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The Element of Inclusion

The Element of Inclusion

By: Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist
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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 CommunityCopyright © The Element of Inclusion 2021 Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • 3 Faulty Beliefs Keeping You From Your Business Case For Diversity and Inclusion
    Dec 16 2025

    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 potential

    Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

    1. Why generic DEI business cases fall flat

    2. The risks of relying on external research

    3. Why “doing the right thing” doesn’t convince your CFO

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    Key Takeaways from This Episode:

    1. Build your case using internal context

      • “No borrowed logic. Just business relevance.”

    2. Don’t lean on weak external evidence

      • “They blur the line between correlation and causation.”

    3. Align DEI with strategic business goals

      • “That’s a conversation your CFO will take seriously.”

    Check out these resources:

    Business Case In a Box

    Everything You Need To Know About The Famous McKinsey Report ‘Why Diversity Matters’ [Report Breakdown]

    Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]

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    9 mins
  • Why They Don’t Care About Your Inclusion Dashboard
    Dec 9 2025

    The biggest reporting mistake isn’t your format.
    It’s assuming leadership cares.

    Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

    1. Why good metrics still get ignored

    2. The 3 filters that link inclusion work to leadership priorities

    3. How to present metrics that change minds and not check boxes

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    Key Takeaways from This Episode:

    1. Why your DEI data isn’t landing with leadership

      • “You’re measuring progress, but leadership wants proof of impact.”

    2. How to use the 3Rs to translate metrics

      • “Here’s how to turn ‘interesting data points’ into compelling metrics that get attention, influence decisions and unlock budget. Use the 3Rs: Relevance. Risk. Return.”

    3. What to stop doing so your reports create real impact

      • “Stop assuming ‘this should matter’ is enough. Stop reporting numbers with no commercial hook. Stop sharing data that doesn’t tie to decisions.”

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    9 mins
  • 5 Steps To A High Impact Inclusion Intervention
    Dec 2 2025

    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 Covered in This Episode:

    1. What Makes an Intervention High-Impact?

    2. How to Use our Minimum Viable Map

    3. How You Can Follow Our Process To Get Buy In

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    Key Takeaways from This Episode:

    1. Complete the Feasibility Filter to choose a problem worth solving

      • “Prerequisite is you’re working on issues that matter.”

    2. Create a minimum viable intervention using our 5 F framework

      • “A strong intervention is clear, grounded in evidence, and realistic to deliver.”

    3. Use the evidence from doing this work to repeat the process.

      • “You’re not guessing. You’re not begging.”

    Check out these resources:

    • Courses mentioned: Business Case in a Box

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    13 mins
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