Mary-Frances Winters Archives | The Inclusion Solution

A Point of View: Identity Politics is Not Ruining the World

by Mary-Frances Winters | Jun 20, 2019 | 0

As we enter yet another political season where we continue to witness alarming polarization and seemingly no unifying themes, it is disheartening to see the United States disintegrate further into “us and them” rhetoric. Liberal Democrats are accused of being too focused on “identity politics” while neglecting themes that would appeal to everyone, in particular, working-class whites. So, what is identity politics anyway?

The Buzz: At the Heart of the Heartbeat Bills

by Mary-Frances Winters | May 16, 2019 | 0

Over twenty states have passed, or are in the process of introducing, restrictive anti-abortion legislation. More than 300 proposals were introduced in states from January to March, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio and Kentucky passed bills this year that ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Alabama’s “Human Life Protection Act” was signed into law this week.

The Work We Didn’t Do: Failure to Take the Lead

by Mary-Frances Winters | Apr 4, 2019 | 0

As we know, DEI work is complex, can be polarizing, and, I would add, delicate. This is why I feel strongly that we must assess learners’ readiness and take a developmental approach. The risk of shutting down the opportunity for learning is high when we don’t consider the learner’s capacity to comprehend and process certain concepts. I encountered a situation about 15 years ago where a client representative insisted that her leadership team was ready to have deep discussions about racial injustices, even though they had not done any previous DEI work.

A Point of View: Power, Privilege and Modern-Day DEI Work

by Mary-Frances Winters | Mar 21, 2019 | 0

DEI practitioners’ efforts focused solely on appealing to morality and fairness may be for naught with those who have the power to change systems. We have to be more attuned to the psychology of power and develop education and interventions that demonstrate that understanding.

The Buzz: Reflections on 35 Years of ‘The Work’ (VIDEO)

by The Winters Group, Inc. | Mar 21, 2019 | 0

The Winters Group was founded on March 16, 1984. This week, we are proud to celebrate our 35th Anniversary. In honor of the work done and anticipation of the work we must continue to do to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, Mary-Frances Winters shares her reflections on the past 35 years. In the video below, she shares more about her journey, the progress we’ve made, and the barriers we still seek to address.

Facing Fragility: Cross-Generational Fragility – The Dominant Perspective

by Mary-Frances Winters | Feb 14, 2019 | 0

[Editor’s Note: This piece forms part of the “Facing Fragility” series. Find the previous posts here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.] As I reflected on this assignment, it was difficult for me to think...