Question

What three recommendations would you give the US Army to implement or improve their diversity efforts?

Answer 1

In the case of the army, the consideration for diversity efforts has more to do with inclusion than finding individuals, due to the presence of one of the strongest forms of cultures we can observe anywhere. This has more to do with the presence of bias and the tendency for neglect than anything else. This is why, in order to improve the diversity efforts, we will first need to remove the prevalent bias that is present through audits and looking into the history of cases in the past that featured assaults, or how to leave is sanctioned, and if a trend can be observed within the set structure. Diversity efforts would need to include smaller teams, with two to four individuals from different diversities in order to allow the individuals to separate from their herding mentality and groupthink and appreciate diversity for what it truly represents, recognizing that there are different but that is what makes every individual unique, learn from their style, form unique bonds which would not have happened if the individual were part of their own groups. Armies have always shown respect trust to be at the core of their groups and this is why, breaking a group down would be a hard and gradual process, and, we should not expect the individuals to just accept the change, rather, they should be given the necessary time to adjust to their newer environment, especially if they are feeling out of place to ensure that they can form the necessary place and trust within the group, as it is essential for their work and even, some cases, their survival.

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