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BBC’s Former Creative Diversity Head Joanna Abeyie Speaks Out: ‘A Psychologically Safe Working Environment is Crucial’


Joanna Abeyie, the BBC's former head of creative diversity, has spoken out about why she left the role.

The BBC ‘s former head of creative diversity Joanna Abeyie has spoken out about her stint in the role, saying “a psychologically safe working environment is crucial” particularly in the field of DEI. A psychologically safe working environment is crucial in any role and especially important when levelling the playing field for underserved talent and audiences, which requires huge amounts of empathy and compassion. Abeyie was brought in to replace June Sarpong, who stepped down in Oct. 2022 after two and a half years in the role, and reported to director of diversity and inclusion, Chinny Okolidoh.

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