Diversity Training: A DVD Resource Showcasing BME Role Models (Professional and Research: Peer Reviewed) (Black and Minority Ethnic) (Report‪)‬

Background There is evidence that, despite legislation and initiatives to encourage black and minority ethnic (BME) staff into positions of leadership, progress has been very slow. Duffin (2008) remarks that this is linked to the 'glass ceiling effect' that prevents BME staff from getting into senior positions, and points to the NHS race equality action plan (Deparment of Health, 2007) as a way forward to tackle discrimination and encourage fairness of opportunities. The main features of this plan include building race equality into performance management systems and tracking the career progression of BME staff.