These are the critical components that will equip business leaders to own DEI outcomes. While news feeds are dominated by stories of high-profile companies publicly walking back or cutting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, a majority of companies remain committed to DEI. In a March 2024 Gartner survey of 90 DEI leaders, more than 70% stated that they had not restructured, paused hiring, or rebranded their DEI programs in response to backlash.