In this mini episode, host Joanna Shoffner Scott highlights the significance of systems and processes in creating racially equitable organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience as an organizational development consultant and founder of the Stamey Street Consulting Group, Joanna explains why clear systems and processes are foundational to equity work. She unpacks the often hidden but crucial role systems play in fostering an inclusive workplace. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, executive, or manager, this episode provides valuable insights to help you see the benefits of leveraging your processes to build equity into your everyday work.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Essential Components for Building Racially Equitable Organizations:

• Joanna highlights four critical components for creating equitable organizations: a committed leader, clear values and identity, robust systems and processes, and organizational behaviors aligned with these elements. Systems and processes, in particular, are necessary for sustaining the work of racial equity but are often overlooked and underutilized.
  
  

2. Seven Key Systems for Nonprofits:

• Joanna outlines seven crucial systems every nonprofit organization needs.

3. Equity in Most Felt in Small, Everyday Decisions:

• While many view equity through the lens of grand initiatives and public-facing projects, Joanna emphasizes that equity also resides in the small, day-to-day decisions leaders make. Proper systems and processes help mitigate bias and ensure that organizational history and decision-making are transparent and accessible, promoting a more inclusive environment.

Additional Resources:

• Graphic on structures, systems, processes, tasks, and steps from The Power and Limitations of Racial Equity Audits: How to Uncover Organizational Weaknesses and Address Inequities via stameystreet.com
  
  
• Intentionality Goes A Long Way In Sustaining Your Racial Equity Commitment [BLOG]

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