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A #MulticulturalEngagement strategy is an intentional approach that ensures businesses and their employees reflect and connect with #diverse cultural perspectives. To develop a successful multicultural engagement strategy, businesses should consider the following key questions: 1. What cultures are we engaging with? How are we building relationships with different cultural groups? 2. What is our existing multicultural engagement strategy? If we don’t have one, how can we create one that aligns with our core values and reflects cultural diversity? 3. How do we measure the success of our multicultural engagement strategy? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Zb0Rb0 #DEIstrategy #DEI

Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a #biotechnology client to transition from a traditional Computer System Validation (#CSV) approach to a Computer Software Assurance (#CSA) approach to comply with the FDA draft guidance on 'Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software.’ Read here for a summary of the project: https://hubs.ly/Q02YZFzn0

“Your purpose is our purpose.” This is an ideal that has led Clarkston’s leadership for over 30 years and will continue to do so well into the future. 2024 has brought a new level of change and disruption to businesses of every shape and size. While we are proud of the strides our firm has made, we are excited to build on and grow the initiatives outlined in our 2024-2025 Citizenship Report. In this report, we detail our progress and performance in 3 main areas of focus for our firm: Our Stewards, Our Communities, and Our Clients, and we outline our goals and commitments moving forward to build a more sustainable and equitable world. See our #CSR report here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z4nyc0

Based on insights from the recent #WOCIP conference, our team has outlined how organizations in the #LifeSciences industry can go about achieving #HealthEquity in 2025, with a focus on representation, patient-centricity, and industry trends. Here is part two of our takeaways from the 8th Annual Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) conference: https://hubs.ly/Q02YZFzh0

#ArtificialIntelligence impacts nearly all areas of a business, but the most common uses are to improve the customer journey, fuel product innovation, and optimize product management and organizational practices. We break down these 2024 AI trends in #ConsumerProducts here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YZBQh0

Curious about how to create an IT roadmap for #commercialization, which can save time and money? In this article, Clarkston’s?Irene Birbeck?and Wesley Ange share key elements to understanding your company’s commercial goals, deciding between in-house and outsourced capabilities, and clearly defining requirements in order to create an effective #ITroadmap for commercial growth. View their guest column article with Clinical Supply Leader here: https://lnkd.in/gN5ZXFbr #IT #Roadmap #TechImplementation #CommercialGrowth #LifeSciencesIndustry

Clarkston's Brandon Miller recently shared thoughts on #ally support in the workplace and life sciences industry as part of a DEI panel with SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening). See the article here: https://lnkd.in/ewD-UJaK “Companies should consider their #DEI vision and goals and understand the commitment. Until they get a solid core and have that alignment in their leadership team to what DEI means within the company, they’re not going to effectively launch any other DEI initiatives. #Allyship is incredibly important in any organization, no matter how big or small, or what industry you're in.” - Brandon Miller

Clarkston’s Erica Parks Murray, LaToya Lee Jones, and Brandon Miller recently attended the 8th annual Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The overarching message of this year’s conference was “Unity – Amplify, Activate, Act.” Professionals shared the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities on how to best promote #unity in the #LifeSciences industry, with a focus on six key themes: 1) health equity and inclusive research 2) mentorship, leadership and career empowerment 3) health, wellness, and sisterhood 4) corporate strategy 5) industry and market trends 6) collaboration Here is part one of our takeaways from the conference: https://hubs.ly/Q02YXYjR0 #HealthEquity #WOCIP

The most recent #PrimeBigDealDay occurred on October 8 and 9, and while it took place months ahead of the #HolidaySeason, 24% of participants reported using the sale to purchase holiday gifts. These Prime Day lessons learned provide a helpful guide for #eCommerce organizations as they prepare for the upcoming #holidayshopping season: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yr7X00

Clarkston's Jenny McLean, Managing Partner and Retail Industry Lead, was highlighted for her "excellence in client service" as a 2024 honoree of Consulting Magazine's Women Leaders in Consulting?Awards. Congratulations to all recipients! See the list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/eWSQ9BGB