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Stephen Nalley is an American Real Estate Executive, Entrepreneur, Veteran, Author and Founder & CEO of Black Briar Advisors.

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Despite DEI rollbacks, some company leaders remain rooted in their initial choice to prioritize inclusivity for their customers and staff. Amid recent pushback on DEI policies across the federal government, private company executives are also rolling back on their organizations’ earlier commitments to invest in DEI program initiatives for employees and the communities they serve. However, other brand leaders are determined to remain connected with a broader, stronger, and more diverse audience base to fuel company growth. And whether it relates to team functionality or delivering high-value products and services, these 10 experts from Fast Company Executive Board know just how important it is to build personalized, user-friendly products and processes that benefit all. Below, featured members each share one way for companies to embed DEI into business design for more inclusive products and work environments.

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11 strategies to fund your brand's latest breakthrough without breaking the bank Establishing a thorough research and development process is the key to any product or service achieving local, national, or global marketplace success. But sometimes, coming up with an allocated "R&D budget" is easier said than done, especially when a company is already facing major budgetary cuts or working with limited resources. If the lack of finances is what stands in your team's way from moving forward on a great investment, 11 experts from Fast Company Executive Board suggest the following best practices to get your R&D stage off the ground without jeopardizing the organization's financial stability.

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Mentorship is more than just a professional relationship. It’s a bridge between where you are and where you aspire to be.

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Apply these steps to keep your business thriving in a volatile economy. Amid astronomical inflation rates that continue to soar, some company heads may have to rethink their operational strategies for making good on the product quality and delivery services their clients and customers have grown to expect. If you’re a brand that's feeling the pressure of being able to meet the current supply demands, here are eight leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board to offer their best practices on how to manage inflation-driven cost increases in materials, labor, and energy while keeping the lights on and employees on board.

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Here's how digital tools are helping leading business experts collab smarter. As technological innovations continue to evolve in today's digital landscape, the ability that companies now have to compete in the marketplace is more democratic. A brand's product design and image can make or break a consumer's decision. There are a variety of tools currently available that are built to streamline the workflows of creative marketing teams and bridge communication gaps to make collaborative projects seamless. Below, six experts from Fast Company Executive Board weigh in on the role technology plays in enhancing a creative team's productivity.

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Black Briar Advisors
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Black Briar Advisors is a full-service real estate investment company that specializes in the acquisition, repositioning and turnaround of distressed real estate assets.