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How dealers can improve leadership diversity in automotive – Cheryl Thompson | CADIA
It’s no secret that diversity, equity, and inclusion, also called D-E-I, have been challenging in retail automotive. But, acknowledging and addressing these challenges head-on is crucial. So, in the latest episode of Inside Automotive, we’re joined by Cheryl Thompson, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion, and Advancement (CADIA), to learn what dealers need to know as we go through the new year. Watch the full segment here
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