The Element of Inclusion

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The Element of Inclusion

The Element of Inclusion

Creator: Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist

Diversity & Inclusion Where Everyone Belongs And Everyone Performs

EN-US United States Business

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686 episodes
Time to Fix Your Leaky Inclusion Bucket

Time to Fix Your Leaky Inclusion Bucket

If the inclusion projects you start keep quietly slipping away, your work never compounds. Here I unpack how to fix the leaks. In this episode we cove...

2026-06-30 06:00:52 7:01
3 Ways People Use AI. Only One Builds Skill.

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 and why only one builds skill....

2026-06-23 13:24:47 10:47
Why AI Means Not Everyone On Your Team Will Be Human

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 organisations measure instead. I...

2026-06-16 14:46:19 9:04
The Principles That Govern Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

The Principles That Govern Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

If your inclusion results rest on circumstantial evidence, you take credit you cannot defend. Here I explain how to prove causation. In this episode w...

2026-06-09 10:19:08 9:33
A 4 Step Framework For AI Fluency Leaders Need To Understand

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 step framework. In this episo...

2026-06-02 14:09:11 12:18
9th Birthday Special: What I’ve Learned About You

9th Birthday Special: What I’ve Learned About You

If most inclusion content leaves you frustrated, I explain the nine filters that separate serious practitioners from everyone else. In this episode we...

2026-05-26 11:27:06 17:32
The Problem With Using A Simple Approach To Diversity & Inclusion

The Problem With Using A Simple Approach To Diversity & Inclusion

If your inclusion work looks busy but nothing is actually changing, one question exposes why. Here I break down the question that changed everything....

2026-05-19 08:31:39 7:33
Why The Long Way To Inclusion Is Actually The Shortcut

Why The Long Way To Inclusion Is Actually The Shortcut

If your inclusion work keeps producing activity but not lasting results, the foundation is the problem. Here I break down why the long way is actually...

2026-05-12 12:39:30 14:36
Why Managing AI Is An Inclusion Problem

Why Managing AI Is An Inclusion Problem

If your organisation treats AI as a technology problem, the people decisions it shapes go unchecked. Here I explain why managing AI is an inclusion pr...

2026-05-05 13:35:41 9:07
Why Critical Race Theory is an Inclusion Problem

Why Critical Race Theory is an Inclusion Problem

If leadership is using AI as permission to stop investing in people, that is an inclusion decision. Here I break down why. In this episode we cover: H...

2026-04-28 13:10:28 10:38
Why “We Have Copilot” Is Not A Modern HR Strategy

Why “We Have Copilot” Is Not A Modern HR Strategy

If ‘We have Copilot’ passes for your AI strategy, you’re scaling decisions you can’t explain. Here I examine three structural risks. In this episode w...

2026-04-21 09:37:06 11:36
I Asked 100 HR Leaders If They Use AI. Here’s What They Said

I Asked 100 HR Leaders If They Use AI. Here’s What They Said

If AI is making people decisions nobody examines, HR is accountable for outcomes it cannot explain. Here I unpack what 100 leaders missed. In this epi...

2026-04-14 10:32:31 11:51
Why AI Made Inclusion Everyone’s Problem

Why AI Made Inclusion Everyone’s Problem

If AI is reshaping roles in your organisation without process or transparency, trust collapses. Here I examine why inclusion is now everyone’s problem...

2026-04-07 14:32:53 7:48
Why Your AI Adoption Scorecard Is A False Proxy

Why Your AI Adoption Scorecard Is A False Proxy

If your AI adoption scorecard rewards tool usage over decision quality, you are repeating a familiar mistake. Here I examine why adoption metrics are...

2026-03-31 13:56:41 6:20
Why Your AI Hiring System Is Making Decisions You Can’t Defend

Why Your AI Hiring System Is Making Decisions You Can’t Defend

If hiring systems apply hidden filters, decision quality weakens and outcomes become indefensible. Here I explain how unseen rules shape results. In t...

2026-03-24 16:06:30 6:12
Why Inclusion Activity Is Not Inclusion Strategy

Why Inclusion Activity Is Not Inclusion Strategy

If your inclusion calendar is full but nothing is measurably improving, here I break down why activity is not strategy. In this episode we cover: Why...

2026-03-17 08:59:04 5:21
How to Turn Stories into Inclusive Evidence

How to Turn Stories into Inclusive Evidence

If inclusion decisions rely on anecdotes, weak claims shape strategy. Here I explain how to convert workplace stories into testable evidence. In this...

2026-03-10 11:40:09 6:18
If Your CEO Says Diversity Is “The Right Thing,” You May Have a Big Problem

If Your CEO Says Diversity Is “The Right Thing,” You May Have a Big Problem

If diversity is framed as morality not strategy, credibility weakens under pressure. Here I break down why rhetoric fails organisations. In this episo...

