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The Follower Effect: Flipping the Script on Leadership Speaker: Tony Bridwell
8:25 - 9:25AM

The Follower Effect Keynote shifts the focus from traditional leader-centric models to highlight how followership shapes organizational culture. It tackles learning barriers by introducing essential learning principles, explores how organizational culture forms and impacts behavior, and examines why effective followership is a necessary precursor to effective leadership. By rethinking leadership development from a follower-centric perspective, participants will learn new ways in which to foster individual and team development and significantly enhance long-term organizational success.

Hocus Focus!
Speaker: Jeff McKissack
12:30 -1:30PM

As HR professionals, there are 1,000 things that call if not scream for your attention on a daily basis. But how do you know where and when to set priorities and/or draw boundaries? This presentation looks at three dynamics that you might wish to apply to such directives or even supposed "emergencies" when faced with pressures from above and beneath for your attention if not action. Interestingly enough, these come from the world of magic and they are (1) misdirection, (2) illusion and (3) accomplices. Each of these will be demonstrated from a magician's perspective to better understand their tactical impact, then applied to those issues and incidents in question. This is about increasing operational efficiencies and time management by enhancing situational and strategic discernment. Oh, and there will be "magic."

Embracing Agility in HR: Navigating Change and Enhancing Performance
Speaker: Debi Dault
9:30-10:30AM

Human Resources is no longer limited to just implementing controls and standards to drive execution, but rather to facilitating programs and strategies that improve organizational agility, innovation, collaboration, and enhance decision-making. Join us for an insightful session on Agile HR, where we delve into the transformative power of agility in HR practices. Explore the intersection of agility and HR, discover practical strategies to revolutionize your HR approach in the fast-paced business landscape. Be prepared to walk away with actionable insights that can be implemented immediately to enhance your HR practices.

Agility in HR is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern workplace, ensuring that HR practices remain effective, relevant, and supportive of both organizational goals and the well-being of the workforce.

Talent Management Doesn't Have to Be Scary
Speaker: Beverly Parker
1:35 - 2:35PM

Talent Management Doesn't Have to Be Scary" explores strategies to effectively integrate talent management into organizational goals, emphasizing the use of data analytics for forecasting and measuring success. It delves into leadership development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of innovation for building a resilient workforce. The course also highlights emerging practices in talent management that enhance competitive advantage and improve organizational performance across various metrics.

Increase the Strategic Value of HR
Speaker: Rick Robinson
10:40-11:40AM

In a recent survey, only 25% of the HR leaders surveyed indicated that their HR Department was seen as having high strategic value by their organization. By understanding and using the concepts and frameworks presented, you can raise the perception of the HR function's strategic value and move away from the transaction-oriented, gate-keeping activities and move toward becoming a valued business partner.

Strategic Compensation in Post-Pandemic Workforce
Speaker: Mark Mitford
3:00-4:00PM

In this session, we will explore various strategies for compensation that were put in place in the post-pandemic workforce. Key topics include aligning hybrid work models with compensation equity to address disparities between remote and in-office employees, and designing flexible compensation structures that enhance employee satisfaction and retention. We'll also discuss leveraging performance-linked compensation to align employee goals with organizational objectives and implementing remote work allowances to support remote employees. Additionally, we will focus on balancing innovation with traditional compensation principles, enhancing recognition through non-monetary rewards, promoting transparency in compensation data, and standardizing and communicating compensation ranges to ensure consistency and fairness across the organization.