roup and makes for plenty of new and fresh ideas and discussion. There are also a couple of C-compliant types that anchor the group with their attention to detail and ability to focus on the task at hand which can be tedious at times.SexThe members of the DAPC are mostly men. To be precise, there are 11 men and 4 women. The gender roles are not quite traditional or conventional though. The type of woman that a job like this attracts is not what one might expect. The gender roles are a bit blurred and even though the numbers are skewed in the favor of the men, the women have no difficulty having their viewpoint heard. This can be a very interesting dynamic because the expectations of the men in the group about female personality and demeanor is rooted in other more traditional female roles similar to those modeled for them by their spouses and mothers. AgeThere is some diversity in the age distribution of the DAPC. It is the goal of the committee to include varied viewpoints for the subject matter and it is a focal point to create a diversity of experience in the membership. There are members who work in entry-level positions and members who are nearing retirement after a full career with the organization. I applaud the attempt at creating age and experience diversity and I believe that it is important to address the changing needs of the department and of the membership.HealthMost of the members of the DAPC are in relatively good health. Some of the older members face some moderate health concerns that are common among individuals of their age, but for the most part the group has no distinct health characteristics.AttitudeThis is an area where much diversity exists. In fact, there is probably an excess measure of attitude. Some of the members bring personal agendas to the table and at times, strong attitudes and personalities combine for a mixture that is not conducive for a productive meeting. In one of the meeting planni...
