The Navy is a more diverse than it has been in the past but Navy leaders have not rested on their laurels. The goal of the Navy's new Diversity initiative is about drawing the best talent from all aspects of American culture. This diversity initiative provides a strategic framework that is broken down into four areas; recruiting who the Navy brings in; training and development how the Navy instills values; organizational alignment how the Navy continues the momentum of cultural change; and communications how the Navy informs sailors of where we're headed. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Mike Mullen, address during the Total Force Diversity Day made it clear that the importance of diversity at every level in the Navy is a strategic imperative and reminded the attendees diversity starts with the leadership. (CNO, June 2006). The objective is to unify the entire Navy and deepen the cultural change in our institution so that our processes, communication and actions align with our institutional beliefs, values and priorities. To bring about positive change our behavior must also reflect our organizational values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Leadership must drive this alignment of values and behavior. (CNO, August 2005). References Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (June 29, 2006). Diversity a Strategic Imperative. Naval Air Systems Command Total Force Diversity Day. Patuxent River, MD. Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs www.news.navy.mil/local/cno/ Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) (August 12, 2005). Diversity is a Leadership Issue. 33rd annual National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Conference. New Orleans LA. Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs www.news.navy.mil/local/cno/ |
