RATIONALE
The Race Reflections RACE Matrix™ is rooted in group analytic thinking; that is to say it examines how individuals, groups, and contextual factors shape organisational functioning.
The model evaluates racial harm across individual, relational, institutional, and societal levels. In light of evidence-based structural vulnerability and localised practices; it reveals how these levels interact, reinforce one another, and are defended against thereby sustaining injustice within institutions.
R.A.C.E. is actually an acronym for Racial Analyses Cultivate Equity.
Unlike traditional DEI audits, the RACE (or R.A.C.E.) Matrix’ analysises are multi-levelled and focus on harm. They integrate lived experience, psychological insights, (unconscious) team dynamics and institutional processes within a comprehensive organisational formulation. This model makes visible what maintains inequality locally and produces a comprehensive action plan to achieve and sustain organisational change.
In plain terms:
The R.A.C.E. Matrix offers your organisation a structured understanding of how racial harm, conscious or otherwise, and injustice operate across people, teams, and organisational systems, providing actionable insight and clear priorities for equitable change.
THE SIX STEPS OF THE RACE MATRIX
STEP ONE Assessment
-Multi-level evaluation of racial harm, injustice, and inequality
-Organisation-wide data gathering (surveys, focus groups, consultation sessions)
-Review of key racialised incidents, complaints, and grievances (anonymised/redacted for confidentiality and ethical standards)
STEP TWO Leadership Consultation
-1 or 2 facilitated consultation sessions to explore leadership
-Exploration of leadership dynamics, challenges, and institutional aspirations
-Inclusive-leadership and anti-racism focus
STEP THREE Vulnerable Employee Group(s) Engagement
-1 or 2 targeted consultation sessions to gather the lived experience and capture subtle, obscured, or unconscious racialised dynamics and/or relevant psychological factors
-Trauma and clinically informed, psychologically safe approach
STEP FOUR Multi-Level Data Analysis & Formulation
-Integration of organisational data, leadership dynamics & lived experience
-Production of a formulation report showing where harm occurs, how it is sustained, and why current approaches may fail.
STEP FIVE Multi-Level Action Plan
-Clear, prioritised plan at micro, meso, and macro levels
-Risks, responsibilities, and realistic next steps established
STEP SIX Close-Out & Optional Capacity-Building Support
-A facilitated session to support understanding, accountability & informed decisions
-Walkthrough of findings and recommendations
-Space for discomfort, challenge & reflective engagement with the commissioning team
-Optional capacity-building support in line with recommendations. This may include: train-the-Trainer programmes for internal leads or ongoing reflective/implementation support for internal leads or access to Race Reflections memberships for continued learning
Expected Outcomes of the RACE Matrix
The RACE Matrix is designed to;
-Identify systemic and localised racial harm
-Highlight institutional blockers and risks
-Provide actionable strategies and tools for sustainable organisational change
-Support reflection, accountability, and practical learning for leaders and internal teams
To access the frequently asked questions page about the RACE Matrix™, click here.
PRICING AND NEXT STEPS FOR CONSULTANT-LED DELIVERY
Early bird offer
Secure your place in the R.A.C.E. Matrix Early Bird cohort at the special launch rate of £4,999, including close-out support and pilot capacity-building. This support may include;
-2 (extra) × 1.5-hour facilitated close-out sessions with the commissioning team and/or key stakeholders OR
-3 × 1-hour train-the-trainer sessions for internal leads to take first steps in addressing recommendations OR
-1 half-day training session for a key group addressing a core learning need
Offer available for all bookings confirmed by 20 February 2026. Delivery period ends 31 December 2026.
Following the Early Bird period, standard rates will apply and start from £5999.00 + VAT. Close-out capacity-building support will be available at standard prices too.
THE RACE Matrix™ may be delivered more independently via internal leads by attending an 8-Week Organisational Skills-Building Programme. Click here to find out more about that delivery option.
INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR
We will be hosting an online lunchtime webinar on the RACE Matrix on;
Tuesday February 17, from 13h00 to 14h00
The webinar will introduce the model, its rationale, methods and the two delivery options.
Use the form below to request a place for further information or an informal discussion on how the RACE Matrix may help your organisation promote intersectional equality and justice, please get in touch using the form below.
For more information on the model and its application, click here.
