About | The Power of Staff Networks

"You cannot replicate Cherron but the power of staff networks can be replicated...I saw the practice of this book in action. I saw the effect and power that a staff network can have."

— Lord (Bob) Kerslake

ABOUT CHERRON INKO-TARIAH MBE

Cherron is a former civil servant and has undertaken leadership roles in various policy and strategic positions across Whitehall, including working with Ministers and Permanent Secretaries.

In 2012, Cherron took a leap of faith and left the Civil Service to follow her passion; staff networks. After publishing her book: The Incredible Power of Staff Networks, Cherron founded The Power of Staff Networks consultancy where she provides a wide range of services.

An accomplished Chair of a number of staff networks (one to award-winning status), Cherron has facilitated bespoke training to educate employees on the benefits of proactive development. She is passionate about staff networks and the positive impact these can have on the individual and the organisation. That is why Cherron founded the National Day for Staff Networks - the first of its kind celebrating the added value of networks.

During her career, she has achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and a Masters in Employment Studies and Human Resource Management. She qualified in HR with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is also a qualified career coach with the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Cherron's work goes beyond staff networks which has led to her taking

on the following roles:

Advisory friend, Institute of Equality & Diversity Professionals;
Strategic Adviser, BAME Health and Care Awards
Co-Director on The Grey Area research Consultancy
Editor in Chief of Black History Month UK Magazine

From 2018 to 2024 Cherron served as a Non-Executive Director at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. During that time, Cherron also co-founded the Seacole Group (Network of BAME NEDs & Chairs in the NHS) in 2020 where she served as vice chair until November 2024

Awards & Recognition

2011 - Cherron received an MBE for her services to HM Government and, also for her work in the faith community with young people.
2019 - Cherron won the 'Woman in the Community' category at the Wise Women Awards 2019.
2024 - Voted as an influential leader with D&I Leaders
2025 - Finalist in the Inclusion Leadership awards