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os by Roger Bazeley
dual is unique by recognizing our individual differences
exual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical
ologies.
VISION: the Coast Guard will be recognized as the
“service of Choice” in the federal government for
recruiting, retaining and sustaining a ready, diverse
and highly-skilled total Workforce. We will foster
an environment in which every individual has the
opportunity to prosper and contribute to Coast
Guard missions.
VALUES: HONOR, RESPECT, and DEVOTION TO
DUTY-- the Coast Guard Core Values embody the
very nature of selfless service achieved through the
contributions of each individual.
Leadership Accountability Goals and Performance
objectives
Develop methods to ensure leader accountability
for implementing diversity initiatives and programs.
Implement a communication and engagement
strategy to keep members informed, gain involvement,
and develop ownership to successfully address
diversity management training, issues, and concerns.
Utilize leaders at all levels throughout the Coast
Guard/Auxiliary as force multipliers in promoting the
importance of diversity in organizational climate.
OR express
1. Fully Utilize Communication and Focus Groups to
Improve the Workforce Cultural Climate
2. Capitalize on the use of social media to
communicate the importance of diversity and to
broadcast outcomes.
3. Expand outreach to Achieve Access opportunity
for Under-represented Populations including
those with Disabilities
Strengthen our partnerships with the public and
private sector as a force-multiplier for the Coast
Guard. As we capitalize on agency relationships
to achieve results, we will expand our coordinated
efforts with external stakeholders through outreach
activities. It is through these activities that we will
spread awareness of Coast Guard opportunities
and reach as many people as possible from diverse
backgrounds and cultures
Outreach and Marketing Goals and Performance
objectives
The Coast Guard must be in the field reaching as
many people as possible from diverse backgrounds
and cultures to increase awareness of all of our
opportunities. We must also engage leaders within
the community, government, academia, and industry
in order to leverage their influence.
Ensure equitable Hiring, Career and Volunteer
opportunity for all Members
With an over-the- horizon focus, we must prepare
for the future by providing the keys to success to
all members of the organization through timely
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