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Why Black Officers Still Fail

Why Black Officers Still Fail. Why Black Officers Still Fail. COL Irving Smith III 7 December 2011. The views presented are those of the speaker or author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its components. Why Black Officers Still Fail. Outline. Background Findings

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Why Black Officers Still Fail

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  1. Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail COL Irving Smith III 7 December 2011 The views presented are those of the speaker or author and do not necessarily represent the views of DoD or its components. Why Black Officers Still Fail

  2. Outline • Background • Findings • Criticisms • Next Steps • Conclusion Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  3. Background Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  4. Brigadier General (Ret.) Remo Butler “Why Black Officers Fail” (1996, 1999) • Black Officers are “failing” in two areas: • Promotion • Command Selection Lists • Remedies • Old boy network • ROTC cadre • Mentoring • Culture Why Black Officers Still Fail 1993 – 1995 lieutenant colonel command designated position list (CDPL) board selection rates Percentages of officers by rank in 1996 Why Black Officers Still Fail

  5. Comparison of the Number of White and Black Officers by Rank in 1994 and 2007 Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  6. 1993-95 & 2005-2007 Board Selection Rates for Lieutenant Colonel Command Designated Positions Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  7. Constructive Criticism • Definitions • Data and Methods • Theory • Stirring the Pot • Self Interest • Branching Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  8. We are doing better but … • Get beyond managing diversity • Strategic communications • Attention, measurement and control • Select the right diversity people • Create a talent management enterprise • Senior black officers contribute to the development Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  9. We are doing better but … Conclusion Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  10. Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  11. Hispanics promoted BZ to MAJ at lowest rates

  12. MFE Branches have the highest promotion rates

  13. Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  14. Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

  15. West Point officers promote BZ MAJ at higher rates for all races Average BZ promotion (6.8%)

  16. Difficultly of education has little effect across most race categories Average BZ promotion (6.8%)

  17. Higher SAT promote at higher rates for all race categories Average BZ promotion (6.8%)

  18. African-Americans are promoted BZ to MAJ at lowest rate

  19. African-American officers retain at higher rates than whites

  20. QUESTIONS? Why Black Officers Still Fail Why Black Officers Still Fail

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