To our employees, colleagues, neighbors, and friends; to those whom we do not yet know and the ones we may never have the chance to meet; to those who are grieving the loss of loved ones; and to those on the front lines advocating for change: I hear you, I acknowledge your pain, and I stand with you—both today and always. We (Markon) are here to support you in any way possible.
These days, finding the right words feels challenging as I certainly have more experience talking about project management, client support, etc. It would be easier to stay silent, but the consequences of failing to take a stand during times such as these are far greater. Markon has a responsibility to speak out against injustices, to shed light on difficult topics, to create an open environment for conversation, to listen and learn, and to take action where our efforts can make a difference.
Diversity is very important to Markon. While Markon has always strived to foster a culture of inclusion and equality, our efforts must not only be amplified within Markon, but also extended beyond the boundaries of our business. The change we need cannot come from public figures or legislation alone. I fully admit I don’t have all or even many of the answers but I think I have a good place to start.
Please know my door is always open to hear your ideas, listen to your thoughts and learn how to implement meaningful change.