Discussion Questions:

1. How are population trends affecting the U.S. Navy’s education and operations? What might the
organization have to do to adapt to these trends beyond what they’re already doing?

2. What challenges might the Navy face in adapting to a more diverse student body at the Naval
Academy?

3. Just like the dilemma that businesses face in retaining diverse employees, the Navy has to ensure that
once its workforce is trained that those individuals stay with the organization. What can the Navy do to
assure this?

4. Would mentoring or employee resource groups be appropriate for a military organization? Explain.
How might a mentoring program or employee resource groups be implemented in the Navy?