PARADISE VALLEY, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — C Store Women is thrilled to announce a dynamic new collaboration with the Harvard Division of Continuing Education (DCE). This high energy, three-day conference now offers attendees Harvard’s world class education with C Store Women’s peer-driven community to deliver hands-on learning that convenience leaders can implement immediately.
Designed for leaders and rising leaders across operations, merchandising, marketing, finance, and more, the three-day experience emphasizes real-world tools, tested strategies, and lasting professional connections. Participants who complete the program will earn a certificate from Harvard DCE Professional &
Executive Development.
Harvard DCE-Led Sessions
General Session — All Attendees (1 hour)
Leading Through Change and Industry Disruption
This session explores how leaders can build sustainable competitive advantage through strategy, innovation, and customer-centricity. As changing consumer expectations, labor challenges, operational complexity, and rapid industry shifts continue to reshape convenience retail, leaders must rethink how they compete and create value. Participants will examine the macro forces transforming the industry, explore strategies for navigating disruption, and discover how customer-centricity can drive alignment, differentiation, performance, and long-term growth.
Mid-Level Leaders Breakout (2 hours)
Leading Through Challenges: Practical Problem-Solving for High-Performing Teams
This interactive workshop equips leaders with practical frameworks to tackle everyday operational and talent challenges that impact team engagement, performance, and retention. Participants will work in small groups to apply structured problem-solving tools, leaving with practical takeaways they can immediately use.
Senior Leaders Breakout (2 hours)
Shaping Outcomes in High-Stakes Negotiations
In high-stakes negotiations, the earliest moves often have an outsized impact on the outcome. This interactive session immerses participants in a hands-on negotiation exercise that reveals how dynamics like anchoring, positioning, and underlying interests shape decision-making and outcomes. Through a guided debrief and real-world examples — including compensation discussions and other high-stakes conversations — participants will learn how to move beyond fixed positions, counter common cognitive biases, and make strategic choices with greater confidence.
Registration and additional information: Visit the C-Store Women’s website for registration details, partnership opportunities, and eligibility information.
About C Store Women
Event Dates: November 2 – 4, 2026
Venue: Mountain Shadows Resort, Paradise Valley, AZ
C-Store Women (CSW) brings together a powerful network across convenience retail to connect, learn, and lead. As a year-round community, we offer ongoing education and opportunities to gather at industry events—fostering meaningful relationships and inspiring action to influence, grow, and shape the future of the industry.
About Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development offers short, practice-focused programs that convert Harvard faculty expertise into practical leadership and management skills for working professionals.
Chell Murillo
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