The best place to start when developing a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program is to:

The correct answer is C. Conduct a needs assessment. Launching a DEI strategy without first understanding your organization's current state can lead to misalignment. A needs assessment identifies representation gaps, barriers, and opportunities to embed DEI across systems and culture. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Leaders

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ASubmit a budget request
BReview business unit metrics
CConduct a needs assessment
DEnlist organizational champions

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Launching a DEI strategy without first understanding your organization's current state can lead to misalignment. A needs assessment identifies representation gaps, barriers, and opportunities to embed DEI across systems and culture. Extract from HRCI-aligned HR knowledge (Leadership and Strategy ?DEI emphasis): The SPHR-level process begins with "collecting data to inform inclusion strategy." This includes representation audits, climate surveys, and qualitative inputs to build DEI goals based on actual organizational needs.

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