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Inclusion
July 1, 2025

The 5 Point Test to Identify Inclusion Problem Worth Solving

Episode Notes

Every organisation has its problems.
But not all of them are worth solving.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  1. the 5 point feasibility test we use with our clients

  2. How copying others’ inclusion strategies leads you off course

  3. Our shortcut to reveal which workplace problems are fixable

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  1. Solvable problems build inclusion

    • \"A solvable inclusion problem isn’t something that feels important. It’s something that stands up to scrutiny. It passes what we call the Feasibility Filter: If a problem isn’t Clear, Connected, Commercial, Credible and Causal, it’s not ready to solve.\"

  2. Business alignment isn’t optional; it’s essential.

    • \"You don’t need a generic business case for diversity. You need your business case for diversity. What does your problem matter to your specific organisation? If the problem doesn’t link to the business, you’ve got no business talking about it.\"

  3. Without cause, there’s no effect.

    • \"If you can’t explain how the problem happens, you can’t fix it. A solvable problem needs a clear explanation of what causes it, when it shows up, and what it leads to if ignored. That’s where a logic model comes in. It maps the cause-and-effect chain that links daily experiences to measurable outcomes.\"

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