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Teaching the Ethical Principle of Accountability
MBA Research’s ethical principles video on accountability takes a deep dive into accountability, giving students an understanding of what the principle means, its supporting traits, how it plays out in the real world, and how students can use it in their own lives.

The Gray Zone: Resources to Foster Ethical Decision-Making Skills
Welcome to The Gray Zone—that hazy, murky space between black and white, right and wrong. MBA Research offers multiple opportunities to help your students understand that the business world includes many shades of gray. Enhance your instruction using our classic case studies, interactive video series, or both!

Start Now: 3 Tips to Build Your Chapter for Next Year
Class registration for the 2023-2024 school year will be here in a few short months! If your chapter is co-curricular, where you register for a class while being a DECA member, it is important to spread the word early to potential members coming to your school next year. Here are a few tips to help your chapter succeed in gaining new members.

2022-2023 Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2022-2023 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: Customer Reviews for Custom Pottery
Step into the role of the owner of Custom Pottery, a small business located in a city with 300,000 people. An entrepreneurial consultant has recommended that you begin allowing and encouraging customer reviews.

Turn Your Business Idea Into a Reality
So, you’ve got an idea for a business. What next? Whether you want to start a technology company or a restaurant, there are 5 practical steps you can take to bring your idea to life and figure out the next steps.

Building Deep Customer Empathy to Solve Any Problem
Deep Customer Empathy creates shared understanding, insights and motivation to improve the lives of our customers. How do we gain this empathy? By observing people, their behaviors, patterns and environment first-hand, with a keen eye to their pain points and barriers to achieving their goal.

Opportunities that Arose from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Out of the box, creative thinking arose because of COVID. For the live events industry and specifically for EDGE, it meant shifting to remote filming kits and establishing health and safety protocols. It strengthened our client relationships and our team’s cohesiveness.

Over 1,000 DECA Members Gathered at The Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Washington, D.C.
From November 11-13, 2022, over 1,000 DECA student and advisor members from 32 states attended the Ultimate DECA Power Trip in the Washington, D.C. area. Congratulations to the Ultimate DECA Members and Competitive Excellence Experience top performers!

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 44th Semi-Annual Survey of 14,500 U.S. Teens
DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 44th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 14,500 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 15.8 years.
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How to Get The Edge on Member Engagement
As an organization, we want to make sure that all our members are constantly engaged in what is going on inside the world of DECA. Keeping engagement up, especially into DECA Month, is highly important to keep our members involved and engaged within the amazing organization that we’re all part of today.

One DECA: November 2022
Check out what you missed on the November 2022 #OneDECA Call, hosted by DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Unleashing Your Potential During Winter Break
Want to make the most out of your break but not sure how? Here are the top six things to put on your to-do list as you take time off to gain the skills and preparation you need throughout the year!

Competition Power Moves: Mastering Body Language
Effective body language can enhance your message, captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Let's explore the importance of proper body language when presenting and review pro tips to excel in DECA competition.

DECA Scholarships: Your Path to Success
Applying for DECA scholarships is about more than just filling out forms and meeting requirements. In this article, we'll explore DECA scholarships from a different perspective, uncovering aspects people often overlook and touching on DECA’s various scholarships.

Nurturing Leadership Legacies: Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders
Leadership is not just about achieving personal success; it's about leaving a lasting impact on those who follow in your footsteps. This article will explore the importance of mentoring as a leadership legacy and discuss practical ways to implement effective mentoring practices.

‘Tis The Holiday Season
As we slowly wrap up the year and reflect on everything we have accomplished, it is finally time to kick back and have some fun holiday celebrations in our chapters. In this article, check out some ways to make your next chapter meeting more festive!

Case Study of the Week: Determining Depreciation
Step into the role of an accountant for Part-Time Ski, a jet ski rental company located lakeside. The owner of the company wants you to determine depreciation of a piece of inventory and minimum required selling price.

North Dakota Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference
Our chapter at Mayville State recently went to the Fall Leadership Conference. While at the conference, we heard speakers talk about different aspects of leadership and what leadership skills can do for you.

One Diamond: November 2023
Check out what you missed on the November 2023 #OneDiamond Call, hosted by Collegiate DECA's Executive Officer Team.

Case Study of the Week: Special Rates for Groups
Step into the role of the sales manager at Hotel Orchid, a 400-room full-service hotel. The general manager wants you to create a special group rate.

Discover the Perfect Major and Career Path for You
Did you know the average person will have 12+ careers in their lifetime? While thousands of careers and college majors can prepare you for your future, picking a career and education path that works for you takes time and research.

Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Successful entrepreneurs are self-aware individuals who cultivate these traits, allowing them to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the entrepreneurial journey with resilience and determination.

Using Generative AI to Power Student Entrepreneurship
This article provides an overview of how Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT can be leveraged by student entrepreneurs while offering a balanced guide for navigating the entrepreneurial landscape with AI.