Research Catalog

Title

Diversity leadership in the U.S. Department of Defense : analysis of the key roles, responsibilities, and attributes of diversity leaders / Maria C. Lytell, Kirsten M. Keller, Beth Katz, Jefferson P. Marquis, Jerry M. Sollinger.

Author

Lytell, Maria C., 1979-

Publication

• Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Corporation, [2016]
• ©2016

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Additional Authors

• Keller, Kirsten M.
• Katz, Beth
• Marquis, Jefferson P.
• Sollinger, Jerry M.
• National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
• Rand Corporation, issuing body.

Description

xxiv, 153 pages; 23 cm

Summary

"This study identifies the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics (KSAOs) needed in individuals who will be responsible for implementing strategic diversity plans in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The authors interviewed more than 60 diversity leaders in industry, the public sector (including DoD), and academia and reviewed relevant scientific literature, education programs, and advertised job requirements. The study found that primary roles and responsibilities for diversity leaders include strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, tracking diversity trends, and human resources-related activities. To carry out these responsibilities, diversity leaders would ideally have the following KSAOs: interpersonal skills; business expertise; leadership skills; equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity knowledge and skills; a driven personality and commitment to diversity; analytical abilities and skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and multicultural competence. Certain KSAOs are harder to develop than others (e.g., personality attributes and motivation) and should form the basis of selection of diversity leaders. Other KSAOs, such as problem-solving, communication, and technical skills, are easier to develop and may be enhanced through training and education. The study recommends a three-step plan for DoD to help determine how to train and educate future DoD diversity leaders: (1) determine whether there should be a separate professional development track for diversity and inclusion personnel, (2) determine training and education requirements by focusing on those KSAOs more amenable to development, and (3) determine the best means for fulfilling those requirements (e.g., whether to outsource the training)"--Publisher's description.

Series Statement

[Research report] ; RR-1148-OSD

Uniform Title

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1148-OSD.

Alternative Title

Diversity leadership in the United States Department of Defense

Subjects

• Minorities
• Leadership
• Multiculturalism
• Diversity in the workplace > United States
• United States > Department of Defense > Personnel management
• United States > Armed Forces > Training of

Note

• At head of title: National Defense Research Institute.
• "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153).

Contents

Preface -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Introduction: Study Questions and Approach -- Organization of This Report -- Chapter 2. Roles and Responsibilities for Diversity Leaders: Views on Roles and Responsibilities for Diversity Leaders -- Proposals for Structuring a Diversity Office in DoD -- Summary -- Chapter 3. KSAOs for Diversity Leaders: KSAOs Identified by Diversity Leaders -- Summary -- Chapter 4. Selection and Development of KSAOs for Diversity Leaders: Leadership KSAOs by Organizational Level -- Malleability of Leadership KSAOs -- Professional Development for Diversity Leaders -- Diversity Education Programs at Higher-Education Institutions -- Summary -- Chapter 5. Conclusions and Recommendations : Several KSAOs Are Preferred or Required to Perform Diversity Leader Roles and Responsibilities -- Some KSAOs Can Be Improved Through Training and Education -- DoD Should Determine Training and Education Requirements for Diversity Leader Positions -- Final Remarks -- APPENDIXES: A. Methodology -- B. Job Posting and Interview Coding and Results -- C. Diversity Education Programs -- References.

Call Number

JFE 17-2392

ISBN

• 9780833092700
• 0833092707

OCLC

953708537

Author

Lytell, Maria C., 1979- author.

Title

Diversity leadership in the U.S. Department of Defense : analysis of the key roles, responsibilities, and attributes of diversity leaders / Maria C. Lytell, Kirsten M. Keller, Beth Katz, Jefferson P. Marquis, Jerry M. Sollinger.

Publisher

Santa Monica, Calif. : Rand Corporation, [2016]

Copyright Date

©2016

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

[Research report] ; RR-1148-OSD

Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1148-OSD.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-153).

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Added Author

Keller, Kirsten M., author.

Katz, Beth, author.

Marquis, Jefferson P., author.

Sollinger, Jerry M., author.

National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.

Rand Corporation, issuing body.

Research Call Number

JFE 17-2392