Orchard & Ink Press · New Release
A Cultural Humility Approach to Antiracism
Guidance for Compassionate Leadership and Culture
Are you a leader, manager, or practitioner seeking a compassionate and effective way to address racism in your organisation? This essential guide offers a practical framework for meaningful, sustainable change.
"An essential guide for anyone committed to creating workplaces where compassion and racial harmony can genuinely coexist." Rebbecca Hemmings · Author
The Book
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About the Book
A more compassionate path to antiracism
Efforts to create antiracist workplaces are often met with defensiveness, fear, and resistance. Conversations about race can feel exhausting, alarming, and fraught with tension.
This book introduces the A.C.T.I.V.E. Framework, a clear, practical approach that uses cultural humility to open minds, reduce defensiveness, and increase receptivity. It equips leaders and practitioners with the confidence and tools to drive real change.
Drawing on over 25 years of lived experience and practitioner expertise, Rebbecca Hemmings offers a uniquely empathetic, grounded, and action-oriented guide for UK organisations.
The A.C.T.I.V.E. Framework
What's Inside
Build confidence and capability
Clear Foundations
A clear introduction to cultural humility, racism and antiracism, setting the foundations for deeper understanding.
Why Approaches Fall Short
Insight into why many current approaches to antiracism fail to create lasting change, and what to do differently.
The A.C.T.I.V.E. Framework
A practical, compassionate framework for meaningful action that reduces resistance and builds genuine commitment.
Reflective Tools
Reflective questions and practical tools to help individuals and teams put learning into authentic action.
Glossary of Key Terms
A comprehensive glossary ensuring shared language and understanding across your team or organisation.
UK-Contextualised
Written specifically for UK organisations, drawing on real-world experience with the NHS, councils, universities and arts bodies.
Who Is It For
Written for people who lead, influence and care
Leaders & Managers
Seeking compassionate, effective ways to address racism in their organisations without alienating teams.
HR & EDI Professionals
Looking for a fresh, evidence-informed framework that goes beyond tick-box compliance.
Educators & Trainers
Wanting to build more inclusive, psychologically safe learning environments.
Healthcare & Public Sector
Working in environments where racial equity directly affects outcomes, safety and wellbeing.
Get Your Copy
Start your antiracism journey with compassion
Available now from Orchard & Ink Press. Order your copy today and take the first step towards building a truly inclusive workplace culture.
