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For more than three decades, Decision Associates has stood by businesses and assisted their leadership teams through some difficult moments. We respect that you have allowed us on your journey, and we stand ready to serve you in the months and years ahead.

Don, Sue and I have practiced what we have helped hundreds of clients work on over the years. Don and Sue Moore have sold the business to my wife Valerie and me. 

'Tis the season for holiday office parties! Elizabeth Cipolla gives some advice on unwinding and enjoying yourself...but not too much.

Don Moore spoke to businesses at the NWIRC series on Developing Your Exit Plan. Don shared his 35 years of knowledge and experience helping companies know their options when it comes to succession.

In the last segment, Decision Associates Executive Consultant Elizabeth Cipolla talked about the misunderstood truths about younger workers. In this video, she talks about the underappreciated potential of older workers.

In this video, Decision Associates' Elizabeth Cipolla, SPHR, SHRM-SCP discusses the misconceptions and the truths about the younger generation in the workplace.

In recent conversations with business owners, nonprofit executives and other key leaders, Decision Associates is consistently hearing that more than half of applicants who apply for entry-level roles are failing drug tests, primarily due to marijuana usage. This difficulty in the hiring process has led some of our clients to change their drug screening process.

Are you a leader who is plagued with an ongoing battle to attract quality applicants? Do you spend an unnecessary amount of valuable resources to replace people who are leaving...over and over again?

Selling to B2B customers is not easy. We talk to our clients frequently about this. What's just as clear is today's B2B buyers now control the process...

Join Decision Associates and the Nonprofit Partnership on Tuesday October 29th for the 19th Annual Nonprofit Day Conference! Decision Associates Managing Partner Aaron Phillips and Executive Consultant Elizabeth Cipolla will be presenting on the topic of Inspirational Leadership.

We are happy to introduce our new intern, Kimberly Mosher! Kimberly is working closely with Human Capital Management projects at Decision Associates and has been a wonderful addition to the team. Please say hello if you see her in the office!

Elizabeth Cipolla, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, of Decision Associates discusses ways you can prepare yourself to stand out to your employer as businesses approach their fourth quarter - most often their busiest time of year.

It's summertime...and the networking couldn't be easier! Executive Consultant Elizabeth Cipolla of Decision Associates discusses how to maintain your networking skills during the summer months. Summer events can be ideal for networking because they tend to be less formal and provide many opportunities to have conversations with key decision makers.

Environment Erie is searching for a new Executive Director to manage staff, oversee grant writing and execution, develop and execute fundraising initiatives and oversee program development. 

If you're thinking of changing jobs or careers, Elizabeth Cipolla discusses the importance of having a personal strategic plan similar to the many business strategic plans that Decision Associates has developed with its business clients. Just as in a business, taking time to develop a personal plan and regularly following and evaluating the actions you have taken to achieve your goals make a big difference towards your ultimate success.

The Erie Downtown Partnership welcomed Decision Associates to the downtown area on July 2, 2019 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Check out the local media coverage!

Aaron Phillips has been named Managing Partner at Decision Associates. Ten words. Thirty-five years. The baton has passed, the fresh runner surges.

Elizabeth Cipolla, senior consultant at Decision Associates, discusses strategies for making a career move in a strong job market and shares how Decision Associates helps companies recruit the best candidates. Keys include maintaining a robust LinkedIn profile, networking actively and demonstrating an ability to impact the bottom line.

Are you a leader who is plagued with an ongoing battle to attract quality applicants? Do you spend an unnecessary amount of valuable resources to replace people who are leaving...over and over again? Does this confuse you when it seems like your organization has everything to offer that an employee could want?

Decision Associates is excited to announce that Elizabeth Cipolla has joined our team as an Executive Consultant in the Organizational Development practice!

As we head into the final months of 2018, Decision Associates is pleased to announce our upcoming move to Lovell Place, right in the middle of the burgeoning developments in downtown Erie. It is an exciting time for the Erie region as well as our firm.