The Inclusion Solution LIVE

Allyship is always active — it is what one does and how one shows up for others, not just a frame of mind. To be an effective ally requires internal work, curiosity about others, and an approach that engages those who have been marginalized versus making assumptions or deciding for them. In this companion episode for the book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with contributing author Scott Ferry, Lead Instructional Designer for The Winters Group, to talk about his chapter “Allyship Is for All.” Join them as they discuss the various stages of allyship and explore concepts from white saviorism to cultural humility. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

Many organizations these days have supplier diversity programs, however, they’re often implemented without considering the potential barriers posed to smaller vendors owned by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). How can we reimagine procurement policies and practices to mitigate harm to BIPOC-owned businesses? In this companion podcast episode for Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with Mareisha N. Reese, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Winters Group, Inc., to discuss Reese’s chapter, “Justice in Procurement.” Listen in as they explore how to go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to embrace more flexible and inclusive practices that center those most harmed by racial injustice, particularly when it comes to the proposal process, payment terms, and intellectual property. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

An important part of justice work is making sure we collect information so that we can understand the root causes of injustice. Data points in and of themselves can be dehumanizing, so there also needs to be a qualitative element that takes into account the perspectives of underrepresented groups when it comes to framing questions and interrogating data. In this companion episode for the book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with Pam Abner, Vice President and Chief Diversity Operations Officer for Mount Sinai Health System, and Thamara Subramanian, Equity Audit and Strategy Manager for The Winters Group, to discuss Subramanian’s chapter “Make a Difference with Your DEIJ Data: A Four-Step Process.” Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

Understanding how HR policies impact people differently due to institutionalized inequity is crucial to creating a justice-centered culture. So is questioning and interrogating longheld practices that serve as barriers to hiring BIPOC talent, from how job ads are worded to arbitrary requirements to unchecked bias throughout the interview process. In this companion episode for Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with Celeste Warren, Vice President of Merck’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Center of Excellence, to explore the topics in Gonzalez’s chapter, “Recruiting, Hiring, and Other HR Practices for Racial Justice.” Join them as they discuss the role of HR in bringing about organizational change and how the lived experiences of BIPOC employees bring valuable perspective to the work. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work is a change management process. Like any change management process, there’s going to be resistance for a variety of reasons: Employees may be unclear about their role, feel uncomfortable about their capabilities, or disagree with what’s being proposed. However, working through that resistance pays off when people start to realize that centering those most impacted creates mutual benefits for everyone. In this companion episode for the book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), contributing authors Kevin A. Carter, VP of Strategy and Assessments, and Thamara Subramanian, Equity and Strategy Manager, join special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez to discuss their chapters and how they use qualitative and quantitative data to address resistance at the macro, meso, and micro levels. Listen in for practical advice on approaches that give voice to the voiceless and reframe complaints as valuable qualitative data. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

When taking a developmental approach to racial justice, coaching leaders who have lived in predominantly monocultural, monolingual environments will be distinct from coaching those who have had a lot of exposure and experiences with different cultures. In this podcast episode for the new book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with contributing author Terrence Harewood, Ph.D., and Beth Zemsky of Zemsky & Associates Consulting (www.bethzemsky.com) to explore the topics in Harewood’s chapter, “A Developmental Approach to Racial Justice.” Join them as they discuss how tools like the Intercultural Developmental Inventory® can help with meeting people where they are so they can make progress toward racial justice. Be a part of the conversation! Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

It’s so important in the quest for racial justice that leaders step up with their actions and not just their words. They must be willing to be courageous and vulnerable, and ready to anticipate criticism in the name of justice. In this companion episode for the new book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with Lorraine Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, for a conversation based on Winters’ chapter “The Leadership Imperative.” Listen in as they discuss why honesty and showing up as your authentic self is crucial to being the type of leader who will challenge long-held norms to achieve justice. Want to share your thoughts on racial justice at work? Be a part of the conversation by posting on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

What type of mindset is needed to cultivate a psychologically safe workplace? What do we need to bring in terms of caring, compassion, and empathy? In this next episode of the companion podcast for Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), co-hosts Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez continue their discussion with The Winters Group team on their “why” for writing their chapters. Join Lead Client Success Account Manager Katelyn Peterson, author of “Closed Mouths Don’t Get Justice”; Instructional Designer Rochelle Younan-Montgomery, author of “Accountability through Restorative Dialogue”; and Lead Instructional Designer Scott Ferry, author of “Employees Can’t Be Safe until They Feel Safe” and “Allyship Is for All,” as they share stories and examples of how to create a psychologically safe workplace conducive to speaking up about microaggressions and engaging in restorative dialogue. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

In this companion podcast episode for Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023), lead author Mary-Frances Winters and special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez ask members of The Winters Group team to share their “why” for writing their chapters. Listen in as Thamara Subramanian, Equity Audit and Strategy Manager and author of “Make a Difference with Your DEIJ Data: A Four-Step Process,” and Dr. Megan Larson, VP of Marketing and Business Development and author of “Disrupting the Racist Narrative in Marketing and Advertising,” share their stories and discuss the role of gatekeeping in racial justice work. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts on racial justice at work on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.

The new book Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023) by Mary-Frances Winters and the team at The Winters Group, Inc., reimagines policies, practices, procedures, and ways of working that foster equity and justice for all. In this kickoff episode of the book’s companion podcast, co-hosts Winters and Racial Justice at Work special projects editor Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez sit down with contributing authors Dr. Megan Larson and Leigh Morrison for an expanded discussion of Winters’ chapter on the minimization, weaponization, and demonization of racial justice concepts, including the terms “critical race theory,” “white supremacy culture,” and even “unconscious bias.“ Join us as we reflect on shifting collective consciousness in ways that are both actionable and sustainable. Want to be a part of the conversation? Share your thoughts or personal stories about this topic on any social media platform using #RacialJusticeAtWork.