ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BLACK
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"One Step Forward, Two Steps Black: Navigating Anti-Black Workplace Culture" is a powerful exploration of the systemic barriers faced by Black professionals in the UK workplace.
Dr. Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman employs a critical lens to unpack the myriad of challenges that hinder career progression for these individuals, despite their qualification’s dedication and experience.
“Race is still a factor in accessing opportunities and representation at senior levels in organisations, as made clear in recent research. Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman’s timely new book is a challenge to workplace practices, a call to action, and a roadmap to more inclusive organisations where all people of talent can contribute fully and thrive, irrespective of race.”
PROFESSOR SHẬN WAREING,
VICE CHANCELLOR,
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY
“Dr Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman's courageous exploration of Black UK employees' experiences is both a personal testament and a powerful call for genuinely inclusive workplace cultures. Through intimate narratives and clear articulation, she illuminates the complex challenges faced in the workplace, inspiring future generations and celebrating diversity. This groundbreaking work is an essential resource for anyone committed to creating truly inclusive professional environments.”
MIRIAM MANDERSON,
HEAD TEACHER AND AUTHOR
“A captive audience the world over will recognise and empathise with the familiar barriers summed up so deftly by Dr. Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman.
Her lived experience allows her to articulate the realities so commonplace in the modern-day workplace and why these issues persist. Also to identify the areas in which effective change can be made. A must-read book for your collection.”
DARREN LEWIS,
DAILY MIRROR
BIO
Dr. Marcelle Moncrieffe-Newman is an accomplished Human Resources executive with extensive experience leading corporate functions at the board level. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for fostering ethical and inclusive workplace cultures.
Dr. Moncrieffe-Newman's educational background includes:
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
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MA Human Resource Management, Middlesex University
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BA(Hons) Law, University of Bedfordshire
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Postgraduate Diploma in HR Leadership, University of Manchester
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Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)
This combination of legal knowledge and human resources expertise has equipped her to navigate complex organisational challenges and drive positive change.
As a senior HR leader, Dr. Moncrieffe-Newman has focused on:
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Developing high-performance ethical workplace practices
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Promoting equity and inclusion initiatives
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Improving organisational culture
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Providing strategic guidance at the executive level
JOURNAL
Research, commentary and practical tools on race, retention and workplace culture.
WORK WITH MARCELLE
Six ways organisations work with me, from a single keynote to a full
cultural diagnostic. Every engagement draws on the six-step racial
inclusion model developed through my doctoral research with UK
organisations.
1 KEYNOTE · Investment on application
45 - 60 minutes for conferences, leadership away days and
employee network events. Reduced rates for higher
education, NHS, local government and charities.
2 HALF-DAY MASTERCLASS · Investment on application
Working session for an executive team or people function
on progression, retention and inclusive practice.
3 RACIAL INCLUSION DIAGNOSTIC · Investment on application
Six to eight weeks. Staff survey, leadership interviews and
a scored maturity report against the six-step model,
presented to your board or executive.
4 RETAINED ADVISORY · Investment on application
Four hours monthly: a strategy call, a paper reviewed, and
email access. For newly appointed people and inclusion
leaders who need a peer-level sounding board.
5 EXECUTIVE COACHING · Investment on application
Two places only, by application.
6 COHORT PROGRAMME · Investment on application
Six months, ten to twelve senior professionals. Six live
sessions plus a private community. Places are usually
funded by employers from talent and retention budgets.
All fees exclude VAT, travel and accommodation. Reduced rates
apply for public sector and registered charities. I accept two
pro bono engagements each year, selected in January.
Tailoring an existing session to your organisation's
strategy and language is available at an additional 30%.
