; and (2) the Department should— (A) develop mechanisms to ensure that the Foreign Service promotion list appropriately promotes a diverse workforce; and (B) establish criteria within the Foreign Service Employee Evaluation Report that include evaluating the support of Foreign Service officers for equal employment opportunities. 107. Leadership engagement and accountability (a) Reward and recognize efforts To promote diversity and inclusion (1) In general The Secretary shall implement performance and advancement requirements that reward and recognize the efforts of individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the Department in fostering an inclusive environment and cultivating talent consistent with merit system principles, such as through participation in mentoring programs or sponsorship initiatives, recruitment events, and other similar opportunities. (2) Outreach events The Secretary shall create opportunities for individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the Department to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion with the workforce on a regular basis, including with employee resource groups. (b) External advisory committees and boards For each external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the Department appoint members, the Secretary is strongly encouraged by Congress to ensure such external advisory committee or board is developed, reviewed, and carried out by qualified teams that represent the diversity of the organization. 108. Professional development opportunities and tools (a) Expand provision of professional development and career advancement opportunities The Secretary is authorized to expand professional development opportunities that support the mission needs of the Department, such as— (1) academic programs; (2) private-public exchanges; and (3) detail assignments to relevant positions in— (A) private or international organizations; (B) State, local, and Tribal governments