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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | www.opensesame.com | (503) 808-1286 | 9 Development Programs to Promote DEI Most organizations have traditionally addressed DEI awareness through compliance education that includes teaching the importance of being aware of unconscious biases and embracing differences in the workplace. But far fewer organizations target development programs for underserved populations or teach leaders, managers, and employees to embed the principles of DEI in everything they do to create a new culture. Programs focused on non-discrimination and regulatory compliance made up 68% of organizations studies by the Brandon Hall Group in their 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarking Study. Courses centered on overcoming unconscious bias and embracing differences in the workplace comprised 56% and 52% respectively. Curricula centered around inclusion themes received less than 25%. Organizations have a long way to go to improve the availability of comprehensive DEI learning opportunities. Leaders must go beyond standard compliance training to build a culture of self-awareness that empowers "unconscious inclusion." Tomorrow's manufacturing leaders need more than obligatory diversity compliance classes; they need to see leadership that reflects the diversity of the customer base and communities the organization serves, and training that proves it. Development Programs Related to Diversity and Inclusion Non-discrimination and regulatory compliance 68% Overcoming unconscious bias 56% Embracing differences in the workplace 52% Diversity and inclusion modules in regularly scheduled management training, leadership and onboarding trainings 33% How inclusive behaviors can be embedded into everyday job activities and responsibilities (such as product design, customer service, etc.) 23% Teaching leaders how to manage diverse populations 23% How the workplace environment and practices can be adapted to be more inclusive 22% Experiential learning led by people from diverse groups 19% None 13% Source: Brandon Hall Group, Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarking Study, 2020