Welcome to the 251st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! This month, we’re exploring the theme “Why Pushback?” In today’s episode, I want to focus on the pushback surrounding budgets and affordability in relation to inclusion and mental well-being. With the classic phrase “we can’t afford that”.
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In today’s show on We Can’t Afford That
- About my TEDx Talk. [00:43]
- Businesses’ current attitude towards EDI training, coaching and consultancy. [01:15]
- Exploring the idea of cost versus value. [03:59]
- An example of cost versus value. [04:56]
- How to determine the effectiveness and value of training. [07:36]
Quotes on We Can’t Afford That
- EDI training is often the first to be cut when a business experiences a cut in funding.
- Poorly trained employees are much more likely to feel unappreciated.
- It is vital to understand the difference value and cost to make the right decision for your organisation.
- In essence, training effectiveness is the degree to which a training program achieves its intended goal and desired outcome.
Resources on We Can’t Afford That
- Will diversity and inclusion fall down business agendas in 2024?
- How can I measure the impact of employee training?
- Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.
- Episode #65 Why Training isn’t a Panacea
- Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe
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