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As an advisor, DECA provides you with a powerful array of chapter strategy tools and classroom resources that you can integrate into classroom instruction to apply learning, connect to business and promote competition — a key motivator for members. Use the resource center to identify activities from DECA’s Comprehensive Learning Program, and implement them as authentic learning experiences to help DECA members develop and apply skills outlined in your curriculum. In addition, advisor professional learning modules are available to assist you in your role as a chapter advisor.
Begin your rise as an emerging leader by understanding what it’s like to be led by you! The DECA Leadership Styles assessment will help you identify your sweet spots and blind spots as a DECA leader.
Begin your rise as an emerging leader by understanding what it’s like to be led by you! The DECA Leadership Styles assessment will help you identify your sweet spots and blind spots as a DECA leader.
Begin your rise as an emerging leader by understanding what it’s like to be led by you! The DECA Leadership Styles assessment will help you identify your sweet spots and blind spots as a DECA leader.
The DECA Leadership Team is the core group of DECA members that provides leadership to the entire DECA chapter. The DECA Leadership Team should have defined roles and responsibilities that support the chapter’s mission and goals.
The DECA Leadership Team is the core group of DECA members that provides leadership to the entire DECA chapter. The DECA Leadership Team should have defined roles and responsibilities that support the chapter’s mission and goals.
The DECA Leadership Team is the core group of DECA members that provides leadership to the entire DECA chapter. The DECA Leadership Team should have defined roles and responsibilities that support the chapter’s mission and goals.
Use this template to craft an informational letter from a DECA student leader to the parents or guardians of potential DECA members.
Use this template to craft an informational letter from a DECA student leader to the parents or guardians of potential DECA members.
Use this template to craft an informational letter from a DECA student leader to the parents or guardians of potential DECA members.
Developed by the chapter officer team, the Program of Leadership is a strategic plan that sets the direction and goals for the chapter and includes detailed work plans to achieve those goals.
Developed by the chapter officer team, the Program of Leadership is a strategic plan that sets the direction and goals for the chapter and includes detailed work plans to achieve those goals.
Developed by the chapter officer team, the Program of Leadership is a strategic plan that sets the direction and goals for the chapter and includes detailed work plans to achieve those goals.
Use this activity to help introduce your students to DECA as they navigate DECA.org to become familiar with DECA's Educational Programs.
Use this activity to help introduce your students to DECA as they navigate DECA.org to become familiar with DECA's Educational Programs.
Use this activity to help introduce your students to DECA as they navigate DECA.org to become familiar with DECA's Educational Programs.
Develop a personal philosophy that incorporates the purpose of DECA, your role as a teacher-advisor and the role and responsibilities of student members.
Develop a personal philosophy that incorporates the purpose of DECA, your role as a teacher-advisor and the role and responsibilities of student members.
Develop a personal philosophy that incorporates the purpose of DECA, your role as a teacher-advisor and the role and responsibilities of student members.
Use this template to create a donation request letter for your chapter.
Use this template to create a donation request letter for your chapter.
Use this template to create a donation request letter for your chapter.
You are to assume the role of the owner of VEGAN CRAVE. The chain has received another round of funding and your business partner (judge) wants you to weigh the economic pros and cons associated with spending.
You are to assume the role of the owner of VEGAN CRAVE. The chain has received another round of funding and your business partner (judge) wants you to weigh the economic pros and cons associated with spending.
You are to assume the role of the owner of VEGAN CRAVE. The chain has received another round of funding and your business partner (judge) wants you to weigh the economic pros and cons associated with spending.
You are to assume the role of a small business consultant. A client (judge) wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.
You are to assume the role of a small business consultant. A client (judge) wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.
You are to assume the role of a small business consultant. A client (judge) wants to start a business and has asked you for information about franchises.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of TWILIGHT CHILDCARE. An investor in the business (judge) has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of TWILIGHT CHILDCARE. An investor in the business (judge) has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.
You are to assume the roles of the owners of TWILIGHT CHILDCARE. An investor in the business (judge) has asked your team to develop a plan to promote the new business to targeted markets.
You are to assume the role of the risk management team for BIG BANK. The new president of the bank (judge) wants to meet with your team to discuss the risks associated with the banking industry.
You are to assume the role of the risk management team for BIG BANK. The new president of the bank (judge) wants to meet with your team to discuss the risks associated with the banking industry.
You are to assume the role of the risk management team for BIG BANK. The new president of the bank (judge) wants to meet with your team to discuss the risks associated with the banking industry.
You are to assume the role of a product manager at SNACKTIME, a company that produces various snack foods. The product director (judge) wants you to generate new product ideas based on a recent study.
You are to assume the role of a product manager at SNACKTIME, a company that produces various snack foods. The product director (judge) wants you to generate new product ideas based on a recent study.
You are to assume the role of a product manager at SNACKTIME, a company that produces various snack foods. The product director (judge) wants you to generate new product ideas based on a recent study.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at MADISON FOODS. The owner of the store (judge) wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at MADISON FOODS. The owner of the store (judge) wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.
You are to assume the role of the general manager at MADISON FOODS. The owner of the store (judge) wants you to determine a new service to offer that will lead to increased sales.

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