Element of Inclusion

Ei
Inclusion
August 6, 2017

Diversity Warning: The Public Health Crisis Hiding In Plain Sight [Interview with Leyla Okhai]

In this episode I’m speaking with Leyla Okhai. Leyla is the founder and CEO of Diverse Minds. Leyla is the co-author of an important study on neurodiversity in the workplace and has over 14 years experience implementing diversity, inclusion and equality practices. Leyla introduced me to the term neurodiversity, she has a rich and varied understanding of what this means and why it is crucial for organisations to manage it appropriately. This is why I wanted to get her on the show. In todays show we discuss several things including

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS

Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

In This Episode We Cover

  • The public health crisis hiding in plain sight
  • The “Menu” metaphor that Leyla uses to illustrate the importance of an inclusive workplace
  • The relationship between neurodiversity and the business case for diversity, and much much more
Ei
Inclusion

The Inclusion Implementation Toolkit

Practical tools and frameworks to make inclusion work in your organisation.

Get the Toolkit
Subscribe
Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS
Related Episodes
Inclusion
3 Ways People Use AI. Only One Builds Skill.
If your team uses AI but nobody is building judgement, the gap is forming now. Here I break down three modes of AI use a...
June 23, 2026
Inclusion
Why AI Means Not Everyone On Your Team Will Be Human
If your organisation measures AI adoption by usage, the metric masks a deeper gap. Here I break down what the best AI or...
June 16, 2026
Inclusion
A 4 Step Framework For AI Fluency Leaders Need To Understand
If AI fluency in your organisation means learning tools, the thinking underneath is being skipped. Here I break down a 4...
June 2, 2026
See All Episodes

Get in touch

We are always available for a chat. Drop us a message in the contact form.

Facebook-f
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin

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