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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Conversation

2020 has added momentum to the Diversity and Inclusion movement and increased the need for safe spaces where team members can develop authentic connections and share what they are experiencing both in their work and personal lives.  While many companies are investing in Diversity and Inclusion trainings, they may be overlooking a simple yet effective…

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Employee Spotlight: Richard Yentes

We hope you enjoyed learning more about one of our new hires, Autumn Thomas, featured on our blog earlier this month. It has been a busy season for us at FMP as we continue to welcome some new faces to the team. Richard Yentes joined us in April after recently graduating with his Ph.D. in…

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Guidance for Making Evidence-based Organizational Decisions

The Scientific Method & Decision-Making In Part 1 of our organizational decisions blog, we introduced you to the emergence and importance of evidenced-based decision making in organizations and the world of business. Now we’ll guide you through the best practice process for planning and conducting data analysis for decision-making and provide examples for applying these…

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A Culture of Learning at FMP

Each month of 2020, we provide insight into what life is like as a consultant by discussing what skills and experiences make this career unique and interesting. At FMP, our learning philosophy is focused on employee goal setting and development, open feedback, collaboration and cooperation, and proactive knowledge sharing. This is not only a reflection…

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Looking Beyond Coffee Runs: Why it is Important for Companies to Create Engaging Internship Programs

     As a college student in DC, internships are more of a point of conversation at my university than my school’s sports teams ever will be. Opportunities to gain hands-on experiences and make professional connections is a major part of what brings thousands of students to George Washington University, where I am currently a rising…

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Introduction to Evidence-based Organizational Decisions

Every month we explore the various tools and technologies that impact individuals and organizations. Collecting and using organizational data to make effective decisions is critical for successful operations and is an increasingly required skillset for leaders. While business intelligence tools and applications provide support for this capability, without the ability to understand and properly analyze…

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Diversifying Mentorship: Research & Best Practices

Now more than ever, organizations are seeking to find ways to become allies and act out against racial injustice. In reaction to the current events that have brought attention to racial injustices that exist in our society today, we now have to dig deeper to create a workplace culture that is not only inclusive on the forefront but equitable for all employees. It is no longer…

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Employee Spotlight: Autumn Thomas

Our team has brought on some incredible new hires recently and wanted to give everyone a chance to learn about our new people! Autumn Thomas recently joined our team and brings extensive experience and background in international development. Autumn is originally from Connecticut, but moved to Florida her senior year of high school where she…

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It’s Time to Move from Dialogue to Action: Honoring Organizational Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion

In the recent weeks following the tragic murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, countless thought pieces and articles have been published highlighting the issues of racial injustice and inequality in our country today. This tragedy has forced a greater dialogue within our communities about the everyday occurrences of microaggressions, biases, and discrimination…

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A Commitment to Justice and Learning

George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020 has sparked a nationwide outcry against police brutality and the racist systems of oppression and control against communities of color in the United States. We at FMP view it as our moral and ethical responsibility to stand in solidarity with these communities and to put our words, actions,…

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