• Due to the U.S. decline in GDP, the Division of Motor Vehicles has cut approximately 40% of the workforce in each of its centers (going from 60 full-time employees to 25 full time and 5 part time) and intends to continue with "business as usual" with a mandatory 10 hours of overtime each week. Additionally, your agency is now responsible for the operations of "Passports." Consider the role of a public leader and evaluate how you might lead your center through each stage of team development.

• Select three leader traits you consider most important throughout team development. Analyze why these traits are important and speculate on how their absence would impact team dynamics.

Inclusive Leadership. Inclusive leadership requires conscientious dedication to using all of your team members rather than just those with whom you feel comfortable." Please respond to the following:

• Analyze and explain how a public leader can use inclusive leadership to promote diversity within the agency. Provide examples.

• Assess a public leader's responsibility toward inclusion. What public leadership traits and behavior challenge this type of leadership when the representation of minorities is limitless?