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5 Ways to Stay Productive During Finals Season
Finals season can be overwhelming, but staying productive doesn’t have to be stressful. Discover five practical tips to help you set goals, manage your time, create a focused environment and balance self-care, all while staying motivated!
Winter Break Reset
As winter break approaches, it’s important to use your time wisely and reflect on the first half of the school year. Learn how to set yourself up for success in the new year!
Turning Tension into Teamwork: 5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is a necessary transferable skill. Whether dealing with an argument on an officer team, among competition partners, or in a personal relationship, these five tips can help you positively resolve conflicts in the future.
A Note for the Overachievers: How to Thrive During the Mid-Year Grind
Overachievers often find themselves caught between wrapping up the semester and preparing for the year ahead as December rolls in. This is when the pressure peaks, and maintaining balance becomes crucial. Here’s how you can keep your drive without sacrificing your well-being.
Celebrate Entrepreneurship Month with Intuit for Education
Unlock your members’ entrepreneurial success! Celebrate entrepreneurship with real-world skills and first-hand learning for your students with Intuit's Entrepreneurial Finance curriculum.
Case Study of the Week: Choosing the Right Channel
Step into the role of an entrepreneur who has created a line of all-natural haircare products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products.
Congratulations to the Members that Achieved SBE Individual Certification
Congratulations to the members who have earned individual certification through DECA's School-based Enterprise (SBE) Individual Certification Exam!
The Ultimate Recap of the 2024 Power Trip
Filled with workshops, the Competitive Excellence Experience and a VERY memorable DECA After Dark at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, members from across the globe had the opportunity to grow as leaders and network with others doing the same.
Over 2,500 DECA Members Gathered at the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte
From November 15-17, 2024, over 2,500 DECA student and advisor members attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Charlotte, NC. Congratulations to the Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!
Announcing the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2024-2025 Virtual Business Challenge (VBC). They have earned the opportunity to compete during the DECA International Career Development Conference this spring.
Case Study of the Week: Spend, Spend, Spend!
Step into the role of a personal finance advisor. A new client is having difficulties saving and has asked you for help.
Case Study of the Week: Contingency Factors in Hiring
Step into the role of the human resources manager at Kid’s Castle Daycare, a daycare center located in a medium sized town. You must explain to the human resources intern why assessment and contingency factors are important in hiring employees at the daycare center.
Case Study of the Week: Keeping the Fixings Bar at Burger Country Fresh
You are to assume the role of the operations manager at Burger Country, a fast food restaurant with five locations that specializes in hamburgers. The owner of the company has asked you to explain operational considerations in a new portion of each restaurant called the “fixings bar.”
Case Study of the Week: Remarketing a Classic Shoe Store
You are to assume the role of a marketing communications consultant hired by Cost Less Shoes, a national chain of discount footwear for men, women, and children. The CEO of the company has hired you to develop a marketing communications plan that will remarket the brand.
5 Ways to Improve Your Prepared Event
Written events can be difficult to master. What does a winning project look like? What kind of before-hand preparation is required?
Improving the Employee Experience
This year's Business Operations Research topic focuses on ways to improve the employee experience. We visited with Intuit, Men's Wearhouse and Marriott International to learn how they are charting a course for the future of their workplace culture based on their experiences from the past year.
Rules to Live By: The Nature of Ethics
When you think of ethics, what comes to mind? Doing what people say you should do? Obeying the law? While these can both be part of ethical behavior, it takes a lot more than just listening to authority figures or doing what’s legal to be an ethical person.
3 Ways to Handle Burnout
Have you ever experienced a case of burnout? If so, it can be a challenging experience. During the school year, we take on many responsibilities and may find it hard to balance work, academics and life with so much on our plate. It is important to find a way to take a break and rest–both physically and mentally–to avoid burnout.
Case Study of the Week: Investing Money at a Bank
You are to assume the roles of the investment manager and investment specialist at Cross Town Bank. You will be meeting with a customer to discuss options for investing in order to earn a return.
3 Ways to Celebrate a DECA Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to spend the Halloween season than doing it DECA style! Here are three ways you can celebrate Halloween the DECA way.
Case Study of the Week: Credit Card Ethics in the Workplace
You are to assume the roles of the human resources director and the operations director at Braxton Productions,. The president has asked you to determine if an employee’s actions are ethical, how to respond, and how to communicate any changes in processes to staff.
How to Best Prepare for Your Next Role-play
With competition season fast approaching, the number one thing on many competitors’ minds is the thought of how they can crush their role-play in front of their judges. Unfortunately, there is no magical hack to make your presentations better but these tips should definitely help!
10 Things You May Not Know About DECA Direct Online
How well do you know DECA Direct Online? Check out these ten cool features to help you get the most out of the site.
Case Study of the Week: Helping Teens with Financial Goals
You are to assume the role of a financial counselor that works with teenagers. You will be meeting with a client to discuss a personal spending plan that will help meet the client’s financial goals.
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Case Study of the Week: Using Ticketing Kiosks to Gather Customer Information
Step into the role of a ticket sales representative at Wild Escape Amusement Park. Your supervisor has asked you how the park can gather customer information using ticketing kiosks.
A Look Back at DECA's Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference
DECA's 2024 Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference was one for the books! With over 1,100 members in attendance, this conference has set a precedent for a year full of experiencing DECA's difference in preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.
Congratulations to DECA's 2024 Certified School-based Enterprises
Congratulations to the DECA School-based Enterprises that earned a 2023-2024 Chapter Certification!
Super Bowl: Beyond the Stadium
Regardless of whether you have a ticket to the game or not, the Super Bowl is so much more than 60 minutes of football and a half-time show. It is a whole week, allowing fans to experience incredible events in new, fun travel destinations.
Case Study of the Week: Live Podcast Tour Tickets!
Step into the role of the promotional director for Roundtree, a podcast network that ranks third in podcast publishing. The president of Roundtree wants your team to create a promotional plan to sell-out the remaining Interesting podcast live tour tickets.
Insights and Advice from Collegiate DECA Alumni on Navigating the Business World
Check out DECA Alumni’s experiences, expertise and advice as former DECA members. Read about how DECA has shaped their careers and futures following college graduation.
Collegiate DECA ICDC: Things to Do in Austin
With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin lets you create your own soundtrack. So, look around and put the Live Music Capital of the World® on your playlist.
Empowering African Voices: Gloria Mensah, Executive Director, GK Folks Foundation
Gloria Mensah's journey is a testament to the transformative power of dedication, compassion and hard work. As the Executive Director of GK Folks Foundation, she continues to uplift African communities, leaving an indelible mark on Utah’s non-profit leadership landscape.
The Big Game: The Economic Impact of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is much more than just another sporting event; it extends far beyond the stadium and allows for amazing growth opportunities for businesses and individuals alike, attracting tourists and fans for years to come.
Navigating the Path to Collegiate DECA Executive Office
Collegiate DECA Executive Office is an exciting opportunity to exercise your leadership skills and make a lasting impact within DECA. To help you navigate the campaign trail successfully, here are a few of my favorite tips and strategies.
8 Tips to Maximize Social Media Outreach
The strategies of networking are constantly expanding! Social media and digital interactions are a key part of a growing presence in any organization. Maximize your social media outreach by implementing these 8 strategies.
How Streaming Platforms Score Big in Super Bowl Monetization
With the new age of unlimited streaming services, the Super Bowl from your couch is like never before. Keep reading to look at the innovative ways streaming platforms capitalize on the biggest game of the year.
