The Necessities of Diversity and LeadershipNovember 17th, 2009

So why are we here?

Goal for today• To get a better understanding of the

FBI’s Leadership policy.• To get a better understanding of the

diversity within the FBI.• To determine how to best use the

FBI’s Leadership policy in dealing with real world diversity issues within the organization.

TEST!!!

Number your paper 1 - 25

If you have this many correct…..

• 21-25 Then you are doing a great job and we may need you to help us teach.

• 16-20 Then thank you for your effort. You either pay attention or don’t want to get into trouble.

• 11-15 Then we are hopeful you will build on your knowledge from things you learn today.

• 6-10 Then OEEOA is probably programmed into your speed dial.

• 5 or less. Then you are absolutely in the right place today.

The FBI’s Leadership Doctrine

The Four Tenants

The Four TenantsCharacter

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The Four TenantsCourage

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The Four TenantsCompetence

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The Four TenantsCollaboration

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Let’s get started

How many squares do you see?

Define Perception

The act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind. CognitionUnderstandingAwarenessSense recognition

Define Reality

The state or quality of being realA real thingA fact

911 Call for service

Radio Transmissions

A Case Study:Cambridge Police and the arrest of

Dr. Henry Gates

Perception vs. Reality

Time Line

Arrest - July 16, 2009First Media Reports - July 20, 2009Charges Dropped July - 21, 2009President’s Press Conference - July 23, 2009Beer Summit - July 30, 2009

Law and Order

What may have been Sgt Crowley’s motivation to arrest Dr Gates?

Dr Gates View

Racially motivated arrestPolice were out of lineResponseQuestioning

President’s Remarks

FBI Leadership Doctrine

CharacterCompetenceCourageCollaboration

Lessons Learned

Is this the past or future?

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Disabilities and Reasonable

Accommodation

What class of individuals is developing into one of the fastest

growing employee groups?

A. FemalesB. Persons with DisabilitiesC. Veterans

Trick Question!!

• B and C

What is a Reasonable Accommodation?

• A reasonable accommodation is any change in an employee’s work environment that would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job and not create an undue hardship on the agency.

Are there any potential issues which could present challenges in

supervising this employee group?• Sensitivity• Communication• Knowledge• Empathy• Rapport• Awareness

What are your responsibilities?

Things you SHOULD know…..

• The ADA was amended this year to expand the definition of “qualified individual with a disability.” This is known as the ADA Amendments Act of 2009

• The agency has a legal obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Things you SHOULD know…..

• Many accommodations can be granted at the local level.

• The accommodation process should be interactive.

• AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST….

Things you SHOULD know…..

• If you don’t know what to do - CALL the EEO office.

Harassment

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What is Harassment

• Definition: Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct on any basis (e.g., race, sex, disability, etc) that results in a hostile work environment or a tangible job action and there is a basis for agency liability

What are the Basis for Harassment?

• Race• Color• Sex• National Origin• Disability

• Age• Religion• Sexual Orientation• Parental Status

What is the most common complaint that comes into the Office of EEO Affairs?

RETALIATION!!!

Retaliation• Participation in EEO activity (e.g., filing a

charge or participation in an investigation)

OR

• Opposition to unlawful employment discrimination

Group Exercise

So what exactly is Retaliation?

Adverse Action taken against an individual

because of:

Thank you for your time and

attention!!!