HRLA Educational Workshop

HRLA Educational Workshop

HRLA will host its annual educational workshop on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The theme for this year is the Changing Dynamics of the HR Profession. We are excited about this topic as we feel participants will receive valuable information that can help them guide their organization through challenges such as developing leaders, workforce planning and dealing with difficult conversations. And, as a bonus, certified attendees are eligible to receive 4 HRCI general credits as well as credit toward SHRM’s new accreditation (exact hours TBD).

The event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA 22102 and will give attendees the opportunity to hear from experts in the following areas:
Keynote Address: Colin McLethie, President, Five Ways Forward

Session One: Executive Presence: The "IT" FactorTujuanna Williams, Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Fannie MaeOverview: This session is an interactive workshop that will identify for some, and develop for others the elusive concept we call Executive Presence.

Session Two: Workforce Planning: Ensuring a Robust Diverse Talent Pipeline for Organizational Success and Employee EngagementThe Honorable Katherine McCary, President, C5 Consulting, LLC and Pamela Green, Private management consultant, keynote speaker, and published author Overview: In this dynamic session, two esteemed HR Professionals will share the importance of strategic planning for talent acquisition and retention resulting in organizational competence. They will share best practice recommendations drawn from years of experience in workforce diversity inclusion.

Session Three: Crucial Conversations: How to Navigate and Advise Others to Navigate These DiscussionsTory Ruttenberg, Principal, Ruttenberg ConsultingOverview: In this interactive presentation, we will develop and hone a skill that is key for everyone working in the HR field, namely how to address conflicts and potential conflicts in your organization.

Please join us for an exciting and informative workshop. Sign up by Monday, March 30, 2015 and you will be entered into a raffle to win a free HRLA Gala ticket. For more information on the agenda, each session and for bios on the speakers visit www.hrleadership.org/education-workshop.