This document summarizes a presentation on closing the diversity gap by integrating cutting-edge research. It discusses how ASAE approved including diversity in its strategic plan in 2007 and launched a multi-year research study. The study is analyzing diversity literature and conducting a meta-analysis and comprehensive survey. The presentation explores how organizations define diversity and common paradigms. It outlines the business case for diversity and reviews evidence that increased diversity may not always directly correlate to improved performance or profits. The presentation provides recommendations for effective diversity and inclusion programs and training.