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COMDTNOTE 5351
SUBJ: FIELD INPUT FOR THE COMMANDANTS LEADERSHIP, EXCELLENCE, AND
DIVERSITY (LEAD) COUNCIL
1. The purpose of the LEAD Council is to gather information and make
recommendations to enhance leadership development practices, support
a diverse and inclusive workforce, and as necessary, bring field
leadership and diversity issues to the highest levels of Coast Guard
leadership. Semi-annually the LEAD Council will meet and consider
issues including unfiltered input submitted by field personnel.
2. The next meeting of the Commandants LEAD Council for 2012 will be
4-7 June in Washington DC. Coast Guard military members (active and
reserve), civilian employees, and auxiliarists are highly encouraged
to provide the LEAD Council with input on leadership and diversity
related topics for discussion. Issues should be submitted to
Tanya.L.Schneider(at)uscg.mil or Orion.R.Bloom(at)uscg.mil no later
than 21 May 12. Members are encouraged to discuss their proposed
topics with their local Command and Command Chief as well as to
utilize the Leadership and Diversity Advisory Council (LDAC) network
prior to submission. Submissions should be limited to one succinct
paragraph framing the issue with recommendations if appropriate.
3. The intent of this message is to provide an avenue for members to
communicate leadership and diversity concerns to the Commandant via
the LEAD Council. This is not intended to supersede the existing
Chain of Command or the equal opportunity process. It remains a
members responsibility to work via their chain of command and report
grievances or complaints related to equal opportunity policies.
4. Questions about this message or the LEAD Council should be
directed to CDR Tanya Schneider, COMDT (CG-12B), (202) 475-5247 and
Tanya.L.Schneider(at)uscg.mil or LT Orion Bloom, COMDT (CG-133),
(202) 475-5517 and Orion.R.Bloom(at)uscg.mil.
5. Mr. Curtis B. Odom, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources, sends.
6. Internet release authorized.