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The Necessities of Diversity and Leadership. November 17th, 2009. So why are we here?. Goal for today. To get a better understanding of the FBI’s Leadership policy. To get a better understanding of the diversity within the FBI.
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The Necessities of Diversity and Leadership November 17th, 2009
Goal for today • To get a better understanding of the FBI’s Leadership policy. • To get a better understanding of the diversity within the FBI. • To determine how to best use the FBI’s Leadership policy in dealing with real world diversity issues within the organization.
TEST!!! Number your paper 1 - 25
If you have this many correct….. • 21-25 Then you are doing a great job and we may need you to help us teach. • 16-20 Then thank you for your effort. You either pay attention or don’t want to get into trouble. • 11-15 Then we are hopeful you will build on your knowledge from things you learn today. • 6-10 Then OEEOA is probably programmed into your speed dial. • 5 or less. Then you are absolutely in the right place today.
The Four TenantsCharacter • Bla Bla Bla
The Four TenantsCourage • Bla Bla Bla
The Four TenantsCompetence • Bla Bla Bla
The Four TenantsCollaboration • Bla Bla Bla
Define Perception The act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind. Cognition Understanding Awareness Sense recognition
Define Reality The state or quality of being real A real thing A fact
A Case Study: Cambridge Police and the arrest of Dr. Henry Gates Perception vs. Reality
Time Line Arrest - July 16, 2009 First Media Reports - July 20, 2009 Charges Dropped July - 21, 2009 President’s Press Conference - July 23, 2009 Beer Summit - July 30, 2009
Law and Order What may have been Sgt Crowley’s motivation to arrest Dr Gates?
Dr Gates View Racially motivated arrest Police were out of line Response Questioning
FBI Leadership Doctrine Character Competence Courage Collaboration
Video • Insert texting video
Video • Insert in good company video
FBI stat’s Years in FBI
FBI stats Birth year
What class of individuals is developing into one of the fastest growing employee groups? A. Females B. Persons with Disabilities C. Veterans
Trick Question!! • B and C
What is a Reasonable Accommodation? • A reasonable accommodation is any change in an employee’s work environment that would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job and not create an undue hardship on the agency.
Are there any potential issues which could present challenges in supervising this employee group? • Sensitivity • Communication • Knowledge • Empathy • Rapport • Awareness
Things you SHOULD know….. • The ADA was amended this year to expand the definition of “qualified individual with a disability.” This is known as the ADA Amendments Act of 2009 • The agency has a legal obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Things you SHOULD know….. • Many accommodations can be granted at the local level. • The accommodation process should be interactive. • AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST….
Things you SHOULD know….. • If you don’t know what to do - CALL the EEO office.
Harassment • Insert Pink Panther Video
What is Harassment • Definition: Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct on any basis (e.g., race, sex, disability, etc) that results in a hostile work environment or a tangible job action and there is a basis for agency liability
Race Color Sex National Origin Disability Age Religion Sexual Orientation Parental Status What are the Basis for Harassment?
What is the most common complaint that comes into the Office of EEO Affairs? RETALIATION!!!
Retaliation • Participation in EEO activity (e.g., filing a charge or participation in an investigation) OR • Opposition to unlawful employment discrimination
So what exactly is Retaliation? Adverse Action taken against an individual because of: