Involving men at a strategic level

Published: 17/11/2022

Jake Ferguson talks about how Hackney CVS have been working with Hackney Council to involve young black men and improve outcomes.

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Ferguson, J. (2022). Involving men at a strategic level. Dartington Trust.

Back in 2020, our Leaders’ Forum examined how we can design a better future. As part of a session on addressing inequality, Jake Ferguson talked about the work that Hackney Community Voluntary Service have been doing with Hackney Council to involve young black men and improve outcomes. 

Talking points 

This video looks at: 

  • The importance of having minoritised men in the room. 
  • Data as a lever for change. 
  • Recognising people’s contribution through payment. 
  • Creating a no blame culture. 
  • Why we need frank conversations around race. 
  • Educating ourselves to understand the experiences of minoritised communities. 
  • Creating leaders in our institutions. 

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Reflective questions 

Here are reflective questions to stimulate conversation and support practice.   

  1. How can you start to have open conversations around race in your organisation? 
  2. How can you begin to educate yourself to understand the experiences of minoritised communities? 

Professional Standards

PQS:KSS - Analysis, decision-making, planning and review | Effective use of power and authority | Purposeful and effective social work | Lead and govern excellent practice | Creating a context for excellent practice | Designing a system to support effective practice | Support effective decision-making | Person-centred practice | Influencing and governing practice excellence within the organisation and community

CQC - Effective | Responsive

PCF - Diversity and equality | Rights, justice and economic wellbeing | Professional leadership | Contexts and organisations

RCOT - Service users