The Race Paradox

A thought-provoking and comprehensive look at uncovering the root causes of persistent racial inequalities in the workplace, Dr Carlton Brown begins by examining the history of racial discrimination and how it has shaped the societal context in which organisations operate. He argues that despite concerted efforts towards diversity and inclusion, organisations often fail to create equitable spaces for people of colour. He highlights the paradoxical nature of these failures, where organisations simultaneously praise themselves for progress while maintaining deeply ingrained racial hierarchies. He exposes the prevalent racial biases, discrimination, and exclusionary practices that persist within many organisations, revealing the disconnect between intention and reality. He highlights how these issues not only hinder the personal and professional growth of individuals from marginalised communities but also impedes the overall success and progress of organisations. A comprehensive look at the state of race-relations in the workplace The Race Paradox is a perfect guide to understanding why discussing race and addressing it in the workplace is vital in today's world.

Auteur

Dr Carlton Brown is an award-winning leading voice in Diversity Equity and Inclusion, race, entrepreneurship, and supplier diversity, as well as an author, consultant, academic speaker, CEO, and conference host. He has a wealth of experience in the areas of sales, marketing, leadership, resource management, and business strategy which he has amassed from his various roles in the corporate world and business over the past 25 years. Carlton has held several senior leadership positions in FTSE100 companies mainly in the support service sector. As Sales and Marketing Director of Sunlight **Services Group, he turned around an underachieving business delivering growth for three consecutive years. In his role as Managing Director of Just Washroom Services (2007-2014) he established and led the company from scratch to achieve a $1m business. Today, Carlton is the CEO of Aspire Consultancy, which provides services to the Public and Private sectors whilst also working with small to medium-sized enterprises; Founder of Marshall & Brown, an award-winning premium Caribbean food and drinks brand; and host of the UK Black Business Entrepreneur Conference.