Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
Race in the Workplace is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the complexities of race, racism, and racial equity in the workplace. Join Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, an experienced organizational development consultant and the founder of the Stamey Street Consulting Group, as she provides practical guidance and insightful discussions for leaders. Whether you lead a nonprofit, philanthropy, or private business, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you build workplaces that work for everyone.
Race in the Workplace with Joanna Shoffner Scott, Ph.D.
Let’s Talk Team Dynamics and Racial Equity Readiness with McKay Chamberlain | S1, Ep 10
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Here is a Glance into this Episode:
1- An introduction to McKay Chamberlain. [0:01:17]
2- McKay’s connection to justice and belonging and how this led them into this line of work. [0:03:03]
*3- TW: For listeners who wish to avoid the topic of infant death and loss, skip audio from [0:05:49] to [07:53]. How infant mortality in Kansas impacted McKay’s journey. [0:05:49]
4- The difference between technical challenges and adaptive challenges. [0:12:39]
5- The term “connective tissue” and what it means with regard to racial equity. [0:16:35]
6- Why trust is so critical. [0:19:01]
7- The importance of acknowledging how people feel about change. [0:23:49]
8- What opportunities McKay sees in their work for organizations and with practitioners. [0:29:45]
9- The challenge of not pausing to reflect, revisit, and refine on the journey. [0:32:47]
10 – The importance of creating space to debrief in ways that are not threatening. [0:34:51]
11- The most valuable advice that McKay would give a client to move them forward in their equity journey about why it all starts with the why. [0:36:57]
Resources Mentioned
Racial Equity Impact Analysis Tool
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a tool to anchor your racial equity decision-making
Brown v. Board of Education – National Historical Park, Topeka Kansas
About McKay Chamberlain :
Previously president and CEO of Kansas Action for Children, McKay Chamberlain now serves in an independent supporting role to organizations and networks seeking to center equity and inclusion in their internal operations as they pursue strengthening their commitments to racial justice. Before stepping down as KAC’s leader to pursue their purpose and passion for anti-racism, McKay was the executive director of the Kansas Center for Economic Growth and a former Rockwood Leadership Fellow, Sunflower Foundation Advocacy Fellow, University of Kansas Women of Distinction honoree, and KHSA Kansas Children’s Champion. McKay’s leadership roles also included serving as an appointed member of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and the Governor’s Education Council. They earned a BSW from the University of Kansas and an AM from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration.
To connect with McKay Chamberlain, you can find them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-mckay-ks/
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Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott is an organizational development consultant who helps leaders of nonprofits, philanthropies, and businesses create workplaces that work for everyone.