models: How Regional Hubs Strengthen Your Hybrid Work Model

    Have you ever wondered how to preserve the freedom and focus of remote work — without losing the connection and collaboration that comes from being together in person? Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with remote and hybrid teams.  This episode breaks down the Fully-Remote with Regional Hubs — which allows global leaders like you to provide flexibility without sacrificing belonging and in-person connection. We cover: How to foster in-person collaboration — without forcing people back into the office What to consider before choosing this Fully-Remote with Regional Hubs model for your teams The biggest challenges of implementing this approach — such as communication gaps and cultural fragmentation — and how to address them intentionally We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success Playbook today!   TIMESTAMPS: [02:37] How the Fully-Remote with Regional Hubs Model balances flexibility and community building [04:22] What are some of the key principles to applying regional hubs in a fully-remote workplace? [05:20] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [06:12] How to know if the Fully-Remote with Regional Hubs Model is best fit for your organization? LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    9 min

  3. OCT 3

    IIP144 Distributed Work Models: When The Office Is An Option, Not A Mandate

    In the span of a few short years, our understanding of how, when, and where work happens has shifted in ways that once seemed impossible. During this time, people were able to experiment with their personal work styles and preferences — what allows them to be more productive and efficient — and found that they could be just as effective outside of the office. But what if physical office spaces transformed into creative and collaborative hubs instead of just mandatory checkpoints for your teams?  On this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with remote and hybrid teams.  This episode breaks down the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time — which empowers employees to choose their preferred work setting. We cover: How to balance investing in both employee autonomy and innovative physical spaces  What to consider before choosing the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time Model for your teams The challenges of implementing this distributed work model and how to solve them We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Series Playbook today!   TIMESTAMPS: [02:44] How this model encourages autonomy through innovation. [04:15] What are some of the key principles to applying the hybrid with optional in-office approach in your workplace? [05:12] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [06:49] How to know if the Hybrid with Optional In-Office Time Model  is best fit for your organization?   LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    9 min

  4. SEP 19

    IIP143 Distributed Work Models: Virtual-First Doesn't Mean Office-Free — A Case for Planned In-Office Days

    The term "hybrid work" brings up different things for different people and organizations. But even we at Inclusion in Progress can agree: hybrid work in its current iteration is fundamentally broken because it still focuses so heavily on where work gets done —  rather than how to make it work better — no matter where people are physically located. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with remote and hybrid teams. This episode breaks down the Virtual-First with Planned In-Office Time — which balances the best of remote autonomy and in-person collaboration. We cover: How to shift the focus from absenteeism to overall productivity Recommendations for purposefully designing the Virtual-First with Planned In-Office Time Model for your teams The challenges of implementing this distributed work model and how to solve them We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success Playbook today!     TIMESTAMPS: [02:40] How the Virtual-First with Planned In-Office Time Model balances working autonomously with building strong connections. [05:07] What are some of the key principles to applying a virtual-first approach in your workplace? [06:41] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [08:49] How to know if the Virtual-First with Planned In-Office Time Model is best fit for your organization?     LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to identify the best-fit distributed work model for your organization and help you design systems that improve your teams' productivity. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    12 min

  5. AUG 29

    IIP142 Distributed Work Experts: Lessons from NEI Electric Power Engineering

    For this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we continue our Distributed Work Expert Series with someone (gasp!) outside of the tech industry!   With this series, we've been highlighting some of the world's leading experts who continue to map, innovate, and design how work looks from inside forward-thinking companies — designing a version of work that works for teams — regardless of where they choose to work.   Our goal is to highlight distributed work leaders in companies to help forward-thinking leaders like you to: Navigate remote and hybrid work challenges with real-world examples Draw inspiration to find a distributed work model that is best suited for your teams Reimagine your workplaces with research-backed insights from experts at the forefront of the future of work conversation   For this episode, we're joined by Grayson Harris, flexible work and engagement partner at NEI  Electric Power Engineering, who shares their journey as a flexibility-first company in an industry that's not traditionally known for offering flexible work options.   Grayson shares how NEI leaders have encouraged workplace innovation with their NEI Nomad Program, intentional in-person periods, and other data-driven frameworks and initiatives to attract top talent and encourage growth and productivity.   🎧 Tune in now to learn more about how global leaders like you are continuing to adapt in our ever-changing work landscape.   #InclusiveDistributedWork  #MulticulturalTeams #GlobalLeadership #NEIElectricPowerEngineering  #InclusioninProgress     TIMESTAMPS: [08:26] Why flexibility and innovation is important for transitioning your organization into a distributed work environment. [13:14] What is unique about the NEI Nomad Program and how connectivity is maintained through it. [14:52] How data drives the creation of distributed work frameworks and initiatives.  [18:21] How to actively advocate for a flexible work environment at your own company. [22:00] Why inclusion is important when introducing flexible work best practices to your organization.     LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com   www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast   www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress    Connect with Grayson through LinkedIn to learn more about his journey at NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc..   Learn more about Lessons learned: 1,000 days of distributed at Atlassian, as mentioned in our interview with Grayson.   Want us to partner with you on building more inclusive distributed work? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives.   Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out!   Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    31 min

