In February 2017, I officially became Dr. Jonathan Find out what happened that day that no one expected. Here are some key topics covered from this episode: The tough time I had getting a PhD The misunderstanding I had after my exam 3 Lessons you can use in your life and much more Play the …
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The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan

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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Your workplace needs an Inclusion Thought Leader
Find out why you I think it should be you
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– Why the bar to thought leadership is so low
–  Why your colleagues will be happy for you to do it
– How I have done this myself
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Thought leadership involves useful thoughts and sharing them. 
“The leaders I know  making progress with Inclusion in their workplace are curators”
People are begging to be led by someone who has their best interests at heart  
“People want to hear this stuff from someone they trust.”
You’re in a great position to be that person
“You don’t need to be a subject matter expert. But you do need an answer to that question.”
Check out these resources
The Strategy Of Preeminence 
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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
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3 Reasons You Are the Inclusion Thought Leader Your Workplace Needs

Inclusion and Belonging are both relevant where you work.
Find out why you shouldn’t confuse or replace one with with other
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– How inclusion intentionally addresses workplace diversity
–  How belonging naturally follows effective inclusion
– How to differentiate inclusion from belonging
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Belonging and Inclusion are not the same thing
“Belonging is subjective whereas inclusion is intentional.”
The research shows that Belonging is part of Inclusion
“Inclusion is found at the intersection of Diversity and Belonging.”
People are talking about Belonging in contradictory ways
“People are talking about belonging in a lot of ambiguous ways.”
Check out these resources
Belonging Is a Feeling. Inclusion Is How You Foster It.
The Authority Series: Dr Lauran Star on Evidence Based Inclusion
Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging To Build Innovative Teams [Book Review]
6 Inclusive Themes You Can’t Afford To Ignore
Is it Time To Drop Belonging From the Diversity Conversation?
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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
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Belonging vs. Inclusion: Why You Shouldn’t Replace One With The Other

Last week the element of Inclusion podcast was 7 years old
Find out 7 critical lessons I’ve learned to help you on your inclusion journey
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Why you don’t need a big budget for your Inclusion Journey
– How I used a Blue Ocean Strategy to create a category of 1
– Why I never checked my download figures for over 2 years
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
The Element of Inclusion podcast is 7 years old 
“I recorded the first episode of this podcast on an iPhone.”
I’m still informing and educating using applied research and thought leadership 
7 years of podcasts are available to you whenever you want. Nearly 350 episodes.
I’m still on a mission to help a million people like you to make your workplace inclusive. 
“People seek my help because of my critical approach and rigour. Yet underneath this is a naive person trying to make a difference:
Check out these resources
Pilot Episode: The Diversity & Inclusion Advice No One Will Give You
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
 
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The Birthday Special : 7 Essential Inclusion Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting

It’s not easy to get Diversity data… or is it?
Find out how some techniques to improve your current efforts.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode:
– The importance of data driven DEI tactics
– How to get qualitative data
– How to use focus groups effectively
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
Inclusion is specific behaviours not feelings.
“Inclusion is a behaviour. Inclusion is what we do, specifically what we do that result in others feeling valued respected, seen and heard.”
It’s easier to start collecting data than you think
“So you’re getting that voice data, that’s what qualitative data is, and a focus group is a really nice way of doing that.”
Feedback fuels progress
“you can measure them. And because you can measure them, you can hold people accountable for them.“
Check out these resources
Mattingly Solutions
Inclusalytics 
60 Second Book Review : Inclusalytics

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The Authority Series: Dr Victoria Mattingly on Inclusalytics

If you’re like me, you like to get to the point fast.
Find out how I do it with my clients.
Here’s some key topics covered from this episode: 
– Distinguishing between claims, assumptions and hypotheses
– How I shortcut insights for my clients
– How to use evidence to avoid distractions
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Here’s some key takeaways from this episode: 
What evidence do you have to support this?
“That puts you ahead of 95 maybe 96% of the people I’ve encountered on this issue. “
What evidence do you have to support this? 
“A useful way to think about qualitative research is 4 key things.”
What do people who disagree with you think? 
“What about the people who are reasonable. Open minded. Know what you know. But completely disagree?“
Check out these resources
The 30 Second Short Cut I Teach My Clients To Dodge DEI MisInformation
 
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The Unforgettable Day I Became Dr. Jonathan

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