Pari Dhillon
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LinkedIn User
Pari is simply brilliant. She has a rare combination of sharp expertise and natural emotional intelligence that she brings to every single interaction enabling her to effect significant change through the work that she does. During the three year engagement she spent working with us on race equity she integrated herself seamlessly into the organisation allowing her to make killer insights, which coupled with her action oriented approach drove clear and tangible results. Working with Pari has been one of the highlights of my career, she not only leaves a positive mark on the businesses she works with, but also with the individuals she engages with through her pragmatic and personable coaching style. Working with Pari has made me a more considered, inclusive and equitable leader. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to creating inclusive workplaces, but if there was one it would look a lot like Pari Dhillon.
Anna Dodridge
Pari worked with us as a complaint investigator, and I would strongly recommend her work. I felt confident Pari understood the procedures, and the issues we were facing, and in particular she had a detailed understanding of the unique nuances involved in working with a Students’ Union, our officers and trustees and the needs of a charity and a membership organisation. Everyone Pari dealt with throughout the procedure felt they were treated fairly. I was really happy with the approach Pari took to a bullying and harassment allegation which demonstrated a sensitive understanding of the nature of these kinds of complaints, and the impact they have on individuals.
LinkedIn User
Pari is simply brilliant. She has a rare combination of sharp expertise and natural emotional intelligence that she brings to every single interaction enabling her to effect significant change through the work that she does. During the three year engagement she spent working with us on race equity she integrated herself seamlessly into the organisation allowing her to make killer insights, which coupled with her action oriented approach drove clear and tangible results. Working with Pari has been one of the highlights of my career, she not only leaves a positive mark on the businesses she works with, but also with the individuals she engages with through her pragmatic and personable coaching style. Working with Pari has made me a more considered, inclusive and equitable leader. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to creating inclusive workplaces, but if there was one it would look a lot like Pari Dhillon.
Anna Dodridge
Pari worked with us as a complaint investigator, and I would strongly recommend her work. I felt confident Pari understood the procedures, and the issues we were facing, and in particular she had a detailed understanding of the unique nuances involved in working with a Students’ Union, our officers and trustees and the needs of a charity and a membership organisation. Everyone Pari dealt with throughout the procedure felt they were treated fairly. I was really happy with the approach Pari took to a bullying and harassment allegation which demonstrated a sensitive understanding of the nature of these kinds of complaints, and the impact they have on individuals.
LinkedIn User
Pari is simply brilliant. She has a rare combination of sharp expertise and natural emotional intelligence that she brings to every single interaction enabling her to effect significant change through the work that she does. During the three year engagement she spent working with us on race equity she integrated herself seamlessly into the organisation allowing her to make killer insights, which coupled with her action oriented approach drove clear and tangible results. Working with Pari has been one of the highlights of my career, she not only leaves a positive mark on the businesses she works with, but also with the individuals she engages with through her pragmatic and personable coaching style. Working with Pari has made me a more considered, inclusive and equitable leader. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to creating inclusive workplaces, but if there was one it would look a lot like Pari Dhillon.
Anna Dodridge
Pari worked with us as a complaint investigator, and I would strongly recommend her work. I felt confident Pari understood the procedures, and the issues we were facing, and in particular she had a detailed understanding of the unique nuances involved in working with a Students’ Union, our officers and trustees and the needs of a charity and a membership organisation. Everyone Pari dealt with throughout the procedure felt they were treated fairly. I was really happy with the approach Pari took to a bullying and harassment allegation which demonstrated a sensitive understanding of the nature of these kinds of complaints, and the impact they have on individuals.
LinkedIn User
Pari is simply brilliant. She has a rare combination of sharp expertise and natural emotional intelligence that she brings to every single interaction enabling her to effect significant change through the work that she does. During the three year engagement she spent working with us on race equity she integrated herself seamlessly into the organisation allowing her to make killer insights, which coupled with her action oriented approach drove clear and tangible results. Working with Pari has been one of the highlights of my career, she not only leaves a positive mark on the businesses she works with, but also with the individuals she engages with through her pragmatic and personable coaching style. Working with Pari has made me a more considered, inclusive and equitable leader. There’s no silver bullet when it comes to creating inclusive workplaces, but if there was one it would look a lot like Pari Dhillon.
Anna Dodridge
Pari worked with us as a complaint investigator, and I would strongly recommend her work. I felt confident Pari understood the procedures, and the issues we were facing, and in particular she had a detailed understanding of the unique nuances involved in working with a Students’ Union, our officers and trustees and the needs of a charity and a membership organisation. Everyone Pari dealt with throughout the procedure felt they were treated fairly. I was really happy with the approach Pari took to a bullying and harassment allegation which demonstrated a sensitive understanding of the nature of these kinds of complaints, and the impact they have on individuals.
