Diversity data, Diversity facts and Diversity evidence are not the same thing as the truth.
Find out how some people have been misleading you.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why ignoring your epistemology and ontology is leading you astray
– The reason “Diversity experts” are able to deceive you so easily
– Some insights from Indiana Jones
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Facts are not the same as evidence 
“Not everyone who talks about data and evidence wants to admit this to you.“
Evidence is not the same as truth 
“Evidence is not truth. Facts are not truth. The authors say in social science there is no such thing as “the truth”.”
Truth is a loaded terms that can indicate epistemology and ontology
“Truth goes beyond what is observable and is influenced by beliefs and bias.”
Check out these resources
Evidence Based Management : 60 Second Book Review
Dr. Jonathan’s PhD thesis 
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
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1.      Work with me 1:1 
2.     Get Practical Book Insights 
3.     Get our Free Email Course 
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Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the Truth

Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, every week we inform and educate using applied research and thought leadership   Get your pen and paper ready because this is one of the world’s most valuable resources to help you on your Inclusion journey.  We provide book reviews, research breakdowns, explainers, opinion pieces, interviews and much more   We’re on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace more inclusive   To continue the conversation join us on Linkedin: The Element of Inclusion Community

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Pretend you are responsible for Inclusion where you work.
Find out about 3 Common errors keeping you from an Inclusive workplace
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why the Fallacy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion is so common
– How to avoid the Proxy Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
– How to recognise the Propaganda Problem of Diversity and Inclusion
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
A fallacy is an error or a flaw in reasoning 
“they take the evidence but the reasoning behind the use of that evidence is flawed.”
False proxies are unrelated to the thing we want to observe. 
“A proxy is a variable we observe when the variable we’re really interested is difficult to observe. “
Propaganda is half-truths, or lie designed to influence public opinion
“Propaganda is often disguised as education.”
Check out these resources
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
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3 Common Errors Keeping You From An Inclusive Workplace

If you’re responsible for people.  You’re responsible for Inclusion
Find out about 8 proven practices for People Leaders to achieve Inclusion
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why you need to give people a reason to work with you
– Why having a budget won’t solve all your problems
– How these 8 steps get my clients results
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Getting organised is a crucial part of Evidence Based Inclusion 
“Evidence Based Inclusion means you benefit from expertise of others as well as yourself.”
Evidence Based Inclusion doesn’t mean you need a PhD. 
“People respond to support and recognition. That’s not insight. That should be standard.”
Keep it simple, keep it moving, and keep improving.
“You have no idea how effective that is.”
Check out these resources
HR Coffee Time Podcast 
Here are 8 practices I use with People Leaders to make Inclusion achievable.
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
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8 Proven Practices for People Leaders to Achieve Inclusion

I’m going to talk about myself in a way that’s unusual to me.
Find out about 9 milestones on my personal Inclusion Journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– How I quit my job to live on a tropical island
– Why being from Ilford informs my perspective
– How a magazine article changed my life
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
I don’t like to talk about myself but I wanted to share more about my journey 
“I don’t spend much time talking about myself. But I recently shared something on LinkedIn that got a lot of interest”
My mission to help you is informed by my upbringing and a deeper legacy 
“I come from a legacy of service and contribution. It’s been going on for generations, centuries.”
I’m making contributions to help you make contributions 
“I make powerful contributions for my clients.
I make powerful contributions for the industry.
I make powerful contributions for you.”
Check out these resources
Crafting an identity: an examination of the lived experiences of minority racial and ethnic individuals in the workplace
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
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From Ilford to Inclusion: 9 Key Milestones to Helping a Million People

Inclusive Leadership is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot.
Find out how to become a change agent through Inclusive Leadership.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– How providing space for dissenting views can strengthen strategies.
– How assessing individual behaviours drives systemic change
– Why tying initiatives to business metrics prevents delegation
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Inclusive Leadership is all about Change Management
“it really focuses on that change management ethos around how you create a diverse, equitable and inclusive, inclusive workplace.”
Leaders can’t delegate their behaviour
“You cannot delegate your behaviour. As a leader. You cannot delegate the decisions you make. And you cannot delegate the output of that.”
Every Person Influences Culture
“we all influence what it feels like for other people to be in the workplace, whether they can be themselves whether they can be truly authentic”
Check out these resources
60 Second Book Review
Every Person Influences Culture : it’s not just about the leaders.
Charlotte Sweeney Associates
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
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The Authority Series: Charlotte Sweeney on Inclusive Leadership

I’ve got an awkward problem with Evidence Based Inclusion and my business.

Find out how you can help me by accepting an offer you can’t refuse
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– The Awkward problem I can’t escape from
– The uncomfortable truths we frequently discuss
– How you can help me address this issue
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
I’m looking for more evidence to show the power of Evidence Based Inclusion  
“Frankly, this is an awkward problem for me that we’ve decided to put all of our attention to fix.”
I’ll help you demonstrate measurable progress in Inclusion within 90 days without a fear of getting it wrong.
“You won’t have a fear of getting it wrong because you will have the competence to take on any challenge using a system that sticks”
Contact me ASAP to get an offer you can’t refuse and special bonuses  
“If you’ve ever wanted to work with me personally. Now’s the time to make it happen.”
Check out these resources
The Performative Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Platitude Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Propaganda Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
The Trojan Horse Problem of Diversity And Inclusion
The Fallacy Problem of Diversity & Inclusion
Element of Inclusion Youtube Channel
Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey:
1.      Work with me 1:1
2.     Get Practical Book Insights
3.     Get our Free Email Course
For everything else check this
https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion

Diversity Lies : Understanding the Gap Between Data, Evidence and the Truth

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