217 - Anthony Barnett, CEO: Sports Series, Kick It Out - Kick It Out For Good!!

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Episode Title: 🇬🇧Kick It Out For Good!!🇬🇧
What a passionate and candid conversation on today's episode. This was a no-holds-barred conversation for the #HTSportsSeries on Heads Talk about addressing the fundamentals of racism in football. We explore what is happening on the pitch, in the boardrooms, and in the locker rooms. This topical issue more prevalent in football than any other sport, is dissected with clarity as my guest explores the underlying reasons, identifies key stakeholders, and differentiates between genuine initiatives and performative gestures. Solutions to these entrenched issues are also put forward, making this episode essential listening for anyone invested in the sport.
Anthony Burnett, the recently retired CEO of Kick It Out, joins me to confront these challenging questions head-on. Kick It Out is a leading organisation working across the football, educational, and community sectors to combat discrimination, promote inclusive practices, and drive positive change. Supported and funded by major governing bodies including:
◽️ The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA)
◽️ The Premier League
◽️ The Football Association (FA)
◽️ The English Football League (EFL)

This episode stands out in the Heads Talk series as we address the urgent issues facing football today. Share your thoughts and join the conversation.
Anthony is a seasoned diversity and inclusion specialist and business leader. He has a proven track record of aiding both public and private sector organisations in achieving sustainable change. Before joining Kick It Out, he served as the Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion at West Midlands Police. His extensive experience also includes positions as Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyds Banking Group and European Diversity Manager at Ford Motor Company.
Topics Covered:
◽️The status of the Football Business & Management Structure
◽️Achievements of Kick It Out since Inception
◽️Parallels of Police Culture with Football
◽️Cancel Culture is Not a Solution
◽️Role of Education
◽️Dissecting Racism in Football - What is it all about?
◽️Grace of Women's Football
◽️Commercialisation of DE&I
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◽️The FA
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