Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training has become increasingly more prevalent in the workplace. However, it is not uncommon to encounter resistance to DEI training, whether that be from executive leadership or individual team members. Understanding the reasons behind resistance to DEI training is crucial for organizations and facilitators to address these concerns effectively and create successful DEI initiatives.
Kim Hegeman
Understanding Customer-Centricity in Retail
Customer-centricity is all about meeting your customers’ needs while staying true and authentic to your brand. What does that really mean for your retail organization, and how can you embed it into the fabric of your organization?
20 Management Podcasts for Leaders and Managers
Podcasts are a great resource for leaders and managers. They are convenient — you can listen to them almost anywhere at any time — and they are abundant — you can likely find at least one podcast on whatever topic you are interested in.
6 Focus Areas to Create More Effective Meetings
Effective meetings are productive, safe, well organized, relevant and engaging, efficient, and collaborative. Follow these tips to help create more effective meetings.
CPED Welcomes Janet White as Health Care & Life Sciences Executive in Residence
Janet White has joined the CPED team as an Executive in Residence focusing on the health care and life sciences industries. Janet has a strong background in the industry with more than 35 years of experience.
It’s Time to Rethink Your Retail Inventory
Consumer purchasing behavior is changing. As a retail executive you need to examine these changes, how you should prepare, and how you should respond.
Three Business Benefits of Inclusion for Financial Services
The organizations that truly understand inclusion are the ones that are thriving and growing. Inclusive organizations can see business benefits that reach beyond the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Digital Transformation Trends Are Changing Marketing
Changes are creating greater variance in the roles that marketing executives play in an organization. But while the digital economy is changing how we learn about customers and market opportunities and presenting new business models, marketing is still about providing customers with a better value proposition than competitors.
Navigating Digital Transformation
While challenges of digital transformation are likely easy to list, the opportunities also abound. But how do you get to that “digital promised land?” It may seem counterintuitive, but the technology itself is not the answer. At least, it’s not the only answer.
11 Techniques to Motivate Employees
Engaged, motivated workers are more likely to stay with an organization. That means less turnover. Engaged and motivated employees also are more productive. Unmotivated employees can drag down the whole team.