You can be doing all the right things and still be producing the same outcomes
Policies are reviewed. Training is delivered. Committments are made.
Yet racial harm continues, so what is going on?
Most organisations are not doing nothing…
In fact, there is a lot already in place.
There are strategies. Action plans. Training. Reviews. Conversations happening in some way shape or form.
On the surface it looks like progress.
And yet…
When you look at the data, evaluate the feedback, the gaps still remain.
Disparities in experience, opportunities and outcomes are still there, and you left trying to explain why.
Thus issue is a not a lack of activity.
Uncovering the Design Behind Racial Disparities
We reveal what most reviews miss
How systemic racism persists through systems that appear neutral, and why activity alone doesn’t change outcomes.
We connect patterns to power
Showing how decisions, assumptions and leadership behaviours interact will continue to perpetuate the problem without targeted action.
We go far beyond quotas, representation and tokenism
So your response is grounded in what is actually happening, and responsibility for change is clear, owned and sustained over time.
Where do you need help?
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You are not confident that you have an accurate understanding of the problem
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You have data, but you are unsure what it is telling you?
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You’ve created action plans but they are not having the desired impact
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You are unsure the extent to which your organisation can sustain change over time
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Or you just need structured support to move the forward in practice
Insights To Stimulate Thought and Action
Advancing Racial Equity 4.0 (the podcast) curates the best conversations with business, legal, management and racial equity experts and activists to help you understand how to address systemic racism within your workplace and why it matters.
Embracing Discomfort: Leadership, Influence, and Growth with John Amaechi
John Amaechi fills us in about the evolving landscape of leadership, as well as the complexities and socio-political dynamics impacting leaders today. He discusses how leaders often avoid uncomfortable topics by focusing too narrowly on commercial outcomes and highlights the importance of embracing discomfort within organizations. Throughout, John advocates for fostering inclusive environments and dismantling systemic barriers with empathy, resilience, and continuous learning.
Taking The Legal Route: Tackling Anti-Black Racism within the NHSe
Michelle Cox, a former North West senior nurse, won an employment tribunal against NHS England and Improvement (NHSE&I) after the judge heard evidence that her employer had treated her unfavourably because of her race and because she was willing to speak up. Michelle candidly shares her experiences of facing discrimination and mistreatment in the latter part of her career, including professional exclusion, criticism, and gaslighting due to institutional racism.
Confronting Racial Bias in the Justice System: Insights from Keir Monteith KC
Keir Monteith, an experienced defence barrister and part-time Crown Court judge, sheds light on the pervasive issue of racial bias within the justice system. Drawing from his report co-authored with Professor Quinn, Monteith reveals alarming instances of racial bias obtained through surveys and narratives from legal professionals. He emphasizes the need for systemic changes beyond superficial diversity efforts, challenging the misconception that increased representation alone can solve racial bias issues. Monteith also criticizes the increasing reliance on music evidence, particularly rap or drill music, in criminal trials, advocating for a campaign against its introduction. Ultimately, he calls upon legal professionals to actively challenge racism within the system and work towards an anti-racist approach in the pursuit of justice.
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"Inclusion" Cannot Fix the Structural Roots of Systemic Racism
“Racism needs specific intervention. Taking a generalised approach to a specific problem never yields impressive results.”
In 2012, I was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a particular type of blood cancer.
I remain deeply grateful for the care I received from the NHS team who eventually treated me at Darent Valley Hospital in Kent, where I live. Their expertise, led by an incredible consultant, Dr Shafi, who has since sadly passed away from Covid-19, quite literally saved my life.
When I wrote The Anti-Racist Organization, published in 2022, I made a very clear point about the importance of being specific when addressing systemic racism in the workplace. I rarely centre my own personal stories in my work on systemic racism, but in this case, I did. And I did it deliberately.
Not because I wanted a compelling anecdote, but because it illustrates a principle that, frankly, I feel like we are conveniently forgetting time and time again.
Those of you who have read the book may remember the section on pp. 150 to 153 where I recount that story.
For those of you who haven’t, the short version is this.