Dismantling Systems, Structures and People Practices that Create Inequities
Organizations can often be seen as microcosms of our greater society. This means that oppressive systems that impact communities can also be present and thriving within the walls of our organizations. These systems can perpetuate policies and practices that disadvantage marginalized groups. As industry leaders, we have to be aware of these inequitable systems, confront them and develop practical methods to transform our spaces where all staff can be seen, heard and valued. During this session participants will be able to learn strategies and actionable steps organizations can take to deliver sustainable changes. Participants will also be able to identify why this is critical to nonprofits and social enterprises for the sustainability of organizational success.
Learning Objectives:
- The evolving face of inequity and how it shows up in today’s organizations.
- What it means to dismantle structures and systems that hold organizations back from thriving.
- How to identify people practices that keep employees stagnate and prevent success.
- Strategies and actionable steps organizations can take to deliver fundamental, sustainable changes.
- Your role in addressing inequities and how to address root causes through systems thinking.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bryan W. Jackson
Bryan W. Jackson provides subject matter expertise and strategic direction to nonprofit clients. He oversees client engagements, manages projects and designs and facilitates DEI training solutions and assessment services. His expertise is grounded in assessing and developing policies, resources and programs to promote the principles and practices of justice, diversity, equity and inclusion within organizations. Bryan helps senior leaders and boards identify areas of growth related to equitable practices and create facilitated professional development workshops to address these needs. Bryan has worked with the Washington Nationals baseball team and several people-centric municipal agencies in training, operations and leadership capacities.
Patricia “Patty” Hampton, CSP
Nationally-recognized as a beacon of light for social sector people management, and since 2001, Patty Hampton has serves in several leadership capacities as Managing Partner, Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer. Among her many accomplishments with the firm, Patty helped build its infrastructure, culture and workforce. Patty currently serves as Interim Managing Director for Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR. She is also creator of the firm’s social enterprise collaborative, and spearheads multiple strategies and business initiatives. In her role as Managing Partner, she co-leads the firm’s business and financial strategies and is a member of the senior management team. Innovation is a personal core value of Patty’s which has helped her shape the firm’s executive recruitment and consultation services. Her expertise includes developing and delivering training programs and facilitating focus groups that result in an enriched employee/supervisor relationship and engaged workforce culture.