From Promises to Progress: 2020 Was a Wake-Up Call – Did We Answer?
Five years after the murder of George Floyd sparked a global reckoning on racial injustice, we pause to ask: What has truly changed – and where do we still fall short?
Join our panel of inclusion experts and leaders for a powerful, honest conversation exploring the impact of 2020 on global racial equity, workplace culture, and personal journeys of allyship and advocacy. This is not a retrospective for reflection alone – it’s a call to action for those still committed to meaningful, systemic change.
What You’ll Learn:
Through three focused sections, we’ll explore:
- What Has Changed Since 2020?
We’ll look at the global ripple effects of George Floyd’s death – beyond protests and hashtags.
- Personal Reflections
What did 2020 awaken in each of us? Panelists will share how they are navigating “ally fatigue” to finding moments of hope.
- Promises vs Progress
What progress has actually been delivered? How can we tell the difference between performative allyship and systemic change?
Date: Thu 29 May 2025
Time: 15.00-16.00 GMT
Location: [Teams webinar]
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Who Should Attend:
This session is designed for anyone committed to advancing racial equity and creating meaningful change within their organisation or community. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been in the work for years, you’ll gain valuable insight and inspiration.
Come with questions. Leave with clarity, courage, and renewed commitment.
Speakers:
Rob Neil OBE is an award-winning inclusion specialist and founder of Krystal Alliance. With 38 years in the UK Civil Service, Rob led pioneering work on employee engagement, diversity, and race equality—most notably as Chair of the Civil Service Race Forum and Head of Culture Change at the Department for Education. He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for services to race equality and co-authored The Key to Inclusion in 2022. Named one of HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers, Rob continues to inspire systemic change across sectors through leadership, advocacy, and strategic consultancy.
Raafi is Consulting Manager, Data & Product Lead at Included.
His key areas of expertise lie in the statistics and measurement of D&I and behavioural economics for inclusion in organisations. The award-winning Inclusion Diagnostic, a statistically validated, quantitative behavioural metric for inclusion in organisations, has been used in organisations across more than 27 countries in 19 languages, and has helped thousands of underrepresented employees have their voices heard.
Raafi has a Bachelor’s degree and a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University, and served as a Research Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. His articles and work on D&I have been featured in newspapers, magazines, podcasts, and radio and television programs across North America, Europe, and Africa.
Joëlle is Life President of the North West Business Leadership Team, Chair of the National Childbirth Trust, and currently serves as High Sheriff of Cheshire. Founder of Warren Partners, a purpose-led executive search firm, she led the business for 25 years before transitioning it to employee ownership and achieving B Corp certification. Joëlle sits on several boards, is a Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire, and a Lay Canon of Chester Cathedral. A recognised advocate for board diversity and responsible business, she also founded the Cheshire Community Foundation and received an MBE in 2016 for services to business.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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