1. Naval Leadership and Ethics Center
Climate of Inclusion

2. Objectives Describe the characteristics of an inclusive climate
Identify barriers to a culture of inclusion
Describe the value that an inclusive environment provides for mission accomplishment
Identify effective methods to establish and maintain a climate that demonstrates inclusion

3. Inclusion When you hear this term what do you think of?
What are all of the differences in your command?
The intent is to create and promote a more inclusive work environment

4. Dimensions of Differences
Military
Experience
Religion
Income
Work
Geographic
Location
Language
Education
Style
Family
Status
Communication
Age
Gender
Ethnic
Heritage
Race
Mental/
Physical
Abilities
Sexual
Orientation
Operational Role and Level

5. Dimensions of Diversity
Military
Experience
Religion
Income
Work
Geographic
Location
Language
Education
Style
Family
Status
Communication
Age
Gender
Ethnic
Heritage
Race
Mental/
Physical
Abilities
Sexual
Orientation
Operational Role and Level
Individual
Group
Organizational
Affiliation

6. Climate
In Group / Dominant
Out Group

7. Your Mission Why is inclusion important to your command?
What are the potential consequences if your command does not embrace inclusivity?
What are some barriers?
Stereotypes
Conventional or oversimplifies images based on type
Prejudice
An opinion formed without knowledge of the facts
What can you do?

8. …influence our behavior
Behaviors
Attitudes
Values

9. Best Practices Clear, concise and well communicated CO Philosophy
Transparency, everything is out and in the open
Leadership is approachable
Holding all to same and consistent standards
CMEO program is active and supported
Frequent opportunities for crew feedback
Everyone feels supported and part of the unit
There are no in groups/out groups

10. Intent vs. Impact Intent (what you meant) vs. Impact
(what you actually said)

11. CNO Diversity Vision Professional culture of fairness & respect
Value each sailor/civilian’s individual contribution
Recruit best talent in America
Equal chance for developing fullest potential in discrimination free environment
Integral part of warfighting, operating forward and being ready
Honest self-assessment
Leadership accountability