List of Contributions

We can proceed with discussions of inclusive systems as if there were not fierce opposition or we can address the opposition directly. I prefer the latter. We can talk about how to achieve our goals by defining them in terms that don't provoke the politically-offended class? Examples: We find the best ...

I've been pleased to see so many individual and organizations persisting in DEI despite the misplaced hostility of the Federal executive branch and some state governments. ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE ENGINEER Columbus MS ---------------------- ...

I believe you make an excellent point, provided that we express it as increasing our diversity by inclusion of "exceptional spatial reasoning, systems thinking, and inventive problem‑solving" talents (as you state it) and not excluding those who possess those skills for reasons unrelated to their ability ...

Good point about Target misjudging its client base, Ernesto. The 2023 blow-back against their "Pride" displays apparently came from people who didn't shop at Target anyway. Dropping DEI just alienated a chunk of their cliental without appeasing the opposition. It's good news that organizations are ...

We've seen articles about companies that have prospered by doubling down on DEI. The linked Forbes article suggests that Target stores erred by publicly abandoning their DEI commitments. Do you agree that's the cause or is it something else? Is there a lesson for engineering firms? Bill Mc The Quiet ...