The Element of Inclusion
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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, explai...
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How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore
ERGs are “a waste of time.” Too many people think this. Play the Episode for More Key Takeaways from This Episode: You can’t scale ERGs if participati...

How to Turn Anecdotes Into Evidence for Inclusion
You’ve heard people telling stories and acting like it’s evidence. but how do you turn anecdotes into evidence? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Wh...

How to Build an Inclusion Strategy in 60 Minutes
Things are moving so fast with Ask Dr Jonathan. I want to give you an update and make you a special time sensitive offer you can’t refuse. Key Topics...

3 Frameworks I Use to Build Inclusive Workplaces
I collect inclusive frameworks like investors collect properties.I’ve got 3 three I use all the time. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The 4 Stages...

The Inclusion Test You Can’t Fake
I’m not here to help you pass an exam.I’m here to help you get results. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How to use a simple Inclusion Test in your...

My Best Offer Yet. And How You Can Be Part of It
Things are moving a lot faster than I expected.I’ve got a special invitation for you — and I’m excited to share this. Key Topics Covered in This Episo...

How to Tell if Your Inclusion Work Is Having An Impact
Not sure if your inclusion work is making an impact?These 3 questions will show you… fast. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How we use The Feasibil...

Ask Dr Jonathan : The AI Tool Built On Evidence Based Inclusion
Every week, leaders like you tell me how much you love this podcast.But you wish you could ask me questions — in real time. Key Topics Covered in This...

The Benchmarking Mistake That’s Holding Back Your Inclusion Work
You’re the average of the five people you compare yourself to. Did it ever occur to you that you’re comparing yourself to the wrong people? Key Topics...

The Real Reason Your DEI Metrics Don’t Matter
Most DEI metrics are just a pantomime.They’re not tracking things that matter. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI efforts fail before an...

The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving
Every organisation has its problems.But not all of them are worth solving. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: the 5 point feasibility test we use wit...

Why I’m Changing Tactics to Help You Lead Inclusion
This is episode 400 of the show. I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about supporting you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why the podcast now fo...

How to Track Inclusion Without Getting Ignored
Do you have a system that proves your inclusion work is making progress?IF NOTI’m going to give you 7 tips that we use with our clients so they show p...

How I Talk About Inclusion. Even When I’m Afraid
I Know You’re Afraid To Talk About Inclusion. I’m Afraid Too. That sounds weird coming from someone who talks about Inclusion everyday. Key Topics Cov...

Don’t Build a Business Case For Diversity. Do This Instead
I have some very strong very unpopular opinions about the so called business case for diversity. I’m not going to change them anytime soon. Key Topics...

5 Shifts Leaders Need To Make To Build Inclusive Workplaces
There’s a group of people who are going to struggle to build inclusion over the next few years. I’m going to explain who they are so you can avoid bec...

8th Birthday Special: Your Biggest Questions Answered
This week the Element of Inclusion is 8 years old. So today I’m turning it over to you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why ROI in DEI remains an...

The Hidden Business Case for Inclusion Inside Your Organisation
Most leaders don’t have a business case for diversity They copy someone else’s Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why using organisational artefacts...

Why the Equality Act Doesn’t Create Inclusion
15 years ago the Equality Act was introduced in the UK. And unlike most people, I actually bothered to read it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Wh...

5 Brutal Inclusion Questions Leaders Are Afraid To Answer
Most Diversity and Inclusion work doesn’t change much.Not because people don’t care, but because they won’t ask the hard questions. Key Topics Covered...

Why I’m Proud to Be Biased About Inclusion
Most people think bias is always a bad thing. I don’t. I’m biased about inclusion and I want you to join me. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I...

The Real Reason Your Inclusion Work Gets Ghosted
Leaders are telling me their DEI budgets have been cut. Resources pulled. Support withdrawn. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why most DEI strategi...

You Told Me You’re Overwhelmed By DEI. This Will Help
You’ve told me you’re overwhelmed. Too many ideas. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why so many leaders feel trapped by too much DEI advice How 389...

3 Bad Pieces of DEI Advice I Want You to Avoid
I see a lot of dangerous DEI advice. Here I’m going to spell out 3 of the most harmful for you. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Rebranding DEI...

5 Benefits Evidence Based Inclusion Delivers Fast
Evidence Based Inclusion is the system we use with our clients. But what’s the big deal? Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Evidence Based Inclus...

Why Lived Experience Alone Won’t Fix Inclusion
Lived experience dominates DEI conversations. It’s treated as the most important factor in discussions about race, gender, and inclusion. But there’s...

7 Days to Join My Best Inclusion Program Ever
On March 24th I’m launching my Best Inclusion Program Ever. And It’s only available for 7 days. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why I’m launching...

How the Chauffeur Test Exposes Fake DEI Leaders
Too many DEI experts sound impressive but lack the depth to deliver real results. And the chauffeur test is a quick way to spot them. Key Topics Cover...

Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Empty Talk
Why “Evidence-Based” DEI Is Mostly Just Empty Talk People are talking about being evidence-based. Half the time I don’t know what they mean. Key Topic...

Who Controls Your DEI Story? Lessons From McKinsey & Co-Op
Speak your mind on DEI, and brace yourself. Some people will attack you. Others just won’t get it. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two useful case...

Why You Should Avoid Saying Diversity Is The Right Thing To Do
My 2nd favourite DEI platitude is “Diversity is the right thing to do.” Please don’t say this. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Two reasons why say...

The Must Have DEI Metric To Track For An Inclusive Workplace
Most people aren’t tracking any measures for inclusion. Nothing that matters anyway. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: 3 criteria I find for leaders...

Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace
Why Being Passionate About Diversity is not Enough for an Inclusive Workplace It’s not a popular thing to say but… “Being Passionate About Diversity i...

How to Know If You’re In The Right Place For Inclusion
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find myself in the wrong place. And I’m going to share how I manage it, so you don’t feel like you’re in the w...

McDonald’s is rethinking DEI. Should your company follow?
People have been getting really upset that companies are reconsidering their DEI commitments. I don’t think you should be surprised at all. Key Topics...

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 thi...

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 Epi...

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 t...

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...

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 ep...