This week we are going to take a deeper dive into some of the challenges a leader faces with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in todays workplaces. Diversity refers to differences among people and can encompass many characteristics, including race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, organizational function, education, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical ability, religious belief, and political ideology Rawley, 2021). An organization that make a committed decision to move forward with an extensive DE&I program must understand the challenges involved. Taking the initiative to develop and implement creative ways to overcome these changes is important for success of the program. Below are high-level challenges: Challenges of Workplace Diversity, Cognitive bias, Communication, Resistance to change, Interpersonal conflicts, Cultural differences and Cost. Based on the challenges listed above, what are some recommendations you would make as a leader driving DE&I in the organization?