GMA SHRM Professional Development Summit

September 17, 2024

Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, WI
  
     

Session 1    8:00-10:00

Who’s Responsible for How We Feel? – Thinking Clearly About Emotional Intelligence

  

Session 2     10:15-12:00  

Who's Going to Do That Job? Build Depth & Plan for Succession
Presented by: Laura V. Page   Presented By: Liz Weber, CMC, CSP

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Session 1

When the famous author, Wharton professor, and organizational psychologist, Adam Grant posted the following on LinkedIn in late 2023, it was “liked” by over 23 thousand and the vast majority of 600+ comments were along the lines of “Spot On,”  “Absolutely,” “Totally Valid,” and “Exactly!”
A sign of emotional intelligence is moving from “You made      me feel” to  “This is how I reacted.”
Our emotions aren’t caused by other people’s actions.
They’re shaped by our interpretations.
Blaming others gives them power over our feelings.
Taking responsibility empowers us.

However, there were some strong dissenting comments about Grant’s posting that suggest that things aren’t that simple. Gaslighting, victim blaming, holding others responsible for their disrespectful words, and setting boundaries, were some issues brought up by those who did not agree. Also, some who work in the DEI space point out that “Unintended harm is still harm.” 

In this session, we’ll create a map of different points of view on the sensitive question of:  Who is responsible for our feelings?  Our goal is NOT to debate and persuade each other of our personal POV, but to practice in small groups using some tools for critical thinking and to experience DIALOGUE.  The goal of dialogue is exploration and understanding, not agreement or consensus (although that can happen).   You will decide for yourself what you think is “true” and strengthen your ability to think clearly about complex topics.


Participants will:
  • Increase your ability and willingness to listen and dialogue about sensitive issues.
  • Deepen self-awareness, the foundation skill of Emotional Intelligence.
  • Learn the basics of Argument Mapping to improve your critical thinking skills.

 

  

Session 2

Being able to effectively attract, recruit, onboard, train, and retain great talent is THE competitive advantage today. In this in-demand, nuts & bolts presentation, Liz Weber, CMC, CSP presents straightforward ideas on why and how to build depth and develop an ongoing succession planning process – not just a plan. The process is more than just creating a plan. The plan is more than just filling slots. Liz’s presentation shares timely insights with her simple process for linking succession plans with the organization’s strategic plan to ensure alignment, proper workforce planning, targeted growth for your organization, and enhanced value for your team and customers.


Participants will learn:

  • Identify the Value in Strategic Succession Planning
  • Align Succession Plans with Association Strategic Plans to Create Two Powerful Daily Management Tools
  • Identify and Establish Pools of Qualified Candidates for Numerous Staff Positions
SPEAKER BIO     SPEAKER BIO  


Laura V. Page is a highly experienced independent management consultant focusing on organizational development, leadership coaching, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, team building, and emotional intelligence. In addition, Laura facilitates planning meetings / retreats and does keynote and convention speaking.

For eight years, Laura served as leadership and management program director for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Division of Continuing Studies. She continues to teach public seminars for UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee in addition to her serving her consulting clients.

Originally from the Chicago area, Laura came to Wisconsin to continue her formal studies and received a Master's in Management Development from UW- Madison. Her background includes a Master's in Marketing/Advertising, a for-credit Certificate in Administration, and a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Northwestern University. 

As the first Manager of Counseling for UW-Madison's Small Business Development Center, Laura created the SBDC's award-winning phone business coaching system and assisted businesses with issues of new venture planning, growth, leadership, and marketing.  

In Chicago, Laura was a management consultant with Ernst & Young (EY), a personnel administrator for an international distribution company (PMI), a media analyst with Leo Burnett Advertising, and a program director at Northwestern University. 

Laura has been a Board Director and service award recipient of Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs. She is a member, service award recipient, and designated "Master Trainer" of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) – formerly the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), SouthCentral Wisconsin Chapter, and a member of the Greater Madison Area Society for Human Resource Management (GMA SHRM).  Laura has been a volunteer program coordinator and service award recipient of the American Cancer Society and a volunteer seminar instructor for the United Way - Dane County Management Assistance Program. 

 		  

In the words of one client, “Liz Weber will help you see opportunities you never knew existed.”

Liz Weber works with board, ownership, and C-Suite teams on business strategy, succession, leadership and talent development, culture change, and strategic change implementation.

Liz has been named a Top Leadership Influencer, an Organizational Culture Champion, and a Top HR Influencer to Watch.

She is also one of fewer than 100 people in the U.S. to hold the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designations; the highest earned designation in two different industries.

Liz holds an MBA in International Business, has taught for Johns Hopkins University’s Graduate School of Continuing Studies, and Georgetown University’s Senior Executive Leadership Program.

Liz has supervised business activities in 129 countries and has presented in over 20 countries. In addition to writing ten leadership books, and her monthly Leadership Insights blog, Liz posts to social media daily.


 
SCHEDULE
   
  • Session 1
 8:00am to 10:00am
  • Session 2 
 10:15am to 12:15pm










FEES    
  • GMA SHRM Member
Free - Advance registration positively required.
 

 
  • Student Member
 Free - Advance registration positively required.

 
  • Guest / Nonmember
$50 Either or Both Sessions
 

 
  • Guest Grant Registration

Not a member yet?

GMA SHRM has a limited number of Professional Grants available for potential members to attend one Professional Development Summit at no cost. 

If you are considering joining GMA SHRM, have a bona fide connection to Human Resources and would like to apply for one of these Professional Grants, please complete the contact information on the form at this link.  We would love to have you join us! 
 

 


 

 











LOCATION  
 

 

Alliant Energy Center,
1919 Alliant Way,
Madison, WI 

 














For more information contact:

GMA SHRM Management Team
4075 Vilas Road
Cottage Grove, WI  53527
(608) 204-9814
fax (608) 204-9818
chapteradmin@gmashrm.org

Program Schedule subject to change.

 
 
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