Concurrent Sessions 4

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Concurrent Sessions 4 | Tuesday, October 1 – 9:00-10:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

Monterrey 2

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core 

TRACK:

Talent Management

A PARADIGM SHIFT: CONNECTING SKILLS-BASED HIRING AND WORKPLACE EDUCATION

Today’s fast-paced, complex and unpredictable workplace demands an innovative approach to talent management. Join this session to learn more about skills-based hiring and workplace education through non-traditional models such as apprenticeships and certificates. This session is sponsored by PageUp. 

Emma Gordon, Senior Director, Learning and Talent Development, Stanford University; Sampurna Sikdar, Principal Talent Strategist/HR Strategist, Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business

LOCATION:

Coronado L

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core 

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development 

DEVELOPING CONFLICT-SAVVY LEADERS

In recent years, there has been an uptick in the need for training to support leaders through civil discourse. This session will explore how HR can help leaders become conflict forward by identifying practical conflict management skills, thus minimizing the need for HR intervention down the line. This session is sponsored by Huron. 

Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources and Personnel Success Officer, Community College of Aurora

LOCATION:

Monterrey 1

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Total Rewards

JOB ARCHITECTURE IN HIGHER ED: A CASE STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Transforming a university’s job architecture or job structure is a complex undertaking. This session will explore foundational concepts, challenges and solutions through a job architecture transformation business case at The University of Alabama.

Christine Robovsky, Workforce Compensation Senior Manager, and Ashleigh Lewis, Workforce Compensation Manager, both of Deloitte; Susan Norton, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resource Officer; Toby Dykes, University Counsel; and Brandi Moses, Director, Compensation, Classification and Talent Acquisition, all of The University of Alabama

LOCATION:

Coronado RST

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development 

LEADING CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN
THE UK

Since 2020, UK higher education has been experiencing increased competition for staff in professional roles. In response, universities have been developing ways to offer improved career opportunities and pathways to ensure they can attract and retain the people needed to run the university’s professional services. Join this session to hear about efforts made by Universities HR (UHR) to highlight and nurture rising stars. Presenters will discuss best strategies from both U.S. and UK perspectives in fostering ideas and strategies to enhance career development for employees.

Margaret Ayers, Chief People Officer, Canterbury Christ Church University and UHR Chair-Elect; Allyson Chernouski, People and OD Partner, Abertay University and UHR Trailblazer 2024

LOCATION:

Coronado ABC

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Total Rewards

MYTH BUSTING: RETIREMENT PLANNING EDITION

Explore some of the most persistent myths about retirement planning and uncover what makes these myths so sticky and how to help your employees uncover the truth about building a lifetime of financial security.

Lindsay Hartman, Senior Managing Director, and Bob Murray, Senior Managing Director, both of TIAA Retirement Solutions

LOCATION:

Fiesta 6

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Building Capabilities

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development 

RETHINKING SUCCESSION PLANNING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Since 2015, New Mexico State University Aggie Leadership Training Academy has graduated multiple cohorts. Join this session to learn more about the program, including the application and selection processes and the different leadership learning domains the program identifies for leading self, others and departments. This session is sponsored by TIAA. 

Vanetta Busch, Director, Center for Learning and Professional Development, New Mexico State University Main Campus

LOCATION:

Fiesta 5

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Engagement

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development

SHIFTING CULTURE AND TEAM DYNAMICS: CORNELL HR’S TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGY

Join presenters for an immersive session where they unveil Cornell HR’s transformative approach to enhancing team dynamics and elevating culture. Learn evidence-based tools and techniques for building trust, enhancing communication, and creating a safe environment that allows for vulnerability and authenticity.

Christine Lovely, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Debbie Philip, Senior Director, Executive Human Resources; and Sonia R. Rucker, Associate Vice President, Inclusion and Belonging, Presidential Advisor for Diversity and Equity, all of Cornell University; Brett Weinroth, Co-Founder, and Jeffrey Benton, Co-Founder, both of Paragon Performance Evolution

LOCATION:

Durango

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Total Rewards

STAFF COMPENSATION OVERHAUL: A CASE STUDY

Join presenters from Penn State as they explore their journey to a major rehaul of their staff compensation program. Learn how the university created a new and modern job architecture, transitioned from a broadband salary range to a market-informed salary structure and updated their pay practices in a post-pandemic world.

Jennifer Pritts, Senior Director, Compensation, and Rachele Brida, Director of Operational Excellence and Human Resources IT, both of Pennsylvania State University; Yelena Stiles, Senior Consultant, Segal

LOCATION:

Yucatan

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Data and Metrics

SURVEY SAYS! USING HR DATA AND AI TO MAXIMIZE ANALYSIS OF NEEDS

Hear how Harvard’s Center for Workplace Development utilized HR data for a strategic needs assessment. Discover the institution’s project approach, how they designed and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data, and how they used Generative AI for effective data analysis. This session is sponsored by Progyny.

Anna Kelleher, Assistant Director, Talent Mobility; Seth Merriam, Senior Manager, Learning Architecture; and Asia Williams, OD Consultant and Executive Trainer, all of Harvard University

LOCATION:

Coronado MNP

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Strategic Leadership

TRACK:

HR Technology

USING AI TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTENT

This session will offer an engaging and dynamic approach to integrating AI tools into your learning and development program. Presenters will discuss the use of AI to design and deliver training videos to busy staff and executives who may find it challenging to dedicate time to extensive training sessions. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand. 

Sandra Armstrong, Executive Director of Operations; Connie Kemp, Executive Director, HR Services; and Gaston Reinoso, Associate Vice Chancellor/Vice President Human Resources, all of University of Houston