CULTURALLY INFORMED HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ORGANIZATIONAL WORK CULTURE

The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI)
is an arts, culture, education, and media organization that advances
cultural equity and racial and social justice for African-descendant
communities. CCCADI engaged a Capstone team to develop human
resources (HR) policies and procedures that are enriched by the
organization’s vibrant work culture and will support staff leadership
growth and long-term organizational sustainability. The team
conducted interviews with peer cultural arts organizations and internal
staff, and observed the organization’s culture at internal meetings and
public events, in order to make recommendations for improved HR
policies. This data enabled the team to create a comprehensive policy
toolkit focused on staff development, which includes procedures for job
design, performance appraisal, and professional development.