anzy Lawhorn is the senior director of diversity, inclusion, and organizational development at Sargento Foods Inc. and is the current vice chair of the Center for Advanced Studies in Business board of directors, of which the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development is a part.
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Three Tips for Getting Stakeholders Invested in Your DEI Professional Development
Successful leaders know that creating and fostering a diverse organization is an immense benefit. Here are a few recommendations to gain support from key stakeholders.
Three Principles for Changing “the Right” Organizational Performance Issue
Leaders trying to improve performance will often change elements of their organization and turn to tangible things such as organizational restructure, training, or new technology to solve their problems. Identification of the root cause issue is a critical step to ensuring successful organizational change and performance improvement.
Is Your Organization Structured for Success?
This article examines six elements of organizational design needed to execute strategy as well as tips to avoid dysfunction and poor performance.
75 Stories – Chris Hagen, Program Coordinator
Chris Hagen joined the team at the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development in January 2021 as a program coordinator.
Innovation is the new Competitive Advantage
The most successful companies are building innovation into every aspect of their organizations. Being innovative is no longer a “nice-to-have” or just for startups.
Designing Your Organization with Thoughtful Intent
A poorly designed organization is going to encounter trouble in the marketplace. Smart leaders realize that their organization’s culture either helps or hinders progress towards mission and strategy.
Owning Your Finances [Webinar Recording]
If you want to thrive you must make financial literacy a priority, and that starts with how you manage your money.
Introducing the Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CPED is partnering with Deanna Singh and Dr. Justin Ponder from Uplifting Impact to develop and deliver the new certificate.
Welcome to the Team Deanna Singh and Dr. Justin Ponder
Deanna Singh and Dr. Justin Ponder teach four programs in the CPED Professional Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.