In this episode, The Element of Inclusion podcast hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, distills inclusion into a simple yet powerful framework: the Inclusion Test. Far from a quiz or theoretical exercise, this test is about changing workplace conditions in practical, measurable ways—not memorizing content.
Key topics covered include:
How to implement a straightforward Inclusion Test in your workplace.
Why this test emphasizes altering environments and behaviors over rote learning.
An illustrative real-life example showing the test in action.
Dr. Ashong-Lamptey underscores that insights become valuable only when applied. He further defines the Inclusion Test as pass/fail, and importantly, no attempt is a fail. Any action that leads to a measurable result is considered a pass – many efforts fail because they never move beyond understanding to action.
Each episode of the podcast is designed to be more than passive listening. Dr. Ashong-Lamptey ends with a practical, action-driven question, turning each episode into a blueprint for application. It invites listeners to reflect and act immediately, reinforcing a culture of continuous, measurable progress.
In short, this episode champions action-based learning: it’s not about passing an exam, it’s about passing the test that matters: changing your workplace for the better.
About the Podcast
The Element of Inclusion, hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, is a weekly podcast that educates and equips listeners with applied research and thought leadership to advance inclusion in workplaces. Episodes cover a spectrum of formats: book reviews, research breakdowns, explainers, opinion pieces, and interviews, all aimed at guiding leaders and practitioners on actionable inclusion journeys.
Since its launch in 2017, the podcast has released over 300 episodes and continues to update weekly, making it one of the longest-running inclusion podcasts globally. It blends grounded evidence with real-world relevance, helping organizations move beyond theory to actual change.
Dr. Ashong-Lamptey’s mission is clear: empower one million people to create more inclusive workplaces, one insight, tool, and episode at a time. By focusing on measurable progress and sustained impact, the podcast offers a trusted resource for those serious about embedding inclusion into organizational DNA.