  6. JUL 11

    IIP141 Distributed Work Experts: Lessons from Checkly

    For this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we return to our Distributed Work Expert Interview Series. On the podcast, we've been  highlighting some of the world's leading experts who continue to map, innovate, and design how distributed work looks from inside forward-thinking companies — designing a version of work that works for teams — regardless of where they choose to work. Our goal is to highlight distributed work leaders in companies to help forward-thinking leaders like you to: Navigate remote and hybrid work challenges with real-world examples Draw inspiration to find a distributed work model that is best suited for your teams Reimagine your workplaces with research-backed insights from experts at the forefront of the future of work conversation For this episode, we're joined by Kaylie Boogaerts, Director of People at Checkly, who shared about their ongoing commitment to intentional growth, cross-team collaboration, and building trust through inclusion — as a remote-first organization since 2016. 🎧 Tune in now to learn more about how global leaders like you are continuing to adapt in our ever-changing work landscape. #InclusiveDistributedWork  #MulticulturalTeams #GlobalLeadership #Checkly #InclusioninProgress   TIMESTAMPS: [03:23] What it is like to shift from a fully remote to remote-first work culture [09:12] The challenges of distributed workplaces — and the opportunities that come with them [13:08] Why it is important to establish team norms and rituals from initial employee onboarding [19:22] What "assuming good intentions" means for the people at Checkly [27:38] How to encourage leaders to invest in a distributed workplace   LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Connect with Kaylie through LinkedIn to learn more about her journey at Checkly. Want us to partner with you on building more inclusive distributed work? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    35 min

  7. JUN 27

    IIP140 Distributed Work Models: Your Hybrid Model Needs Fixing — Here's How

    Have you ever wondered how you can take your existing hybrid work model and optimize it so that it serves both your employees and your business goals? We often think of hybrid models as a  compromise between remote and office-based work but — if you don't intentionally design and revisit your hybrid strategy regularly — this mentality can end up hindering productivity rather than enhancing it. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with remote and hybrid teams.  This episode breaks down the Output-Optimized Hybrid Model — which balances the best of remote autonomy and in-person collaboration. We cover: How to ensure that productivity and collaboration are measured by output, not locatioN What to consider before choosing this Output-Optimized Hybrid Model for your teams The challenges of implementing this distributed work model and how to solve them We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success E-book today!     TIMESTAMPS: [02:19] How the Output-Optimized model balances the best of autonomy and collaboration  [03:57] What are some of the key principles to applying output-optimized workplaces? [05:25] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [06:52] How to know if the Output-Optimized Model is best fit for your organization? LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

    11 min

  8. JUN 13

    IIP139 Beyond Automation: How AI Can Enhance (Not Replace) Distributed Workforces

    When it comes to discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, most immediately veer into negative territory. It's hard not to feel alarmed when most headlines we read about AI range from the outrageous to the terrifying. But in reality, what are most organizations actually using AI for? How are systems, protocols, and processes being updated by AI-enabled technologies? And what does the increasing use of AI in companies mean for distributed teams and flexible work? These questions are why Team IIP hosted an Executive Roundtable to discuss, "Beyond Automation: Will AI Enhance or Disrupt Flexible Work?". We brought together leaders from across EMEA, with experience in and around the tech industry, to share what the AI conversation really looked like in their companies. This episode of the Inclusion in Progress Podcast is a quick debrief of our roundtable, where we discuss… Who is currently leading the AI conversations in organizations How leaders are addressing skepticism and encouraging innovation around AI What ongoing employee AI upskilling and talent development strategies look like today Why the rise of AI signals the consolidation — rather than elimination — of flexible work Thanks to Henrik Jarleskog, Joke Van Hamme, and Surbhi Srivastava for participating and sharing your insights with us! To learn more about how you can participate in our future roundtables on AI and flexible work, email us at team@inclusioninprogress.com. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #InclusiveDistributedWork #FutureOfWork #InclusionInProgress   TIMESTAMPS: [03:37] The importance of leadership modeling when introducing AI into an organization [05:18] How AI-enabled boosts in productivity and efficiency affects performance metrics [06:37] Why upskilling strategies around AI must be personalized and playful  [07:55] How the future of work looks not just more efficient, but more meaningful with AI [11:16] Why AI is integral in the Inclusive Distributed Work™ conversation moving forward   LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models E-Book to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. Uncover your ideal Distributed Work Model with our RISE™ Scorecard, created to give you personalized insights into what's impacting your team's workflows to discover which model is best fit for your teams. Learn more about our roundtable participants Joke Van Hamme, Henrik Jarleskog, and Surbhi Srivastava. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

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We've been talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in companies for 50+ years, but the conversation isn't keeping up with how quickly our world is changing. So isn't it about time we updated the conversation for our globally distributed workforce? This podcast provides equity-minded leaders practical advice to lead inclusion in the workplace. Inclusion in Progress is hosted by Kay Fabella. Kay is a Filipina-American living in Spain since 2010. She's also a DEI practitioner, author, speaker, and CEO of Inclusion in Progress, LLC. Having worked with companies like Red Hat, Meta, the IMF, and more, she brings a nuanced international perspective to her company's work with distributed teams. Kay believes that everyone — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age or background — has a role to play in creating inclusion for all. Inclusion in Progress will give you the insights, daily micro-actions, and data-driven strategies you need to create an equitable work culture that brings out the best in each of us. So if you're a company leader who's ready to turn DEI from insight into action — hit that subscribe button to learn how your leadership can create a more inclusive world for us all. To learn how we can support your organization with inclusive distributed work solutions, email us at: info@inclusioninprogress.com. To learn more about the future of work culture, download our 2024 whitepaper at: https://inclusioninprogress.com/learn **Please note: we are NOT accepting guests for our podcast.**

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  • Creator
    Kay Fabella
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    146
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019-2025 Inclusion in Progress, LLC
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