Sessions, Programs & Keynotes
Keynotes
Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure
by Dr. Rob McKenna
Key Objectives An increased capacity to recognize the high-pressure moments when they come and their tendencies and habits in those moments. A recognition of their greatest strengths under pressure and the strategies that will help. Su…Read more »
General
General Session Lunch — From Fear to Fierce: Actionable Feedback to Use Today
Key Objectives Discuss navigation of feedback conversations from an outcome perspective. Identifying resistance and offering support to move through the point of resistance and into change. Understanding how personal, relationship and identi…Read more »
How to Maintain High-Touch Relationships in High-Tech Times
Key Objectives Information Coming Soon. Summary From Facebook to email and texting, technology has taken over as the primary means of communication. Yet conversations are still a crucial part of relationship-building, both professionally and…Read more »
The Future of Work and Workforce Designs
Key Objectives Explore best practices for HR leaders navigating a workplace where humans and technology work collaboratively. Ensuring that valuable human capital is retained to preserve the integrity of the organization. Expand their und…Read more »
Workplace Violence Panel
Will include attorney, mental health practitioners, HR practitioner, and law enforcement/security personnel.…Read more »
Concurrent
Are You Who You Say You Are: How Recruiting & Onboarding effects your Employer Brand
by Chris Nichols
Information Coming Soon.…Read more »
Building a Better Way Forward
by Linda Clark, MHRM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CDTFL
Key Objectives Understand common behaviors that become the norm in organizations, inhibiting growth and innovation. Self-identify areas of opportunities and an action plan for moving forward. Create opportunities for challenging conversat…Read more »
Change Management: Hows That Working For You?
by MeLisa Rogers, PhD, SHRM-SCP, CPBA
Key Objectives Session Objectives as it relates to Developing/Implementing a change management strategy addressing a specific organizational need. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Utilize the P.E.S.T. Factors Model to …Read more »
Creating Champions of Change
by Charles Fields
Key Objectives Defining and Making a Decision for Change Preparing and Planning for Change Change Initiation Measuring, Adjusting, and Sharing Success Summary Have you ever been terrified of implementing a change? The idea of …Read more »
Go BIG or Go Home: Leverage Influence & Build a Killer Power Base to LEVERAGE YOUR IMPACT
by Heidi Hartman
Key Objectives How to influence without formal authority 8 Key ways to enhance your ability to engage and influence others Action plan on how to utilize the 8 keys within your organization Current Powerbase vs. The one you need S…Read more »
How Successful People Think
by Valerie Zumwalt
Key Objectives Unleash the potential of focused thinking Discover the 4 P’s to fuel your thinking Adopt successful thinking habits to think your way through any challenge Develop winning thinking skills to perform at your highest…Read more »
HR is Not a People Business! Shifting our Paradigm Toward Business
by Janie Warner, MS-HRM, SHRM-SCP
Key Objectives Explore the business functions of human resources that are more accurately attributed to managing risk. Examine ways to shift the thinking of the corporate office from HR as a people business to HR as a risk management functio…Read more »
Legislative Update
by J. Bruce Cross
Key Objectives Recognize the impact of the NLRB and recent decisions of the NLRB plan. Plan a strategy for implementation of necessary changes. Identify those areas necessitating training and education for Supervisors/Managers. Summ…Read more »
Managing the Complexity of Global HR
by Michael Butler
Key Objectives After participating in this workshop, participants will be able to describe recent changes in global business, list reasons for international expansion and the criteria for deciding where to go first. After participating in th…Read more »
Me Too ... So What
by Cynthia KolbAmber BagleyMissy Duke
Key Objectives Identify unlawful harassment in the workplace and understand legal obligations of employers. Analyze best policies, practices, and communications to mitigate risk to the company. Implement proactive steps to enable your com…Read more »
Medical Marijuana in Arkansas: Coming into Focus
by Stuart Jackson
Key Objectives Understanding the medical marijuana laws in Arkansas. The need for policies and designations of safety-sensitive jobs. The other state and federal laws that might come into play with a medical marijuana situation. …Read more »
Negligent Hiring & Retention
by H. Wayne Young, J.D.
Exposure issues from a legal perspective in hiring, retention and supervision of staff are everyday occurrences in business. Very often, employers are faced with claims from third parties when an employee causes injury or harm in the course and scope…Read more »
Putting Sense into Incentives
by Katie O'Neill
Key Objectives To understand how employee well-being impacts productivity, retention, and morale. Ideas for increasing engagement in wellness programs. Understanding the culture and framework required to help incentives be more impactful.…Read more »
Seeing the Way to Effective Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Military-connected Individuals
by Judith Tavano, LERN-CPP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Key Objectives State a business case for hiring military-connected individuals specific to their organizations; Identify what makes a military-connected individual unique and valuable; Consider a plan for effective recruiting, hiring, and…Read more »
Stressing your Sevenfold Happiness
by Felicia Johnson
Key Objectives Stress is not good or bad Know Your Strength Values Maintain Positive Outlook Summary Stress is an inevitable part of work, life, and relationships, but is it good or bad for us? I can’t stress enough h…Read more »
TBA
by Elecia Smith
Key Objectives Information Coming Soon. Summary Information Coming Soon.…Read more »
The Art of Awkward
by Kristi Spaethe
Key Objectives Increased awareness around personal triggers of discomfort Development of a process to use in these encounters Added tools to the "Awkward Toolbox" Focus on Awkward on Purpose Summary As HR Professionals and lea…Read more »
The Compassion Effect: Engage Differently for Breakthrough Results in 2020
by Nate Regier, PhD
Key Objectives Understand the human and economic cost of workplace drama, negativity, and conflict. List the five misconceptions of compassion that might be holding you back. Describe The Compassion Mindset and how you can use it to engag…Read more »
The Fourth Wave: The Future of Work, Engagement, Well-Being & Inclusion
by Devin Hughes
Key Objectives Review the prevalence and cost of poor employee well-being and unhealthy culture. Understand how Positive Psychology and Social-Emotional Intelligence impacts employee performance and organizational health. Learn key strate…Read more »
Wage and Hour Pitfalls: Common Mistakes that Lead to Litigation
by Jane Kim
Key Objectives An overview of litigation trends in FLSA cases. Wage and hour mistakes that often lead to litigation, including overtime violations. Best practices for compliance. Summary Wage and hour mistakes under the Fair Labo…Read more »
WiLD Leaders: Whole + Intentional Leader Development
by Dr. Rob McKenna
Key Objectives Information Coming Soon. Summary It is one thing to be inspired to intentionally develop the leaders around us, and another to put processes and systems in place to actually get it done. In this session, Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr…Read more »
Workforce Readiness
by Joe Rollins
Key Objectives Information Coming Soon. Summary Information Coming Soon.…Read more »