You may be ready to embark on a DEI strategic plan, but there are numerous hurdles to overcome. We share some of the most common challenges. Right now, the data in our survey shows that there's clear support behind diversity, equity and inclusion at work, but guess what? That road isn't free of its bumps and obstacles.

We determined in the previous chapter that there are disconnects in terms of who should actually be in charge of your company's DEI strategic plan. Some say it should be the executive leadership. Others say it should be HR. Others, still, say it should be everyone.