Starting From Where You Stand

In this video explore the realities and misconceptions of systemic racism within organisations. Understand the reality of racism within organisations and how compliance measures like zero-tolerance policy towards racism are merely surface-level measures that don’t tackle the root causes and prevalence of racism in organisation and society. Understand that systemic racism isn't just about individual prejudices but involves entrenched structures that consistently produce favourable outcomes for some (often white employees in senior roles) and unfavourable outcomes for others (typically minorities in non-decision-making positions). Shereen stresses the importance of recognizing how systemic racism manifests in various organisational practices and decision-making processes, which often go unnoticed under the guise of ‘this is how things have always been done’. To achieve true equity and inclusion, leaders need to shift from a simplistic understanding to a more nuanced recognition of systemic inequalities, urging an approach that starts from wherever you stand but pushes deeper into the structural change.

Who's It For?

This video is suitable for leaders aiming to initiate or improve anti-racism efforts within their organisations. It encourages you to start with self-assessment and a genuine commitment to anti racist actions. You will learn practical steps to recognize biases and implement effective anti-racist policies from where you stand. Focussing on action - and not on where you hope you should be by now.