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Commanders and leaders must promote harmony
Commanders and leaders must support individual and cultural diversity
Commanders and leaders must ensure that discipline is maintained
Commanders and leaders must provide fair and equal treatment of unit members and employees |
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An effective EO program begins with command support and strong leader commitment at all levels
Leaders set the tone for the unit
Commanders and leaders are responsible for unit EO |
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Advisor – An EOA provides advice to commanders on the EO program
Trainer and Educator – An EOA trains and educates commanders, leaders, and Service members on the EO program
Assessor
Change Agent – An EOA is the commander’s change agent for implementing changes |
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| An EOA provides advice to commanders on the EO program, its policies, procedures, and issues that affect the EO climate of a unit. In addition, the EOA provides guidance and assistance to commanders, unit leaders, Service members, subordinate commands, and civilian employees |
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| An EOA trains and educates commanders, leaders, and Service members on the EO program, policies, procedures, and issues that impact the EO climate and unit readiness |
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| An EOA assists commanders and other leaders on assessing the EO climate of a unit or organization, including determining whether the climate is healthy and positive. The EOA will also recommend actions to improve unhealthy or negative climates |
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| An EOA is the commander’s change agent for implementing changes to the EO program and other related areas that affect the command climate of the organization |
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An EOA must be both a technical and process specialist. An EOA must be knowledgeable of the following areas:
Mission and unit.
Policies, procedures, and regulations.
Organizational and socialization systems.
Problem-solving methodology and organizational assessment.
Background on topics relating to human relations (past and present).
Self and others |
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| An EOA must demonstrate proficiency in the following skills |
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Communication.
Observation.
Instruction and persuasion.
Team building and teamwork.
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating (APIE).
Problem solving |
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| An EOA must demonstrate proficiency in the following abilities |
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Flexibility.
Expression, both written and oral.
Problem sensitivity.
Concentration |
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| An EOA must demonstrate proficiency in the following other characteristics or work styles |
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Professionalism.
Objectivity.
Maturity.
Sensitivity.
Open-mindedness |
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| Values are our conceptions of what is good or bad, desirable or not, and proper or improper. These include our personal values, socially accepted values, as well as, military values. Different groups of people uphold different values |
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Personal
Social
Political
Economic values
Religious |
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| Morals are our beliefs about right and wrong conduct, about what we should do in light of our values |
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| evolved from a collection of moral standards into a formal legal code devised by the government that directs the behavior of all who serve in the military |
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Ethics are the standards of conduct governing an individual or an organization and developed through continual reflection of right and wrong.
A person’s ethics are based on their values and morals, or on the values and morals set by society.
Ethics encompasses two concepts:
a. What is the right conduct for me?
b. What is the right conduct for others |
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| Commanders and other military members commonly consider actions to be the most ethical that will bring the greatest benefit to the greatest number, or that enable the unit to fulfill the mission |
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Who determines whose good is “the” good? Those with the greatest numbers? Those possessing the greatest rank and power?
One cannot know if one has done the right thing until the action is completed
One may explain away, or justify, illegal or unethical actions used to achieve the goal, as in the old saying, "the ends justify the means |
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| DoD Directive 1350.2, Department of Defense Military Equal Opportunity |
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| defines religion as, “A personal set or institutionalized system of attitudes, morals, or ethical beliefs, and practices that are held with the strength of traditional religious values, characterized by ardor and faith, and generally evidenced through specific religious observances |
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| As an EOA, you will be responsible for making ethical decisions, balancing ends and principles in an effort to do what is right |
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| Consider the following approaches when making ethical decisions |
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Find the facts
List the potential solutions and their effects, benefits, and harms
Identify what course of action treats everyone fairly
Identify the principles involved
Consider the potential training possibilities |
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| Diversity Management Definition |
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| Diversity management is defined as the creation of an equitable and inclusive environment that enhances the contribution of all members to fulfill the organization’s mission; where differences are recognized, understood, and valued; and is accomplished through communication, education, policies, programs, selection, retention, mentoring, leadership, and individual accountability |
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| DoD Directive 1020.02 defines diversity management as |
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| The plans made and programs undertaken to identify the diversity within the Department of Defense to enhance DoD capabilities and achieve mission readiness |
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| focuses on preventing and/or correcting discriminatory practices concerned with numbers of minorities and women. It is an attempt to rectify past discrimination against certain groups of people. It requires that organizations affirmatively seek them out; however, it does not set goals or require that individuals be hired |
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| EEO and EO are regulatory |
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| Unlike affirmative action, EO and EEO are used as deterrents to future wrongs and as corrective action if a wrong is committed |
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| Diversity refers to all the differences of individuals. There are no rules that govern diversity management. Diversity management is a process whereby all workforce members’ individual talents, skills, relevant characteristics, and interests are accurately identified, developed, and leveraged to maximize organizational effectiveness to achieve mission goals |
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Diversity Wheel
The primary dimensions of diversity (internal dimensions) are |
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Age.
Ethnicity.
Gender.
Mental/physical abilities and characteristics.
Race.
Sexual orientation |
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Diversity Wheel
These Secondary Dimensions (External Dimensions) are |
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Communication style.
Education.
Family status.
Military experience.
Religion.
First language.
Income.
Work experience.
Work style |
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Diversity Wheel
The third dimension of diversity is structural or organizational diversity |
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Military/civilian/contractor status.
Position in organization Department.
Status.
Rank.
Work function.
Tenure.
Physical location.
Deployment Status |
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