The 3 Ways I Am Fighting To Help You Create An Inclusive Workplace

This is the 10th episode of the podcast, this is a mini milestone for me so in todays show I’m going to discuss several things including:

  • The journey I’m experiencing as part of the podcast
  • The 3 primary roles of the podcast
  • My vision and much much more.

Here’s some of what I share in the show:

The quality of the guests are what makes the show special

I’ve received many compliments and powerful accolades about the content of the podcast and how useful it is for people in the workplace. I explain how the positive reception of the podcast reflects the calibre of the guests that contribute to the show:

“I think it’s indicative of the quality of the guests that I’ve had on the show and the incredible value that they provide each and every week’

I’ve offended some people with a long running joke!

One of the long running jokes of the show is my use of the term employee resource group in the face of the popular term “network” in the UK. I explain how my explanation of my use of this term has offended some people:

“The truth is I’ve found that this distinction has offended some people…..”

My Big Vision

I often describe employee resource groups like “websites in the year 2000”. In the show I explain what I think this means for the future.

Show notes

Here are some selected links to for the resources and reports I discuss in the episode.

Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey: Welcome to the Resource Groups Podcast

Melanie Richards: How a Happy Coincidence helped the 30 Per Cent Club to change the Diversity Conversation in the UK

Dr Richard Norrie: Understanding the Two Sides of Diversity

Gamiel Yafai: Demystifying Diversity Part 1

Gamiel Yafai: Demystifying Diversity Part 2

Ajay Mistry: Networks, Collaboration & The Future

Rose St Louis: Managing an Inclusive Journey

Huw Evans: Diversity in Insurance: Front and Centre

Antoinette Boateng: Why Authenticity Matters for Diversity & Inclusion

Portia McCahill & Petra Tileschova: Creating a Cultural MOSAIC

Kevin Kelly: 1000 True Fans

Malcom Gladwell: The Tipping Point

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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