Diversity leadership in the U.S. Department of Defense : analysis of the key roles, responsibilities, and attributes of diversity leaders / Maria C. Lytell, Kirsten M. Keller, Beth Katz, Jefferson P. Marquis, Jerry M. Sollinger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lytell, Maria C., 1979- author.

Keller, Kirsten M., author.

Katz, Beth, author.

Marquis, Jefferson P., author.

Sollinger, Jerry M., author.

Contributor:

National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.

Rand Corporation, issuing body.

Series:

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1148-OSD.

[Research report] ; RR-1148-OSD

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Department of Defense--Personnel management.

United States.

United States. Department of Defense.

Diversity in the workplace--United States.

Diversity in the workplace.

Armed Forces.

Personnel management.

Leadership.

Minorities.

Multiculturalism.

United States--Armed Forces--Training of.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 153 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Diversity leadership in the United States Department of Defense

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Corporation, [2016]

Summary:

"This study identifies the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics (KSAOs) needed in individuals who will be responsible for implementing strategic diversity plans in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The authors interviewed more than 60 diversity leaders in industry, the public sector (including DoD), and academia and reviewed relevant scientific literature, education programs, and advertised job requirements. The study found that primary roles and responsibilities for diversity leaders include strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, tracking diversity trends, and human resources-related activities. To carry out these responsibilities, diversity leaders would ideally have the following KSAOs: interpersonal skills; business expertise; leadership skills; equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity knowledge and skills; a driven personality and commitment to diversity; analytical abilities and skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and multicultural competence. Certain KSAOs are harder to develop than others (e.g., personality attributes and motivation) and should form the basis of selection of diversity leaders. Other KSAOs, such as problem-solving, communication, and technical skills, are easier to develop and may be enhanced through training and education. The study recommends a three-step plan for DoD to help determine how to train and educate future DoD diversity leaders: (1) determine whether there should be a separate professional development track for diversity and inclusion personnel, (2) determine training and education requirements by focusing on those KSAOs more amenable to development, and (3) determine the best means for fulfilling those requirements (e.g., whether to outsource the training)"--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Preface

Tables

Summary

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Introduction: Study Questions and Approach

Organization of This Report

Chapter 2. Roles and Responsibilities for Diversity Leaders: Views on Roles and Responsibilities for Diversity Leaders

Proposals for Structuring a Diversity Office in DoD

Chapter 3. KSAOs for Diversity Leaders: KSAOs Identified by Diversity Leaders

Chapter 4. Selection and Development of KSAOs for Diversity Leaders: Leadership KSAOs by Organizational Level

Malleability of Leadership KSAOs

Professional Development for Diversity Leaders

Diversity Education Programs at Higher-Education Institutions

Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations : Several KSAOs Are Preferred or Required to Perform Diversity Leader Roles and Responsibilities

Some KSAOs Can Be Improved Through Training and Education

DoD Should Determine Training and Education Requirements for Diversity Leader Positions

Final Remarks

APPENDIXES: A. Methodology

B. Job Posting and Interview Coding and Results

C. Diversity Education Programs

References.

Notes:

At head of title: National Defense Research Institute.

"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153).

ISBN:

9780833092700

0833092707

OCLC:

953708537