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

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. [Why Inclusion Requires More Rigour And Less Rhetoric]

2. [The Rhetorical Problem of Diversity & Inclusion]

3. [Three Ways to Introduce More Rigour Into Your Inclusion Work]

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. [Use a balanced approach to rhetoric]

   • "More facts. Less feelings."

2. [Use evidence to improve rigour]

   • "We gather evidence to support or undermine a claim..."

3. [Gather evidence from multiple sources]

   • "You don't need to guess."

If you weren't in the room, could someone else explain your business case for diversity or for inclusion?

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. Why your business case for diversity should work without you in the room.

2. Common mistakes leaders make when presenting their business case.

3. The real test of whether your business case is understood

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. If they can't repeat it, it doesn't work.

   • "People agree with things they don't understand all the time."

2. If it only works for insiders, it doesn't work.

   • "You're speaking with people who already agree with you."

3. If random people don't get it. it doesn't work.

   • "They travel well in everyday conversations."

Check out these resources

BBC Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

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:

1. Why you need to Borrow Other People's Numbers

2. [Why inclusion teams struggle to get buy-in with their own metrics

3. How to use familiar business metrics to build credibility

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

"Use numbers that everybody is familiar with."

"Numbers are not neutral. Numbers are political."

"They invite you into better conversations."

It seems that organisations are still getting inclusion wrong.

Find out why!

Here are some key messages from this episode

• Why Organisations Get Inclusion Wrong
• How Others Are Discussing What We Discuss
• Assumptions That Prevent Us From Being Inclusive and much more

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Here are some key takeaways from this episode

Organisations Make 7 Predictable Errors That Include A One Size Fits All Approach

"We also spoke about an internal copy and paste approach when you duplicate efforts from other departments or from your employee resource groups and expect the same results. This cookie cutter approach, this one size fits all approach is why organisations get inclusion wrong."

Organisations Have Hidden Assumptions That Aren't Inclusive

"Can you see how what appears to be a reasonable statement actually hides assumptions that we don't agree with? Not being aware of these hidden assumptions is why organisations get inclusion wrong."

The Things Organisations Measure Don't Always Help Them To Create Change

"I'm saying that being inclusive and scoring high on inclusion are not the same thing. This is illustrated in the article using an example of a multinational energy company that has an inclusion index with scores of 80 percent."

Here are some resources so you can go deeper

Why are we still getting inclusion wrong?

Diversity Promises and Why You're Ignoring Them

Check out these related episodes of the show.

Why a One Size Fits All approach to Diversity is an Inclusion Mistake

A Solution To The 3 Biggest Problems Found In Organisations Trying To Become More Inclusive

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 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."

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 of the HR Coffee Time podcast.

A show dedicated to helping HR professionals grow their confidence, influence and leadership impact.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

1. What makes HR Coffee Time unique and why it resonates with HR professionals

2. Common challenges HR and people leaders face as they move into senior roles

3. The myths and misconceptions holding HR professionals back from leadership positions

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Key Takeaways from This Episode:

1. 1. You don't have to be an expert in everything.

      • "They'll hold themselves back from doing it, or if they get the role, they'll go into a bit of a tailspin of panic."

   2. You may have to implement decisions that you fundamentally disagree with.

      • "They can't publicly say, 'Okay everyone, it's back to the office. I completely disagree with the CEO and the rest of the senior leadership team...'"

   3. I want to help HR professionals feel confident stepping into Chief People Officer roles.

      • "There's a lot of mystery around the role, and that, of course, equals fear around the role."

Check out these resources:

• HR Coffee Time Episodes:

  • Episode 115: Why negotiation skills can help your HR career & how to develop them, with Simon Duncan

  • Episode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manuals

  • Episode 144: A new chapter for HR Coffee Time – here's what's happening

• Book mentioned: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

• Websites:

  • Main site: https://brightskyhr.co.uk/
  • The Essential HR Planner: https://essentialhrplanner.co.uk/
  • Reach out directly to Fay Wallis if you'd like a copy of her personal user manual.
  • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn: Fay Wallis