Inclusive Leadership Excellence and Diversity Program in D 7

The U.S. Coast Guard Inclusive Leadership Excellence and Diversity Program in District 7.

By Tom Bamford, District Directorate Chief-Logistics

The U.S. Coast Guard Inclusive Leadership Excellence, and Diversity (ILEAD) program for District 7 is now active. The ILEAD program initiative was developed by the Commandant for both the Active Duty and the Auxiliary. This is an anonymous method by which information is passed directly to the Commandant. This means we all have a “seat at the table.” The information passed aff ords our organizations the opportunity to become stronger and more effi cient. The D7 ILEAD opportunity is for any member to share ideas from best practices, present issues, and express the need for assistance. This support initiative is available via a very simple submission form process. There are multiple methods to access information about the D7 ILEAD program, multiple ways to access resource materials for D7 member training, a brochure, and a submission form instructions fl yer. The links to the D7 ILEAD submission web page can be accessed via the District 7 website:

There is a link at the bottom right of the main page – “D7 USCG ILEAD Program.” • On the upper left of the main page access can be made under the staff listings –

“Diversity and Inclusion” department page via the link at the bottom of the department page – “D7 ILEAD Program.” • Main page on the upper right side, both the links to the HR Corner and to Members

Only have access to the D7 ILEAD program. Resource materials are also listed in the

HR Corner at the bottom of the category list. • On the Members Only page the D7 ILEAD program link is shown in the menu list. NOTE: This link and the other links go to the main D7 ILEAD submission page which is in the MEMBER ZONE and can only be accessed via the members’ sign-in credentials for security.

ILEAD continued Once on the main D7 ILEAD page, the program information is shown. Included are:

• D7 training and instruction materials, the brochure, and the submission form information fl yer. • The submission information fl yer pdf has links and a QR code that take the user directly to the D7 ILEAD Member Zone page. • The QR code gives mobile users the opportunity to access the submission process. At the bottom of the page is the link to open the submission form. Provide the simple information requested and click on the submit button at the bottom of the page. All submissions are totally ANONYMOUS!! There is a provision on the form that provides an opportunity for a member to request they be contacted. Once the submission is made the member will receive a confi rmation notice that the submission was received. All information is reviewed, and the appropriate personnel are notifi ed.

Think of this opportunity as a “Digital Suggestion Box.” The D7 ILEAD program provides every member regardless of their role or tenure, the opportunity to help grow the organization in many ways. District 7 has what is known as the Leadership Diversity Advisory Council (LDAC) comprised of individuals from both the Active Duty at the Sector District levels and the Auxiliary since we will be interfacing with each other. The D7 ILEAD Auxiliary’s primary administrative contacts are the following: • Faron Petteys • Ramiro Antorcha • Louise Damon • Tom Bamford A very special thank you to those members who provided their time and off ered contributions to ensure the success of the D7 ILEAD program for all members. For further information or instruction, please contact unit leadership in your division or fl otilla. We ask that this announcement be given the widest distribution possible. Ω