The Conversation: An Indispensable Playbook to Effectively Address Systemic Racism in Your Organization

The Conversation: An Indispensable Playbook to Effectively Address Systemic Racism in Your Organization

The ratio between words spoken and action taken is uncomfortably high when it comes to racial equity in our organizations and institutions. One reason for this is that it’s a very difficult issue to talk about, but a new book provides a common sense and pragmatic approach to help move the conversation forward. In fact, it’s called The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations. And it’s a pleasure to have with us its author and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Robert Livingston.

David Peter Stroh, Author of Systems Thinking for Social Change, Joins Denver Frederick

David Peter Stroh, Author of Systems Thinking for Social Change, Joins Denver Frederick

“We are all part of the systems we’re trying to change, and the greatest leverage we have is in becoming more aware first of our own intentions, our own assumptions, and our own behavior. If we can recognize how those are impacting the performance of the system today and begin to shift those in ourselves, we will create the ripple effects that enable other parts of the system to change as well.”