Why and How to Implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Into Your Society

by Amanda Brahlek | Jun 24, 2022 | Uncategorized

by Brad McAlister with Kate Yaughn Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) looks different for every person and every association, but every group needs an action plan to move towards better DEI. Moving toward action is often the hardest part of DEI, but today’s blog...

PMG’s Commitment to Diversity

by Amanda Brahlek | Sep 17, 2021 | Employment

By Sarah Timm, CMP, CAE-HC, PMG President and CEO PMG has and continues to be committed to spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the organizations we manage as well as in our company.  Becoming experts in inclusivity best practices has been a...

Diversity in Association Management

by Amanda Brahlek | Dec 18, 2020 | Association Management, Employment, Meetings Management, Uncategorized

Like many similar professional fields, Association Management is not particularly diverse. One could argue that Association Management is somewhat obscure, with very few children claiming they want to be Project Managers when they grow up. Because of said exclusivity...

Helping Our Societies Lead the Way in Diversity and Inclusion

by Amanda Brahlek | Jun 5, 2020 | Association Management

The murder of George Floyd has resulted in demonstrations across the United States and worldwide, but we know that this event alone is not what prompted such an impactful response. This tragedy, along with several recent injustices and tragedies to black people, is...

PMG’s Stand on Belonging and Inclusion

by Amanda Brahlek | Jun 3, 2020 | Company Culture

In the words of the great Martin Luther King, Jr., “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Like you, those of us who make up Parthenon Management Group find ourselves wanting to fix something...