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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

We asked a team of global experts from various areas to share insights on the benefits of DE&I in their organizations and on boards. And then we’ll hold ourselves accountable as board members.” — Larry Gumina, CEO, Ohio Living Diversity beyond gender and race. They also highlight ways to measure your DE&I progress.

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Startup Accelerator/Funding Opportunity: AEP’s IlluminationLAB

The Startup Magazine

In an effort to support startups looking for capital and mentorship, The Startup Magazine is supporting American Electric Power in the launch of its IlluminationLAB global innovation program for technology entrepreneurs. The trio of opportunities, open to any global startup , are designed in partnership with investment firm L Marks.

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[Interview] Mark C. Perna, Founder And CEO Of TFS, Cleveland, Ohio

YoungUpstarts

We’re just not preparing the next generation with the skills they will actually need in our globalizing, automating world. It’s a mismatch between what employers need and what the workforce has been equipped to deliver.

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How The Workplace Divides, Not Unites, Women 

YoungUpstarts

A study of one thousand professionals on leadership qualities found women consistently rate female colleagues lower than their male colleagues on workplace competencies. Consider how you are affected by your own socialization, and what collaboration and leadership means with this person. Expose the wage gap.

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The Biggest Business Fails of 2014 and How to Avoid Them

Up and Running

Walmart is at it again; the world’s largest company (and the biggest private employer with over 2 million workers globally) is unfortunately known for short-changing its employees, including a widely publicized incident last year where one Ohio store threw a food drive for its own workers. Exposing weaknesses, showing biases.

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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

Board Effect

Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. Speakers will talk on such issues as job sharing, social media, remote leadership, building media relationships, and more.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 40: Stan Gloss and Matt Armstead

Steve Blank

Matt Armstead , a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Lumos Innovation , which helps Ohio-area founders launch their startup ideas. Stan Gloss co-founded BioTeam following his tenure in business development with AVAKI Corporation, a pioneer in global grid software solutions. Matt Armstead. And download any of the past shows here.).

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