Diversity is complex, but it's not complicated with Jakob Feldtfos Christensen (Episode 93)

About this episode

Jakob Feldtfos Christensen discusses the complexities of diversity in research and how to effectively lead inclusion efforts.

Jakob Feldtfos Christensen is a research manager at the Defaktum research centre in Denmark, an independent consultant, host of the Diversity in Research podcast and author of the book Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical Guide. Sarah and Jakob talk about That diversity isn’t just about staff – it needs to be woven through every part of a research project How research professionals can step up and take the lead on diversity and inclusion Why more data isn’t the answer and can even make things worse The small steps and incremental progress that can lead to big changes over time Find out more Find full show notes and transcript on the episode webpage Connect with Jakob on LinkedIn or via the Diversiunity website Get a copy of Jakob’s book - Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical Guide Listen to Sarah guesting on Jakob's Diversity in Research podcast About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah McLusky

Guest: Jakob Feldtfos Christensen

Topics covered

• diversity
• inclusion
• research management
• leadership
• incremental progress

Keywords

• diversity
• inclusion
• research
• leadership
• incremental change
• consultant
• Denmark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Defaktum research centre, Diversity in Research podcast

Books & works: Diversity Leadership for Research Managers: A Practical Guide

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