Credentials
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Career & Life Coach: Coaching Academy
Coaching Academy
Experience
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Social Justice Collective
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Sep 2016 - Present
As an experienced leader, ex-CEO and a qualified leadership coach & trainer, I work with organisations and individuals to increase their social impact. Specialisms include:Leadership developmentOrganisation development & HREquality & liberation - specialism in race equityCommunity developmentEDI auditsLearning & development programmesChange managementStrategic planningResearchPolicyIncome generation & fundraising Qualified & experienced coach & mentorI am proud to work with communities, organisations and individuals that have the potential to create huge social change. I work across sectors and with teams of all sizes. What matters to me is that you want to create social justice. Clients and projects include:Stonewall: Race Equity ProgrammeLiberty: Race Equity coaching & consultancyNCVO: EDI auditGirl Guiding UK: EDI audit & strategy developmentACEVO: Anti-racism training programme for chairs and CEOsCitizens Advice: EDI learning programmeThe Scouts Association: EDI consultancyCharity Governance Code: EDI principle developmentFunders for Race Equality / Equally Ours: Mapping of the race equity sectorTen Years’ Time: Facilitated anti-oppression programmeFawcett Society: Advisory PanelNational Union of Students: Race equity consultancyTurn 2 Us: EDI learning & consultancyCivil Society Media: Anti-racism training course for trustees and senior leadersLawWorks: EDI audit, strategy & learning programmeDept for Culture, Media & Sport: EDI and leadership programme
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Director
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Jul 2016 - Present
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Chief Executive
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Jan 2011 - Aug 2016
Chief Executive for two major charitable organisations that are collaborating to deliver campaigns, services and events for 30,000 members across London. I lead a high performing and talented team of over 300 staff and thousands of volunteers that delivers: an advice service; a creative arts social enterprise; sports, arts and activities programme; a full programme of social, political and learning events; political campaigns and representation; 5 bars, 3 cafes, 2 shops and a state of the art gym. During my time as Chief Executive I have:➢ Significantly increased profits across our commercial services for three consecutive years➢ Led a turnaround process that produced growth from £5m to £9m➢ Led a major staffing restructure and introduction of professional HR management➢ Increased staff satisfaction and performance levels and improved retention through the development of staff engagement & wellbeing structures and learning & development frameworks➢ Led a strategic review, changing the direction of the organization to achieve excellent outcomes for members➢ Developed bespoke solutions for our unique membership We have won national awards for these innovations and continue to lead the sector on engagement, communications and social enterprise.
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Surrey County Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Corporate Policy
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Senior Manager in Corporate Policy for large public sector organisation, with 30,000 staff, delivering to 1.2 million customersI led a team of Corporate Policy Managers responsible for developing the strategic vision, planning, performance and direction for Surrey County Council. I directed complex change programmes to improve performance, service delivery and efficiency. Worked across all directorates and with partners to support commissioning processes. Forged senior executive level and elected member relationships and partnerships with strategic public sector and voluntary sector partners across London and the South East to improve delivery and impact for residents. Policy management of three key corporate areas: strategic planning, performance, and equalities.Key Achievements➢ Delivering a successful partnership programme to transform business planning processes, strategic commissioning and drive efficiency➢ Streamlining engagement systems for strategic partners to manage customer satisfaction, increase transparency and customer insight➢ Implementing a single approach across partners to target services to address inequality and protect vulnerable residents➢ Engaging senior cabinet members and corporate leadership team to champion these new corporate processes across the organisation; and building the capacity of senior managers across a staff team of 30,000 to implement these processes➢ Developing a high performing team of seven corporate managers and their teams
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Surrey Community Action
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy CEO
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Apr 2005 - Aug 2009
Deputy Chief Executive of a regional voluntary sector organisation with over 70 staff, delivering infrastructure services to 6000 organisations across Surrey and the South East.Strategic leadership and directionStaff, financial and project management across a varied portfolio of servicesKey Achievements➢ Leading a high performing senior management team and a team of 70 staff and volunteers to deliver support to 6000+ third sector organisations and community groups across Surrey and the South East➢ Developing strategic planning and performance processes to improve impact for members➢ Delivering a successful organisational change programme to improve performance and increase efficiency➢ Building a business portfolio through successful tenders and grant applications, bringing in over £1.8million in a single year➢ Developing an operations management and HR management structure➢ Developing and implementing innovative new programmes for diverse and vulnerable communities➢ Successfully implementing 40 community regeneration programmes across rural and urban districts➢ Developing a self financing, high quality, training and development service that trained over 700 organisations and volunteers on average per yearHead of Community Development ➢ Community development with BAME communities ➢ Community development in deprived communities to build self reliance and cohesion➢ Projects with BAME & Gypsy and Traveller communities focusing on mental health and skills development➢ Rural community development work developing community action plans and developing community projects
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Community Development Manager
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Jun 2003 - Mar 2005
Community Development Manager ➢ Community development work: delivered training and development to local community groups to improve performance and skills Community Development Manager ➢ Community development work: delivered training and development to local community groups to improve performance and skills
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Greenford High School
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher Of English
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Sep 1999 - Sep 2002
Teacher of English Literature & Language ➢ Teacher of English Literature and Language up to A-Level, and literacy classes for new refugees➢ Mentored new teachers as part of the Newly Qualified Teacher programme Teacher of English Literature & Language ➢ Teacher of English Literature and Language up to A-Level, and literacy classes for new refugees➢ Mentored new teachers as part of the Newly Qualified Teacher programme
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Education
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1996 - 1999
University College London
Bachelor of English Literature & Language -
1999 - 2000
UCL Institute of Education
PGCE English Literature
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