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Why should your organization prioritize diversity and inclusion now? Why should unconscious bias education be a priority? These are questions that you will have to answer, and it will be difficult to do so. “Why” puts people on the defensive. “Why” makes people uncomfortable. “Why” requires an explanation, which then requires you to dig deep for an answer. When it comes to unconscious bias at work, there's the possibility that you won't like what you find when you start digging.

However, “why” is the very thing you need to know when embarking on a journey to tackle unconscious bias and create an inclusive workplace. Just ask leadership expert Simon Sinek. In his book Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, he explains that answering the why can inspire cooperation, trust, and change. Why does unconscious bias education matter to you? The only way to answer that question is to understand what matters to your company. What is the goal and mission of your business? You may discover that diversity, inclusion, belonging, and creating a great workplace culture don't actually matter to your company at all, depending upon what you value. If you're unsure about your company's core values, you'll find further detail about this in the next chapter, but for now it's enough to understand that the motivation behind your decision to prioritize diversity and inclusion should stem from your organization's foundational values.