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NASA Diversity and Inclusion Framework: The Role of IT

Explore the role of IT in NASA's diversity and inclusion framework, its impact on innovation and problem-solving, and the benefits it brings to the organization. Learn about NASA's workforce diversity, inclusion initiatives, and the importance of leadership commitment. Discover how the IT community can contribute to creating inclusive work environments.

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NASA Diversity and Inclusion Framework: The Role of IT

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  1. NASA Diversity and Inclusion Framework: The Role of IT Brenda R. Manuel Associate Administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity August 15, 2011

  2. Organizational Functional level/Classification Diversity Wheel External Traditionalist pre-1946 Family/ Parental Status Work Content/ Field Relationship/ Marital Status Management Status Religion Internal Military Race Gender Baby Boomers 1946 - 1964 Language/ Accent Income Division/ Department Unit/Group Age Union Affiliation Ethnicity Personality Recreational Habits Appearance Millennial’s 1981 - 1999 Physical & Mental Ability Sexual Orientation Gen X 1965 - 1980 Geographic Location Work experience & style Educational Background Work Location Seniority Source: Internal & external dimensions adapted from Marilyn Loden & Judy Rosener, Workforce America 1991

  3. Progression of Diversity vs. Progression of IT Development/Evolution 1950s – 1960s: Mainframe Computers 90s – 2000s: The Wireless PC Tablet/Smart-phone/ Mobile devices – Wireless and software free Cloud Computing – all data and applications stored remotely 70s and 80s: The wired PC ? 2000s-: The Business Case: Redefining Diversity and Inclusion 1990s: Diversity Management 1980s: Multi-Culturalism 1970s: Affirmative Employment for EEO Groups 1960s: Civil Rights Enforcement ?

  4. How NASA Defines Diversity: Diversity isthe similarities and differences in the individual and organizational characteristics that shape our workplace.

  5. NASA Tech Diversity NASA Mobile Devices

  6. Geographical Diversity (Location of NASA Centers) 35% 10% 18% 39%

  7. NASA Workforce Diversity Gender Men:65%Women:35% Age 20’s: 8% 30’s: 14% 40’s: 33% Race White: 74% Black: 12% Hispanic: 6% Asian/Pacific Is.: 6% Native American: 1% Multiracial: 1% 50’s: 34% 60’s: 10% 70’s +: 1%

  8. Diversity of the IT Community:Demographics Race: Men: 54% Age: Women: 46%

  9. NASA Occupational Diversity Clerical: 4% Professional Administration: 29% Includes 99% of IT Scientists and Engineers: 62% Technicians: 6%

  10. How NASA Defines Inclusion: isthe means by which we optimize the benefits to mission inherent in our diversity, for example, the policies, procedures, and practices that an organization puts in place to create more inclusive work environments. Inclusion

  11. The Business Case: Why are Diversity and Inclusion beneficial to NASA? The research literature on Diversity and Inclusion identifies factors that contribute to a competitive advantage. Better technical solutions and problem solving, Stronger critical analysis, Greater innovation and creativity, Deeper understanding of and greater effectiveness in organizational communication patterns, Higher levels of employee engagement, and Cultural shift toward valuing fairness and respect for individual contributions,

  12. The Business Case: Innovation in Problem Solving • Ability to fully leverage innovation and creativity www.InnoCentive.com

  13. The Business Case D&I impact on profit is key in the private sector

  14. Diversity & Inclusion Foundation at NASA Diversity & Inclusion Survey Agency Diversity & Inclusion Plan NASA Administrator as Diversity Champion Diversity & Inclusion Partnership

  15. The Business Case: Recent NASA D&I Survey Responses • Understanding Diversity and Its Benefits

  16. The Role of the IT Community: The Framework Principles • Demonstrated Leadership Commitment Your IT Leadership is a key partner in this effort.

  17. The Role of the IT Community: The Framework Principles Employee Engagement and Effective Communication • Establish an Agency-wide system for communicating information to employees to effectively disseminate critical information • Utilization of traditional as well as innovative media.

  18. D&I Survey Responses: Low Awareness of Diversity and Inclusion • Awareness of NASA policies and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion

  19. The Role of the IT Community: The Framework Principles D&I Education and Awareness • Establish a suite of managerial and employee training and development tools, particularly informal education and awareness utilizing innovative media.

  20. The Role of the IT Community: The Framework Principles Commitment to Community Partnerships • Assist in the creation of a high-tech clearinghouse for resources, best practices and sharing of ideas that link the Agency’s many outreach programs.

  21. Q & A

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