Who is the founder oF Belovd?
Marvyn Harrison is a visionary leader who has made a name for himself by delivering business goals and driving cultural change through sound strategy, communication, and people management. He is highly respected in his industry and is considered a credible source of knowledge on community strategy.
As the founder of Dope Black Dads and Dope Black Men, an educational and healing platform dedicated to improving outcomes for black masculines, Marvyn has become a powerful voice for the Black community across the UK, US, and Africa. Through his work at BELOVD, a strategic consultancy focusing on cultural transformation by focusing on policies and procedures, talent acquisition, HR and people strategy. He has served clients such as WPP, Footlocker, City Football Group, and News UK, demonstrating his ability to deliver tangible results across a range of projects and campaigns.
Aside from his work on the ground for social change, Marvyn regularly contributes to Good Morning Britain, Steph’s Packed Lunch, The Kick Off and BBC 5Live. Also in his spare time Marvyn is a Author who has two children’s books out with Pan Macmillan Kids “I Love Me” and “The Best Me” and he will be soon announcing another book to help men with their personal transformation in these important times.
With his passion for leadership, community, and diversity, Marvyn is dedicated to making a significant impact in his industry and society.
What is
cultural transformation?
Cultural transformation, a crucial strategy for organisational evolution, redefines behaviors, values, and norms to cultivate an effective, diverse, and agile workplace. Key to aligning company culture with its vision, this process boosts organisational health, ramps up employee engagement, and secures a competitive edge.
Organisations driving cultural change adopt leadership development, change management, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and employee wellness programs. This comprehensive shift not only empowers staff but also sparks innovation, enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance.
In today's dynamic market, cultural transformation is essential for sustainable growth and success. It builds an environment where every employee is valued, fostering resilience and high performance in organisations.
How does
BELOVD work?
BELOVD operates through a collaborative and inclusive approach, working closely with community groups, activists, charities, and non-profits. This partnership model allows us to gather real-time, experience-led insights and data, which are crucial in developing comprehensive strategies that address the needs and perspectives of all races, genders, sexualities, ages, social classes, religions, and neurodiverse individuals.
By tapping into the rich and diverse experiences of these communities, BELOVD ensures that its strategies are not just theoretical but grounded in the realities of the people they aim to serve. This approach leads to more effective and empathetic solutions, tailored to foster inclusivity and understanding across all dimensions of diversity.
Our work is not just about creating policies or strategies; it's about weaving the fabric of inclusion into the very core of organisational structures and cultures. This is achieved by listening to and learning from a wide range of voices, ensuring that every strategy we develop is reflective of the multifaceted nature of society.
BELOVD's commitment to working hand-in-hand with various groups ensures that our strategies are well-informed, impactful, and truly representative of the communities we aim to uplift and support.
What is BELOVeD community?
The concept of the "Beloved Community" is a major part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings and philosophy. It represents an ideal and a vision in which all people share in the wealth of the earth, and conflicts are resolved peacefully and adversaries are reconciled through a mutual, understanding commitment to justice.
In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger, and homelessness are not tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice are replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.
Dr. King's Beloved Community is not devoid of conflict. However, conflicts are resolved peacefully and adversaries are reconciled through a mutual, understanding commitment to justice. Dr. King believed that the Beloved Community could be achieved through an unshakable commitment to nonviolence, and he viewed the potential of this community as a realistic, achievable goal that could be attained by a critical mass of people committed to and trained in the philosophy and methods of nonviolence.
In essence, the Beloved Community was Dr. King's vision of a world of justice, peace, and harmony — a world where the dignity and worth of every human being is recognised and respected.