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Marketing &
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Building Flotilla Unity
A Diversity Perspective
Workshop Facilitator IRENE WETZEL
D11NR Diversity Advisor / Civil Rights Coordinator
Volunteering in the Auxiliary
Our structure creates a format
Our ingenuity are resources
Our common goals provide strength
Our teamwork skills put it all together
Workshop Overview Teamwork What is Diversity? Planning as a Team Differences and Problem Solving Diversity Vision Statement Goals and Objectives Tools for Success NACO 3 Star Award for Excellence in
managing Diversity
Valuing Diversity
Being responsive to those
unlike ourselves by understanding
the strength of difference.
Diversity Management
The process of creating and maintaining a positive environment
where the differences of all people are recognized, understood, and valued
so that all can achieve
their full potential.
Building or . . . Eroding Teamwork
. . . and our FUN
“Flotilla members should do it this way.”
Laughing at a “put-down joke “
“We’ve always done it that way.”
“OR . . . . “
STEREOTYPING Chips away our foundation
Erodes our focus
Fragments our force
Our missions become neglected
Warning: It is natural to stereotypeWE ALL DO IT!
Diversity Factors
Race
Gender
Age
EthnicHeritage
Ability &Disability
GeographicLocation
Religion
FamilyStatus
Income
WorkExperience
Education
PrimaryLanguage
EyeColor
Right orLeft Handed
MusicPreference
Personality
Primary Secondary
Sexual Orientation
Unique Human Attributes
Personality styles
Generation
Socioeconomic
Education
Life styles
Physical & Mental Capabilities
Gender Age Race Color Religion DISABILITY Sex NationaL
Origin
U.S. Demographics
U.S. Demographics (Projected through 2050)
0
20
40
60
80
Year
Per
cent
White
Black
AmericanIndian
Asian/PacIslander
Hispanic
AUXILIARY DIVERSITYBuilds strength . . .
greater foundation
Greater potential . . . for mission opportunities
Respect for individual value creates . . .
TEAM WORK
Ideas What do we have in common as Auxiliarists?
What types of diversity do we find in the Auxiliary?
How can we broaden our foundation
for mission success?
Implementation
WHAT WORKS? Build strengths of our differences within the
membership which create teamwork and mission success.
IMPROVEMENTS?Resolve differences of opinion, functioning
modalities, and skill sets.
Truth is: The more we know ourselves the less we criticize others.
Creating Success on Rough Seas
Is difference in view points creating disagreement, or conflict? – If success is blocked, we need to resolve the
issue with integrity and respect
Resolution with respect for all– Find common goals / values– Agree to workable resolutions
Contact Diversity Advisor to serve as a facilitator.
Teamwork: Here’s How Listening with an open mind Clarify Respond to build Exchanging ideas Be part of the planning Function within our structure Involvement Implementation Mission Success
Character Strength Builds Unity
Pride in who we are
– As an Flotilla Member
– As part of the Flotilla Team
Be a positive force
– As an Flotilla Member
– As part of the Flotilla Team
Tools for Success: Planning
Member Involvement Planning
– Annual planning meeting
– Every year set goals with revisions
– Mentor, FSO-MT, FSO-PS
Planning Together CreatesInvolvement
Flotilla Activity Planning – Brainstorming– List of Activities to pursue
Year Long Tentative Calendar– Post-its on large calendar– Revised three months out
Strategic Planning
Initial Agreement – Commitment Vision and Mission – Articulate Assessment of Needs – Identify (Surveys) Goals – Focused on Needs Strategies for Goals – Practical, Specific Prioritize Goals and Strategies Action Steps – Specific Tasks Evaluation Plan – Member Feed Back
Tools for Teamwork
Who we are, . . . A Roster
Area of Responsibility, . . .List of Officers
“Keeping in the loop,”. . . Communication
What we do, . . . Calendar (Missions, Training, Fellowship)
Learn from the Past, . . . Plan for the Future
USCG Auxiliary Diversity Goals and Objectives
G o al 1P o s itive
E n viro n m ent
G o a l 2V a lu e A ll
A u xiliar is ts
G o a l 3P ro m o te
In d ivid u alS u ccess
D iversity G oals and O bjectives
How do we achieve our diversity goals?
Goal 1 – Positive Environment
Goal 2 – Value All Auxiliarists
Goal 3 – Promote Individual Success
NACO 3 Star Award forExcellence in Diversity
Accomplish three action items in each goal area (A total of nine action items)
Submit a letter of application to the DCP/DA
Applications submitted after July 1st will be presented to the DCO at NACON.
Unlocking Diversity Will Be Our Mission Success
Our commonalities of missions,
built by respect for diversity
creates success