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The Power of Local Knowledge: Why Product Development Should Start with Listening to Your Community

Stern + Associates

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color.

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Leadership Through Influence: Takeaways from Zoe Chance

Stern + Associates

Last month, Stern Strategy Group employees were fortunate to participate in an in-house workshop led by Zoe Chance , Yale School of Management professor and client of Stern Speaking & Advisory, who specializes in persuasion and decision-making. Zoe explained that “people take the path of least resistance.”

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The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Digital Media and AI on October 25th

Deirdre Breakenridge

It’s a lot to encompass, so we’re going to dive into the topic to help communicators improve strategy, storytelling, and relationship building. ET the #PRStudChat community will gather for a Twitter chat focused on Digital Media and AI. Martin is a communications strategist and teaches digital strategy. PRStudChat.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Notable Thought Leaders Opening New Doors to the Future

Stern + Associates

Leadership that Harnesses the Power of a Team Linda A. is a world-renowned expert on leadership and diversity-driven innovation. is an authority on stress management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and women’s leadership within organizational environments. Hill, Ph.D.

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How We Made Our Chapter Event More Inclusive

PRSay

Three-quarters of keynote presentations included women, and at least one had a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Its programs combine hands-on work experiences, classroom-work-readiness curricula, customer service education, leadership training and financial literacy classes. Attendees could also hear from a solo female breakout speaker.

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

Physical events cancelled during lockdown shifted online as COVID-19 disrupted conferences, meetings, training sessions and workshops. Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. These were maintained throughout the lockdown.

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Black History Month 2023: Notable Thought Leaders Opening New Doors to the Future

Stern + Associates

Leadership that Harnesses the Power of a Team Linda A. is a world-renowned expert on leadership and diversity-driven innovation. is an authority on stress management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and women’s leadership within organizational environments. Hill, Ph.D.