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Inclusion
May 20, 2025

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.

In This Episode We Cover

  • Why ROI in DEI remains an unresolved challenge for most leaders.
  • The PICOC method to test solutions in diverse teams.
  • The 3 essential skills for high-impact inclusion work.
  • ROI must align with a critical business problem to be respected. “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.”
  • “It’s a measure directly related to the ‘must solve problem’ you have in your workplace. If you don’t know what this is. It is now your business to find out.”
  • Cultural assumptions can hinder effective communication. “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.”
  • “One group does not like to speak in a foreign language. The interpreters do not conduct the conversation in an appropriate way. This makes communication difficult and disrupts co operation.”
  • High-impact inclusion work is rooted in real-world application. “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.”
  • “Following these steps means you will: Get buy-in for your work: People will openly support what you do. Deliver results that matter. Your work will be aligned with important goals. Consistently make progress. You will have a repeatable process.”
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The Elements of Inclusion #4

Leaders must collaborate innovatively to leverage cultural expertise and drive business performance.

  • Why inclusive outcomes are driven by innovation
  • How developing a business case for diversity and inclusion specific to your organisation is a competitive advantage
  • Why novelty is at the heart of your inclusion journey

The Elements of Inclusion #3

Leaders must establish systems to ensure that everyone shares the same advantages and benefits. These processes will create incentives for inclusive behaviours.

  • How to augment your team with the tools and insights they need to prevent structural disadvantage
  • Why reinforcing generative norms ensures everyone belongs in the organisation
  • How inclusive representations can be embedded to promote an inclusive culture

The Elements of Inclusion #2

Leaders must redefine career development relationships to support inclusive performance.
  • Why traditional mentor relationships must be revised for an inclusive workplace
  • How leaders must embrace networks of developmental relationships for individual growth
  • Why established workplace norms must evolve for inclusion in the modern workplace

The Elements of Inclusion #1

Leaders must properly socialise people and socialise inclusive ideas by providing an environment for the cultural learning needed for an active role in an inclusive organisation

  • How your socialisation processes must evolve to encourage the sustainable cultivation of inclusive competencies
  • Why Leaders must consistently negotiate the line between organisational commitment and personal authenticity to promote performance
  • How developing intersectional self awareness can help leaders to leverage individual employee experiences