#251 We can't Afford That

The Diverse Minds Podcast

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.

In today’s show on We Can't Afford That

• About my TEDx Talk. [00:43]
• Businesses' current attitude towards EDI training. [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.
• Value is what a product or service is worth to you.
• Cost is the price you or an organisation pay for a product or service.
• 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.
• 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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