Our board keeps saying they want more diverse leadership but when we actually propose structural changes that would shift power, they find reasons why now isn't the right time. We're tired of being asked for input on changes that will never happen.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught between an institution's stated commitment to change and its unconscious commitment to preserving existing power structures.
“Where Are You with Identity and community — who we are in belonging?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.