The Element of Inclusion

Hosted by Dr Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey Diversity & Inclusion I Broadcaster I Speaker I Protagonist

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463

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Oct 2026

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Diversity & Inclusion Where Everyone Belongs And Everyone Performs

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October 20, 202616 min

Why the DEI Field is not a Profession

DEI was never a profession, it had no structural defence when the pressure came. Here I examine what went wrong. In this episode we cover: Why inclusion failed every test of professionalisation How occupational groups collapse under political pressure How to professionalise your own inclusion practice If you want to go further When we work … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-the-dei-field-is-not-a-profession"> Why the DEI Field is not a Profession Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-the-dei-field-is-not-a-profession">Why the DEI Field is not a Profession</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

October 13, 20268 min

The Economic Principle That Makes Everyone Support Inclusion

If your inclusion work feels zero-sum to leadership, resistance is rational. Here I explain the economic test that eliminates it. In this episode we cover: How zero-sum thinking makes resistance rational Why Pareto improvements eliminate the inclusion objection How to test your interventions against the frontier If you want to go further When we work … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/the-economic-principle-that-makes-everyone-support-inclusion"> The Economic Principle That Makes Everyone Support Inclusion Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/the-economic-principle-that-makes-everyone-support-inclusion">The Economic Principle That Makes Everyone Support Inclusion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

October 6, 20266 min

Why Should You Care About Inclusion In The Age of AI

Why should you care about inclusion? Here I explain how I approach this topic in the age of AI. In this episode we cover: Why people are tired of inclusion How we think about these issues Why you should make your own mind up If you want to go further When we work with clients … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-should-you-care-about-inclusion-in-the-age-of-ai"> Why Should You Care About Inclusion In The Age of AI Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-should-you-care-about-inclusion-in-the-age-of-ai">Why Should You Care About Inclusion In The Age of AI</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

September 22, 202611 min

How AI is Forcing Us Into Protean Careers

If you’re worried about being replaced by AI. I think it’s still possible to have a fulfilling career. Here I trace the career equation I’ve followed for 15 years. In this episode we cover: Why AI accelerates the rare skills principle How to spot skills losing their rarity How a 15-year career equation still works … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/how-ai-is-forcing-us-into-protean-careers"> How AI is Forcing Us Into Protean Careers Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/how-ai-is-forcing-us-into-protean-careers">How AI is Forcing Us Into Protean Careers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

September 15, 202614 min

5 Principles From 6,000 Days of Studying Inclusion

If you need research backed principles to make inclusion work, here I share 5 from my PhD tested in over a decade of client work. In this episode we cover: How group identity decides who gets ahead Why trust can’t live in a policy document Why your colleagues edit themselves before they speak If you … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/5-principles-from-6000-days-of-studying-inclusion"> 5 Principles From 6,000 Days of Studying Inclusion Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/5-principles-from-6000-days-of-studying-inclusion">5 Principles From 6,000 Days of Studying Inclusion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

September 8, 20269 min

Why Leaders Don’t Accept Your Evidence

If leaders reject your evidence, they have a competing interpretation and your case has only done half the work. Here I unpack how to complete it. In this episode we cover: Why data and evidence are not the same How competing interpretations block action How to use 4 sources in both directions If you want … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-leaders-dont-accept-your-evidence"> Why Leaders Don’t Accept Your Evidence Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-leaders-dont-accept-your-evidence">Why Leaders Don’t Accept Your Evidence</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

September 1, 202615 min

Why Workplace Bully Culture is Bad For Business

If you can’t define bullying, you can’t cost it. Here I break down the research definition, the causes and what it costs your business. In this episode we cover: The 3 elements of workplace bullying How working conditions predict bullying at work Why the cost of bullying is understated in your business If you want … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-workplace-bully-culture-is-bad-for-business"> Why Workplace Bully Culture is Bad For Business Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/why-workplace-bully-culture-is-bad-for-business">Why Workplace Bully Culture is Bad For Business</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

August 25, 20267 min

The Step Most HR Leaders Skip When Building An Inclusive Workplace

If you started your inclusion work without gathering evidence for the problem, you can’t prove what changed. Here I unpack why. In this episode we cover: Why most inclusion work starts without evidence How little evidence you actually need Why no evidence in means no evidence out If you want to go further When we … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/the-step-most-hr-leaders-skip-when-building-an-inclusive-workplace"> The Step Most HR Leaders Skip When Building An Inclusive Workplace Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/the-step-most-hr-leaders-skip-when-building-an-inclusive-workplace">The Step Most HR Leaders Skip When Building An Inclusive Workplace</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

August 4, 20267 min

What Evidence Based Inclusion Actually Means

If you call your work evidence-based but can’t define evidence in one sentence, that’s a structural gap. Here I break down what the term requires. In this episode we cover: How data collection differs from evidence generation Why classifying claims builds personal diagnostic skill How 4 evidence sources expose organisational blind spots If you want … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/what-evidence-based-inclusion-actually-means"> What Evidence Based Inclusion Actually Means Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/what-evidence-based-inclusion-actually-means">What Evidence Based Inclusion Actually Means</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.

July 28, 20267 min

3 AI Mistakes Hurting Your Inclusion Work Right Now

If your AI dashboard looks healthy but your decisions haven’t improved, here I unpack 3 AI mistakes hurting your inclusion work right now. In this episode we cover: Why AI is an inclusion problem now How more dashboards hide worse decisions Why AI adoption doesn’t mean AI capability If you’re finding that your AI tools … <a class="" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/3-ai-mistakes-hurting-your-inclusion-work-right-now"> 3 AI Mistakes Hurting Your Inclusion Work Right Now Read More »</a> The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com/3-ai-mistakes-hurting-your-inclusion-work-right-now">3 AI Mistakes Hurting Your Inclusion Work Right Now</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://elementofinclusion.com">Element of Inclusion</a>.