2026-03-03 05:49:46 8:32
Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews

Why Diversity and Inclusion Gets Cut First in Budget Reviews

If inclusion work feels discretionary, it’s liable to get cut, here I break down how to avoid this happening to you. In this episode we cover: • How d...

2026-02-24 16:19:38 7:28
Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage

Why Inclusion Fails Before Leaders Engage

If inclusion initiatives collapse before leaders engage, momentum and credibility erode. Here I break down why buy-in fails early. In this episode we...

2026-02-17 14:57:10 7:17
Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think

Why Your Inclusion Journey May Look Better Than You Think

9 years ago I got my PhD That’s when I became Dr. Jonathan No one expected it though…but some people did. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why Your...

2026-02-10 04:06:58 4:56
Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric

Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric

So called Inclusion work is still dominated by fluffy language.Or charismatic, engaging people with no credibility once the lights come on. Key Topics...

2026-02-03 09:24:54 6:49
Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You?

Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You?

The post Does Your Business Case for Diversity Travel Without You? appeared first on Element of Inclusion.

2026-01-27 05:45:28 7:39
How to Make Inclusion Relevant Without New Metrics

How to Make Inclusion Relevant Without New Metrics

If your inclusion work is being ignored, it’s probably the numbers.Maybe you should borrow someone else’s. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why you...

2026-01-20 06:23:46 5:10
3 Faulty Beliefs Keeping You From Your Business Case For Diversity and Inclusion

3 Faulty Beliefs Keeping You From Your Business Case For Diversity and Inclusion

If you’re reading this, chances are you want to build an inclusive workplace where: Everyone can perform Everyone can belong Everyone can reach their...

2025-12-16 07:24:05 9:00
Why They Don’t Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard

Why They Don’t Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard

The biggest reporting mistake isn’t your format.It’s assuming leadership cares. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Why good metrics still get ignored...

2025-12-09 14:40:26 9:13
5 Steps To A High Impact Inclusion Intervention

5 Steps To A High Impact Inclusion Intervention

I’ve got a client who wants to squeeze in a quick project before the end of the year.Clock’s ticking but here’s what I told them to do. Key Topics Cov...

2025-12-02 17:29:45 13:05
The Authority Series :  Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time

The Authority Series : Fay Wallis Host of HR Coffee time

You don’t have to be an expert in everything to be an outstanding leader; but you do need the right mindset. Today, you’ll hear from Fay Wallis, host...

2025-11-25 11:48:54 45:47
3 Insights To Make Next Year’s Inclusion Plan More Effective

3 Insights To Make Next Year’s Inclusion Plan More Effective

I want to acknowledge the uncomfortable truth.You’re heading into 2026 (or whatever next year is depending on when you’re tuning in) with questions, u...

2025-11-18 16:30:24 17:22
Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun

Fight the Urge for Flags, Food and Fun

I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room.You are under considerable pressure to engage in flags, food and fun. Key Topics Covered in This Episod...

2025-11-11 06:16:16 9:09
My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date

My Biggest Inclusion Breakthrough To Date

I’m so Excited to share a huge update with you. This is the biggest thing I can do to help you on your inclusion journey. Key Topics Covered in This E...

2025-11-04 14:44:15 12:26
Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers

Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers

Stop Comparing Your Inclusion Journey to Online Strangers It’s really harming you.I think you need to stop. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Stop C...

2025-10-28 13:12:02 9:59
Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey

Use This If You Need Encouragement on Your Inclusion Journey

If you need encouragement on your inclusion journey this message is for you. You’re finding this because you need it. Key Topics Covered in This Episo...

2025-10-21 09:48:37 8:30
How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion

How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion

How Automating Feedback Kills Inclusion Everyone’s talking a lot about Artificial Intelligence at work.The promise is things will get better but I’ve...

2025-10-14 09:18:52 7:13
Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work?

Should You Take a Break From Inclusion Work?

To create an inclusive workplace you may need to stop from time to time. Maybe it’s time for you to take a break. Key Topics Covered in This Episode:...

2025-10-07 07:57:00 5:47
The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

The Portfolio Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion work is often unsustainable for 1 simple reason.It never makes it into the portfolio of projects that matter to the business. Key Topics Cov...

2025-09-30 15:50:27 6:26
The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

The Chicken and Egg Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

If your leaders want evidence before they act, but it only appears after acting, you’re stuck. Here I unpack the chicken and egg problem. In this epis...

2025-09-23 07:00:00 8:22
The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

The Incentive Problem of Diversity and Inclusion

If your people say inclusion matters but rarely act on it, the incentives are to blame. Here I break down the incentive problem. In this episode we co...

2025-09-16 07:00:00 6:54
How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore

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...

2025-09-09 15:40:51 8:16
How to Build a Business Case for ERGs That Leaders Can’t Ignore

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...

2025-09-09 05:40:51 8:16
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