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A Point of View: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Cultures in a VUCA World

A Point of View: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Cultures in a VUCA World

Posted by | Sep 16, 2021 | , | 0

Clearly the unrelenting COVID-19 Pandemic and all of the associated repercussions, the racial reckoning, the impact of climate change, and political polarization of epic proportions have left many of us confused, frustrated, and anxious about our future. Work will never be the same as it was before the Pandemic. We have great opportunities even in this VUCA world to develop new inclusive practices that enhance the work experience for all. It will not be easy, requiring intentionality, a willingness to radically change, and new leadership skills.

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By Whose Standards? Racial Reckoning: How Are We Holding Organizations Accountable for Making Good on Their Promises?

By Whose Standards? Racial Reckoning: How Are We Holding Organizations Accountable for Making Good on Their Promises?

Posted by | Sep 9, 2021 | , , | 0

It is now 16 months since the George Floyd murder and the outpouring of support from many major organizations to prioritize anti-racism efforts. This period of history is being dubbed as a “racial reckoning.” Companies pledged to put more Black people in leadership positions, focus more recruiting efforts at HBCU’s, increase their spending with Black-owned businesses and donate to Black-run not-for-profits. How are we doing on these commitments and by whose standards? 

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Operationalizing Justice: A Checklist for Change

Operationalizing Justice: A Checklist for Change

Posted by | Jul 8, 2021 | , , | 0

Over the last five months, we’ve delved deep into what operationalizing justice actually looks like, answering the question we so often get as people struggle to turn thoughts and ideas into action: “This sounds good, but how do we do it?” We have put together a checklist of actions to consult as you work to center and operationalize justice across organizations. We have sequenced the areas as a recommended progression, but each person and organization is different, so feel free to find the starting place that makes sense for you.

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Operationalizing Justice: What One White Leader is Learning on the Journey

Operationalizing Justice: What One White Leader is Learning on the Journey

Posted by | Feb 25, 2021 | , , | 0

I’m a white executive team member for a global human resources consulting, technology and administration firm. We have more than 2,000 employees, with a significant presence in the U.S. This is the story of how I became a member of our newly-formed Black Leadership Council, as their executive advocate champion and ally, and what I learned along the way. My hope is that others can benefit from understanding my experience, and the discoveries I’ve made over the past year. 

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The Buzz: My Child is Twice As Likely to Die During Childbirth

The Buzz: My Child is Twice As Likely to Die During Childbirth

Posted by | Sep 17, 2020 | , | 0

As my husband and I both go through our fertility journey, I have had a more heightened awareness of the inequities that exist with childbirth and Black women. A recent study found that Black infants are 2.3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white infants. I wasn’t fully aware that the health inequities also extend to the infant. Just imagine the range of feelings experienced by Black women wanting to start a family within a system that is already rigged against us.

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Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Racial Justice at Work book cover

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

Cover of the book We Can't Talk about That at Work (Second Edition) by Mary-Frances Winters and Mareisha N Reese

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