When we kicked off the “Let’s Get Practical” series, it was in response to a common sentiment we’ve heard from clients and colleagues, alike, after they’d experienced new learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): “What can I do now?”
We get it. Equity and inclusion can sometimes feel like abstract concepts—and when met with altruistic intentions and a greater sense of urgency to “make a difference,” action can feel overwhelming…
Read MoreNow that you have developed your strategy it is time to work the plan. This is the hardest part. You may think that getting the right people on board was difficult but actually keeping all of the players on board and engaged is...
Read MoreWe hosted a webinar yesterday on sustaining diversity and inclusion strategies. One of the participants asked how you develop a plan that is easy for leaders to understand…a “five point” plan if you will. The questioner was...
Read MoreLast week I explored the elements of a comprehensive cultural audit. Once the audit is complete, it is time to give your organization a grade on where you stand on various diversity and inclusion indicators. The Winters Group...
Read MoreLast week we explored the development of the vision statement for diversity and inclusion. Once you have developed a compelling vision, it is time to establish goals and objectives. Just like any other planning process, you...
Read MoreObviously the first step in developing any type of strategy is to articulate the vision. What do you want to achieve? A vision outlines the ideal state…that to which you aspire. Visions are often lofty, describing what is...
Read MoreThe second post in this series focused on how to get leadership engagement, highlighting key distinctions between commitment and engagement. Last week we shared the top-down bottom-up nature of developing a sustainable...
Read MoreLast week The Inclusion Solution focused on how to get leadership engagement, highlighting key distinctions between commitment and engagement. This week, we will explore what’s next. As we mentioned in part 1, developing and...
Read MoreAs I mentioned last week, your diversity and inclusion strategy will not be sustainable without commitment and engagement from top leadership. There is a difference between commitment and engagement, and you need both. By...
Read MoreThe Winters Group works with clients who are just starting their diversity initiatives to support them in developing their strategies. What we have learned over the past 29 years is that there really is an order to...
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