Community Building 101 | WCS x UK Black Pride

Описание: This WCS Community Building 101 conversation is in collaboration with UK Black Pride and what a conversation!

It's timely too as this year marks the 20th anniversary since the first ever UK Black Pride took place and WCS' 5th Birthday.

Harnessing the discussions from our recent 'DEI Insights & Trends in 2025' report, Community Building 101 explores the crucial factors that drive successful & sustainable community building including wellbeing, the role of external partners & the importance of leaders.

Along with influential guest speakers, each session examines actionable strategies, tools & guidance to empower effective change, promote collective learning, shape workplace culture & strengthen shared values.

Leadership & Community
This specific session focuses on the importance of leadership and everything from engagement, empathy & sustainability.

We're joined by Phyll Opoku-Gyimah aka Lady Phyll (she/her), Co-Founder & Executive Director for UK Black Pride and Timon Timon (he/they), Executive Assistant to Phyll, to explore...
What inclusive leadership feels like
What innovative leadership looks like during challenging times
What sustainable leadership means when creating communities that are built to last

Phyll & Timon are in-conversation with Jon-Paul Vicari (he/him), Managing Director, We Create Space.

Listen in and help us celebrate these milestones for both UK Black Pride & We Create Space as we continue to explore & provide solutions to the challenges you're experiencing and help to create safe, inclusive spaces in where everyone can thrive.

This conversation was recorded on 17 July 2025.