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One member expressed that the guide sparked substantial and informative conversations within their circle, acknowledging the difficulty of the subject due to its depth and transformative potential. As the member explained, “For the average individual with no ill intent, it's hard to admit privilege; it is a self-indictment. Reflecting on oneself and identifying a wrong is challenging. On the flip side, some compassion can help us overcome the threshold. When you can empathise and show compassion, we move a step forward.” Indeed, one of LLMC’s core themes is cultivating compassion and awareness for the individual, placing the human side of business at the forefront of day-to-day workplace interactions.

One member expressed that the guide sparked substantial and informative conversations within their circle, acknowledging the difficulty of the subject due to its depth and transformative potential. As the member explained, “For the average individual with no ill intent, it's hard to admit privilege; it is a self-indictment. Reflecting on oneself and identifying a wrong is challenging. On the flip side, some compassion can help us overcome the threshold. When you can empathise and show compassion, we move a step forward.” Indeed, one of LLMC’s core themes is cultivating compassion and awareness for the individual, placing the human side of business at the forefront of day-to-day workplace interactions.

The LLMC journey engaging with the subject of DEI did not conclude there. Wrapping up the two-week conversation, human rights advocate and co-founder of the first Black employee network in the federal government, Richard Sharpe, delivered a powerful and transformative masterclass titled “Black in the Matrix: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” The masterclass reflected on institutional racism in Canada, particularly in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Sharpe explained that the systems we are all part of were put into place by the founding fathers and were constructed on white supremacist ideology.

 

 

The LLMC journey engaging with the subject of DEI did not conclude there. Wrapping up the two-week conversation, human rights advocate and co-founder of the first Black employee network in the federal government, Richard Sharpe, delivered a powerful and transformative masterclass titled “Black in the Matrix: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” The masterclass reflected on institutional racism in Canada, particularly in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.  

 

 

Sharpe explained that the systems we are all part of were put into place by the founding fathers and were constructed on white supremacist ideology.

Sharpe offered the audience a set of prescriptions for undertaking DEI work and showing true allyship. These prescriptions included self-educating on the histories and contributions of Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, listening to Black voices, creating safe spaces for racialized and marginalised members, and embodying the principle of Black inclusion, to name a few. On this note, Sharpe invited members to become allies and co-conspirators in support of Black lives.

Sharpe offered the audience a set of prescriptions for undertaking DEI work and showing true allyship. These prescriptions included self-educating on the histories and contributions of Black, Indigenous, and racialized people, listening to Black voices, creating safe spaces for racialized and marginalised members, and embodying the principle of Black inclusion, to name a few. On this note, Sharpe invited members to become allies and co-conspirators in support of Black lives.