corporation you: navigating the world of work on your own terms

Introduction to Corporation You

Corporation You outlines a transformative journey to reclaim your personal and professional life. By following the principles in Corporation You, you start to own and control your work life and define your terms of engagement.

Corporation You is written to highlight concepts, methods, and approaches that both constrain and liberate black individuals or people of colour in the workplace. The material covers a broad range of topics, focusing on elements critical to understanding the issues and processes that Corporation You must address to succeed in the corporate world.

Organisations are designed to achieve their goals, often requiring high compliance from employees, and legal and policy practices ensure your compliance throughout your tenure. By adopting the Corporation You mindset, you become conscious of your choices in your job and career. This isn’t about being a difficult or challenging employee; it’s about understanding the transactions you make daily with your time and future. Ultimately, this will make you a better employee and careerist, helping you understand what you bring to the table, what is required of you, and what you want from the organisation you work for.

Overview

This book will take you to places you may never have considered, prompting you to question your sense of belonging, self-definition, and behaviour in relation to power. While the primary audience is black individuals or people of colour, reflecting their common experiences of disadvantage based on visible racial identity, all readers are welcome. Discrimination and racism are, unfortunately, still prevalent. This book moves forward from that reality, outlining key workplace dynamics and what individuals can do to navigate them.