Jeff Session: Inadequacy Of Diversity In Federal Justice
DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP MEMO
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Introduction.
Leadership and diversity are two topics that have been discussed over a period of time. More particular is the topic of the minority being allowed into leadership and the resultant effects of that. Diversity and leadership do not only mean involving the minority into leadership but also creating an atmosphere in which all people feel valued, respected and with the same opportunities as others.
How Session should try and increase Diversity in Federal Justice.
Jeff Session on the inadequacy of diversity in the US justice department recommends the nomination of a black person into the attorney general position; one of the most influential positions in the US among the 35 …show more content…
In Jeff Session’s case, the lack of a black nominee in a list of 35 U.S attorneys is an indication of diversity. Different leaders have different views on diversity and deal with it differently. Research shows that the most successful leaders have strength in various emotional intelligence competencies. These include self-awareness, self- regulation, motivation, empathy and social skill. When combining these competencies with the diversity, a leader can make the best decision.
For Jeff Session to be able to increase diversity in the federal justice, he should try and grapple fully with implicit bias. According to research, there is a widespread tendency to harbor an inherent bias against disadvantaged groups. It should thus be acknowledged that this happens and take steps that will help and counteract this …show more content…
Diversity can be viewed as a resource for leadership complexity. One thing that should be understood is that diversity will differ with the definition of a leader. Leadership style is in positions to provide a more satisfactory response to persistent discrimination that is experienced by the socially disadvantaged groups.
Diversity leadership should consider the impact of social identities embedded in organizational identities, the political aspect of leadership, socio-psychological process and the follower perspectives. Leadership commitment to diversity originates in instrumental, normative or the sufficient grounds and informs practices. An organization should exhibit leadership commitment to diversity as a moral issue, communicate diversity issue both internally and externally, develop effective recruitment and retention strategies for diverse potential and current
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
Introduction.
Leadership and diversity are two topics that have been discussed over a period of time. More particular is the topic of the minority being allowed into leadership and the resultant effects of that. Diversity and leadership do not only mean involving the minority into leadership but also creating an atmosphere in which all people feel valued, respected and with the same opportunities as others.
How Session should try and increase Diversity in Federal Justice.
Jeff Session on the inadequacy of diversity in the US justice department recommends the nomination of a black person into the attorney general position; one of the most influential positions in the US among the 35 …show more content…
In Jeff Session’s case, the lack of a black nominee in a list of 35 U.S attorneys is an indication of diversity. Different leaders have different views on diversity and deal with it differently. Research shows that the most successful leaders have strength in various emotional intelligence competencies. These include self-awareness, self- regulation, motivation, empathy and social skill. When combining these competencies with the diversity, a leader can make the best decision.
For Jeff Session to be able to increase diversity in the federal justice, he should try and grapple fully with implicit bias. According to research, there is a widespread tendency to harbor an inherent bias against disadvantaged groups. It should thus be acknowledged that this happens and take steps that will help and counteract this …show more content…
Diversity can be viewed as a resource for leadership complexity. One thing that should be understood is that diversity will differ with the definition of a leader. Leadership style is in positions to provide a more satisfactory response to persistent discrimination that is experienced by the socially disadvantaged groups.
Diversity leadership should consider the impact of social identities embedded in organizational identities, the political aspect of leadership, socio-psychological process and the follower perspectives. Leadership commitment to diversity originates in instrumental, normative or the sufficient grounds and informs practices. An organization should exhibit leadership commitment to diversity as a moral issue, communicate diversity issue both internally and externally, develop effective recruitment and retention strategies for diverse potential and current