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3 Quick Tips to Nail Your DECA Role-Play
With some competitions in full swing and many coming up in a month or less, many competitors are practicing and preparing for their role-play. Here are some pointers to brush up on that will help you nail your time in front of a judge.
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2016-2017 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 1 ICDC Qualifiers
DECA congratulates finalist teams in the first round of the 2016-2017 Virtual Business Challenge.
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2016 #OwnYourFuture Chapter Campaign Winners
Congratulations to the #OwnYourFuture chapters that participated in this year's DECA Chapter Campaigns!
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First Time Competitors Survival Guide
Go and grab your DECA blazer and your nicest tie, because the competition season is upon us! Here’s a three-step guide to get you through your first competitive conference.
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3 Tips to Consider for Your Written Event Project
Although written events are long and hard to prepare for, the hard work definitely pays off in the end! Here are some tips to ace your written event in anticipation of #DECAICDC.
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4 Excellent Study Resources to Use for the DECA Exam
With district-level conferences approaching, it is important for members to start practicing for their exams. Here are some helpful resources that you can utilize as you work toward success!
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6 Easy Ways to Engage Your Audience for a Better Presentation
If you’ve ever been nervous in front of an audience, you’ll know how much of a difference it makes when you can get the crowd engaged right from the start.
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Why Is Your Competitive Event Exam So Important?
DECA competitions are coming up fast! How will you #OwnYourFuture and advance further in each competition? One factor that is often overlooked in DECA competitive event performance is the exam!
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10 Ways to Put the Unity in Your CommUNITY Service Campaign
Community service is an amazing experience that allows us to leave our mark on the world, but getting other high school students involved can sometimes be difficult. Here's how to make it happen!
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Finding Your DECA Competition Soul Mate
It’s the beginning of the year and competition season is just around the corner. Deciding on which role-play or written project to choose may largely depend on who you wish to compete with, but before you go full throttle with your first pick, make sure to weigh out the strengths and weaknesses that your potential team may have.
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4 Skills for Effective Teamwork
If you are athletic and grew up playing a lot of organized sports, or if you were involved in your school’s student council or theater productions, you already may be very familiar with group dynamics and working on a team; however, if you didn’t, working on a team may be somewhat new to you.
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DECA Scholarship Recipients 2015-2016
Congratulations to these EPIC members!
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Get into the Gap
If you’re one of the many students delaying or thinking about delaying college, here’s what you should know to have a productive and meaningful gap year or semester.
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DECA Direct Magazine: What Comes Next?
As another year in DECA nears its end, it’s time to look forward to what comes next! Whether you’re preparing for college, seeking internships or getting ready to start your career, you’ll find the resources you need to stand out from the crowd.
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Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Award Recipients
DECA Inc. announces the recipients of the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Recognition Awards.
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Case Study of the Week: Laney Bee's Customer Service Send-off to the Competition
A rival store in the area will be closing its doors soon and the Laney Bee district manager decided that your store location will honor a rival company’s gift cards for 30-days.
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Collegiate DECA 2020-2021 Leadership Passport Program Recipients
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Collegiate DECA Leadership Passport Program recipients!
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10 of the Most Influential Businesswomen of 2020
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we explore the top 10 most influential businesswomen from 2020.
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5 Business and Leadership Books That Should Be on Your List
Throughout my academic career, I have found that a good book is hard to beat. I can honestly say that certain books have even changed my life—everything from basic tasks such as how I make my bed, to greater things like the way I think and process information.
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3 Creative Ways to Recognize Your Chapter’s Competitive Event Finalists
Association conference season is in full swing and we all know what that means… it’s DECA Glass season! To take competitive event finalist recognition to the #NextLevel this year, we have to think outside of the box. Here are three ways that your chapter can get creative to do just that!
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Coral Glades DECA Benefits Good Karma Pet Rescue
Coral Glades DECA members hosted a donation drive to collect supplies for the animal rescue organization, Good Karma Pet Rescue.
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Maximizing a Telethon Moment for Brand Awareness, Partner Activation and Cause Raising
MDA shares a special look at how a moment like the MDA Telethon can help lift up a brand, bolster fundraising and cause raising, and the importance that partners like DECA play in the success of MDA’s mission.
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Super Bowl Ads: Is It Worth It?
The stage is set, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV, hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. But enough about the game already... It's time for the real excitement—the commercials!
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I <3 DECA (and Fundraising Too!)
As the season of love approaches, it is time to begin brainstorming creative ways to spread the DECA love! Continue reading to learn some fun ideas that will allow your members to feel the love this February while raising funds for your chapter!