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career counseling, professional development, and
mentoring in order to retain a highly skilled and
diverse workforce. Provide equitable opportunities
based on performance so every member has the
potential to compete, ensuring promotion and
advancement. Implement mentoring introduction
modules into leadership trainings of all members.
Provide every member the resources necessary to
reach their full potential.
Optimize training and education to enhance
Diversity Management and Leadership Skill-sets
We must ensure members at all levels are provided
the tools to enhance their diversity management
and leadership skill sets by educating the entire
organization on the benefits of inclusion, equity and
respect for all personnel, their talents, experiences
and abilities. Train and educate leaders at all levels in
the organization on how to lead a diverse workforce.
Educate all members (active duty, reserve, civilian,
and Auxiliary) on the benefits of a diverse workforce.
SUMMARY: Diversity Management is critical to the
Coast Guard’s future. The Coast Guard recognizes
that improving workforce diversity is not only a
business imperative, but also a moral obligation.
The service remains committed to building and
sustaining an organizational climate that embraces
the potential and contributions of all employees by
promoting inclusion, equity, and respect.
Team Coast Guard Leadership Commitment
Our commitment to diversity begins at the top and
permeates the entire organization. We are committed
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to ensuring that the Coast Guard is a national
leader in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
Our strategy is focused on building a diverse and
proficient workforce that enables and sustains Coast
Guard mission success. Key features include senior
leadership commitment, performance and mission
focus, and accountability
THE U.S. COAST GUARDS VISION FOR
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PLAN
2015-2018 UPDATED – Admiral Paul F. Zukunft,
Commandant USCG