In this episode, Cooper Silk and Dixie Crawford discuss how to engage the workforce in conversations about reconciliation. They emphasise the importance of engaging stakeholders from the beginning to ensure the success and impact of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). They highlight the need for shared understanding and insight about reconciliation and the RAP, as well as the importance of ongoing education and awareness about First Nations lived experiences. They also discuss effective ways to start the conversation, the role of leadership in setting the tone, the evolution of cultural awareness training, creating a safe environment for conversations, maintaining momentum, addressing resistance, and ensuring tangible outcomes.

Key takeaways
Engaging the workforce and stakeholders from the beginning is crucial for the success and impact of a reconciliation action plan (RAP).
Shared understanding and insight about reconciliation and the RAP are essential.
Ongoing education and awareness about First Nations lived experiences are important.
Effective ways to start the conversation include creating educational and practical learning opportunities.
Leadership plays a key role in setting the tone for meaningful conversations about reconciliation.
Cultural awareness training should go beyond education and awareness to focus on skills development and anti-racism work.
Creating a safe environment for conversations involves setting clear standards, addressing racism, and recognising power dynamics.
Maintaining momentum requires regular and consistent communication, linking conversations to the broader strategic direction, and addressing resistance.
Real conversations about reconciliation lead to tangible outcomes and require clear goals, action items, and follow-up.
Different teams within an organisation should have consistent approaches to the RAP to maintain momentum and impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Engaging the Workforce

00:56 Creating Shared Understanding and Insight

02:44 Ongoing Education and Awareness about First Nations Lived Experiences

04:10 Effective Ways to Start the Conversation

05:30 Setting the Tone for Meaningful Conversations

07:15 The Evolution of Cultural Awareness Training

11:41 Creating a Safe Environment for Conversations

15:28 Maintaining Momentum in Reconciliation Conversations

16:24 Addressing Resistance and Unease

18:44 Ensuring Tangible Outcomes from Reconciliation Conversations



About Nganya

Nganya is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business, committed to delivering high quality service and advice to our clients. We are focused on collaborations with purpose and community impact.

At Nganya, through a people and relationship-focused approach to community engagement, we ensure two-way relationships are nurtured with First Nations communities. We support and stretch individuals and organisations to make valuable contributions to achieve sustainable social change that delivers equitable outcomes.

We provide culturally sound and professional advice on and the development and implementation Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables.

Connect with Dixie:

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In this episode, Cooper Silk and Dixie Crawford discuss how to engage the workforce in conversations about reconciliation. They emphasise the importance of engaging stakeholders from the beginning to ensure the success and impact of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). They highlight the need for shared understanding and insight about reconciliation and the RAP, as well as the importance of ongoing education and awareness about First Nations lived experiences. They also discuss effective ways to start the conversation, the role of leadership in setting the tone, the evolution of cultural awareness training, creating a safe environment for conversations, maintaining momentum, addressing resistance, and ensuring tangible outcomes.
Key takeaways
<ul>
<li>Engaging the workforce and stakeholders from the beginning is crucial for the success and impact of a reconciliation action plan (RAP).</li>
<li>Shared understanding and insight about reconciliation and the RAP are essential.</li>
<li>Ongoing education and awareness about First Nations lived experiences are important.</li>
<li>Effective ways to start the conversation include creating educational and practical learning opportunities.</li>
<li>Leadership plays a key role in setting the tone for meaningful conversations about reconciliation.</li>
<li>Cultural awareness training should go beyond education and awareness to focus on skills development and anti-racism work.</li>
<li>Creating a safe environment for conversations involves setting clear standards, addressing racism, and recognising power dynamics.</li>
<li>Maintaining momentum requires regular and consistent communication, linking conversations to the broader strategic direction, and addressing resistance.</li>
<li>Real conversations about reconciliation lead to tangible outcomes and require clear goals, action items, and follow-up.</li>
<li>Different teams within an organisation should have consistent approaches to the RAP to maintain momentum and impact.</li>
</ul>
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Engaging the Workforce
00:56 Creating Shared Understanding and Insight
02:44 Ongoing Education and Awareness about First Nations Lived Experiences
04:10 Effective Ways to Start the Conversation
05:30 Setting the Tone for Meaningful Conversations
07:15 The Evolution of Cultural Awareness Training
11:41 Creating a Safe Environment for Conversations
15:28 Maintaining Momentum in Reconciliation Conversations
16:24 Addressing Resistance and Unease
18:44 Ensuring Tangible Outcomes from Reconciliation Conversations
 
About Nganya
Nganya is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business, committed to delivering high quality service and advice to our clients. We are focused on collaborations with purpose and community impact.
At Nganya, through a people and relationship-focused approach to community engagement, we ensure two-way relationships are nurtured with First Nations communities. We support and stretch individuals and organisations to make valuable contributions to achieve sustainable social change that delivers equitable outcomes.
We provide culturally sound and professional advice on and the development and implementation Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables.
Connect with Dixie:
<a href="https://nganya.com.au/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixie-crawford-680b85118/">LinkedIn (Dixie)</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/blakbusinesswoman">Instagram</a>
<a href="http://eepurl.com/ivKcQA">Join our mailing list</a>

Join Dixie Crawford, Barkindji woman, the Founder of Nganya and RAP Consultant, hosted by Holly Ferling, Journalist and Professional Cricketer, as they embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) in Australia, through our podcast series - "Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses”.

Dixie provides practical advice, actionable tips and transformative insights to support effective, efficient and impactful implementation of RAPs. Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your skillset or an organisation aspiring to improve your RAP implementation capability, this podcast is your one-stop resource.

Each episode, guided by Dixie, unpacks the pillars of the RAP framework, highlighting critical considerations, demystifying complex ideas and providing fresh perspectives on reconciliation action and leadership. With her wealth of experience and innate expertise, Dixie offers innovative solutions and expert advice, ensuring your organisation becomes RAP-ready and purpose-driven.

Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses is more than just a podcast – it's a movement to foster unity, mutual respect and understanding amongst Australians. It's about taking meaningful actions today for a reconciled Australia tomorrow.

Join Dixie Crawford, Barkindji woman, the Founder of Nganya and RAP Consultant, hosted by Holly Ferling, Journalist and Professional Cricketer, as they embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) in Australia, through our podcast series - "Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses”.
Dixie provides practical advice, actionable tips and transformative insights to support effective, efficient and impactful implementation of RAPs. Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your skillset or an organisation aspiring to improve your RAP implementation capability, this podcast is your one-stop resource.
Each episode, guided by Dixie, unpacks the pillars of the RAP framework, highlighting critical considerations, demystifying complex ideas and providing fresh perspectives on reconciliation action and leadership. With her wealth of experience and innate expertise, Dixie offers innovative solutions and expert advice, ensuring your organisation becomes RAP-ready and purpose-driven.
Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses is more than just a podcast – it's a movement to foster unity, mutual respect and understanding amongst Australians. It's about taking meaningful actions today for a reconciled Australia tomorrow.

Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) in Australia

Reconciliation Road Map - Building Better Businesses

Join Dixie Crawford, Barkindji woman, the Founder of Nganya and RAP Consultant, as she embarks on an enlightening journey into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) in Australia, through our podcast series - "Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses".

Dixie provides practical advice, actionable tips and transformative insights to support effective, efficient and impactful implementation of RAPs. Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your skillset or an organisation aspiring to improve your RAP implementation capability, this podcast is your one-stop resource.

Each episode, guided by Dixie, unpacks the pillars of the RAP framework, highlighting critical considerations, demystifying complex ideas and providing fresh perspectives on reconciliation action and leadership. With her wealth of experience and innate expertise, Dixie offers innovative solutions and expert advice, ensuring your organisation becomes RAP-ready and purpose-driven.

Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses is more than just a podcast – it's a movement to foster unity, mutual respect and understanding amongst Australians. It's about taking meaningful actions today for a reconciled Australia tomorrow.

Join Dixie Crawford, Barkindji woman, the Founder of Nganya and RAP Consultant, as she embarks on an enlightening journey into the world of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) in Australia, through our podcast series - "Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses".
Dixie provides practical advice, actionable tips and transformative insights to support effective, efficient and impactful implementation of RAPs. Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your skillset or an organisation aspiring to improve your RAP implementation capability, this podcast is your one-stop resource.
Each episode, guided by Dixie, unpacks the pillars of the RAP framework, highlighting critical considerations, demystifying complex ideas and providing fresh perspectives on reconciliation action and leadership. With her wealth of experience and innate expertise, Dixie offers innovative solutions and expert advice, ensuring your organisation becomes RAP-ready and purpose-driven.
Reconciliation Roadmap - Building Better Businesses is more than just a podcast – it's a movement to foster unity, mutual respect and understanding amongst Australians. It's about taking meaningful actions today for a reconciled Australia tomorrow.