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NE-II Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you will: Understand the basic definition of diversity. Recognize the importance of Inclusiveness to a team. Understand simple behaviors that can make diversity work for a patrol.

NE-II The Usual Suspects The “usual suspects” in the movie “Casablanca” were rounded up because they were not the folks Louis felt comfortable with.

NE-II Think for a minute about... The people in your unit at home The people you work with Are there people you count on all the time? When it really needs to get done, do you turn to the usual suspects to make it happen?

NE-II The Usual Suspects Do they have the same work ethic as you? Are you alike in many ways? Do you know them better than others? What about the other folks? How are they different?

NE-II Diversity Diversity... Any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another. As leaders, to make it part of how we think and work, means understanding another word...

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9 What happens when a patrol makes diversity work? All skills and life experiences are put to work to achieve success. The experience is richer for all.

NE-II But what happens if diversity isn't made to work as a strength? People feel they experience negative treatment. Strong emotions build that get in the way. We are not always talking about discrimination. It can be as simple as always turning to the “usual suspects.”

NE-II Patrol = People Successful patrols put differences to work. Successful patrols will function as a team. Members of a team are responsible for the whole group. How do you make diversity work in a patrol? Include everyone on the team!

NE-II What can I do? When you lead, make sure everyone has challenging opportunities to contribute and learn. Consider how your leadership style affects the team environment. Take time to show you care. Recognize individual and team achievements. Reach out and learn something from everyone.

NE-II Food for Thought Does everyone understand and agree with what success looks like for your patrol at Wood Badge? Do you actively sense how team members are doing and do something about it? Are you teaching each other skills so all can more fully participate? Do team members support one another during times of conflict? Does the team work to ensure everyone is performing at his or her best? Do you celebrate individual success as a group? Does everyone feel like they are contributing something to and getting something from the patrol?

NE-II Powerful Concepts Simple Behaviors Diversity and inclusiveness are powerful concepts. Make them work and the team will grow! Make them work and you will grow!

NE-II Learning Objectives As a result of this session, you should: Understand the basic definition of diversity. Recognize the importance of Inclusiveness to a team. Understand simple behaviors that can make diversity work for a patrol.

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NE-II Change control log DateVersionChangesBy Jan. 14, templateFred M. Stringer