Beyond Oversight: Strengthening the HR–Board Partnership in Organizational Governance
-Brought to you by WATRA & HR Leadership Forum
Agenda:
8:30 am - 9 am Networking and Breakfast
9 am - 10:30 am Session with Interactive Discussion
10:30 am - 11 am Closing, Questions, Networking
Location:
1000 Wilson Boulevard, 20th floor, Arlington, Virginia 22209
Session Description
Boards and governing bodies are increasingly navigating challenges tied to culture, leadership sustainability, workforce capacity, and organizational risk—yet many lack structured visibility into the human capital dynamics that shape these outcomes.
Human Resources is often engaged at the governance level episodically, limiting its ability to inform decision-making with foresight. While many organizations have become more data-driven, data alone does not position HR as a strategic partner.
The opportunity is to translate data into insight—connecting workforce trends to risk, readiness, and the decisions governing bodies must make. This is where HR shifts from informing activity to influencing direction.
This interactive session introduces a practical framework for strengthening the partnership between HR, executive leadership, and governing bodies.
Expected Outcomes
- Recognize the visibility gap in governance of people, culture, and leadership
- Reframe HR as a strategic partner in governance
- Identify early indicators of people-related risk
- Apply a structured alignment framework
- Strengthen forward-looking governance conversations
- Elevate your voice and influence at the board level
- Translate insight into practical action
Session Format (90 Minutes | Interactive)
Opening & Framing
Core Content & Framework
Scenario-Based Breakout Discussions
Group Debrief
Implications for Practice
Closing
MEET OUR SPEAKER: DAPHNE B. LATIMORE
Daphne B. Latimore is an Organizational Strategist and Managing Partner with more than 30 years of experience advising senior leaders on culture, leadership alignment, and organizational effectiveness.
Working at the intersection of governance, human capital, and strategy, Daphne helps organizations align how they lead, operate, and perform.
She is a certified SPHR, executive coach, and Certified Interim Nonprofit Executive, bringing both strategic and operational insight to her work with Boards, CEOs, and leadership teams. Daphne is also the author of the Leadership Trilogy and is known for turning complex organizational challenges into clear, actionable frameworks that strengthen decision-making and long-term impact.
