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Congressional Foyer

Palm Court/Palm Park Foyer

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Congressional Ballroom A

9:00 am - 9:50 am

The Disruption Mindset

“Disrupt or die” has been the rallying cry for decades, but what does it actually mean to be disruptive, to make it the center of your strategy? Many established companies set a goal to develop “disruptive” innovations, believing innovation will disrupt their market and drive growth. But that is not how it works: Disruption does not create growth. Growth creates disruption. Charlene acknowledges that transformations are never easy, and the unrelenting pace of technological change makes it doubly difficult. But there’s hope and a way forward starting with reframing your strategy, leadership, and culture so that disruptive growth is at the top of your agenda.

Charlene Li, CEO, Quantum Networks Group

The Power of Bumper Car Moments - Accelerating Civility in the Workplace

Workplace challenges often trigger feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, and emotional distress, leading to a negative impact on your confidence and career fulfillment. Personal experiences and research in positive psychology and neuroplasticity are leveraged to address these “Bumper Car Moments.” Practical strategies will be shared to transform workplace conflicts and intense interactions into growth, resilience, and empowerment opportunities. By applying these proven methods, attendees will learn to reclaim confidence, reshape their work experience, and create a more fulfilling and emotionally healthier career environment.

Susan Schmitt Winchester, Former SVP, CHRO for Applied Materials and Rockwell Automation, Susan J. Schmitt Winchester & Associates

Navigating the Disruption of a Lawsuit

Navigating the complexities of a high-profile lawsuit can be challenging. Recently, Hello Alice faced a reverse discrimination lawsuit, which brought significant financial strain and public relations challenges. Despite these hurdles, the company continued to grow its business, reassure investors, and keep employees motivated and focused. As HR leaders, we play a crucial role in maintaining workforce stability, alleviating fears, and ensuring business continuity during such disruptions. 

Sara Elkins, Vice President and CAO, Atec, Inc.
Elizabeth Gore, CEO, Hello Alice

Civility - Shaping the Next 365

Join Jenn for an innovative civility training session that revolutionizes the way organizations foster respect and understanding among employees and will incorporate diverse case studies, highlighting how leaders can effectively implement civility trainings within their teams. Drawing on recent research, this session emphasizes the effectiveness of peer-to-peer training and dialogue sessions over traditional one-directional learning methods. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, role-playing, and collaborative exercises that not only teach civility but also empower them to be the ambassadors of change in their workplace.

Jenn Graham, Founder and CEO, Inclusivv

Cracking the AI Code at Microsoft

The future of AI will wholly be hinged upon how human beings see and interact with the technology. That’s true for how companies will be able to sell this to market, how organizations realize benefits from the technology, what they want in terms of usage and uptake—it all involves people. There is no other professional more central to the future of AI than HR.

Nichol Bradford, Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI, SHRM

Chris Fernandez, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft

EN Assembly Groups (MidMarket)

Join fellow EN:Assembly Group peers for an in-person dialogue. Grow together through a facilitated conversation led by an EN:Assembly Facilitator, bringing your Zoom chats to life.

Facilitated by Peer Forum

What's Next - Planning for the Unknown

An enlightening session with SHRM’s resident senior economist, who will delve into the future of work in 2025. Gain valuable insights on anticipated labor shortages, economic forecasts, and regulatory impacts that will shape the workforce landscape.

Justin Ladner, Senior Labor Economist, SHRM

EN Assembly Groups (HR Leader)

Join fellow EN:Assembly Group peers for an in-person dialogue. Grow together through a facilitated conversation led by an EN:Assembly Facilitator, bringing your Zoom chats to life.

Facilitated by Peer Forum

Civility: Its Impact on Mental Health During Election Years and Life’s
Seasons

An engaging fireside chat with Jim Link of SHRM and Derek Lundsten from LifeGuides will delve into the critical aspects of modern leadership. Themes such as empathetic leadership, active listening, self-awareness, emotional intelligence and regulation, peer support, challenging beliefs and assumptions, civil discourse, and inclusion will be explored. The discussion will highlight how civility impacts mental health, offering valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills and foster a more inclusive, supportive, and mentally healthy workplace environment.

Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM

Derek Lundsten, President & Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides PBC

Reflections

Reflect on key insights, solidify action items, and set the stage for tomorrow’s success. This facilitated discussion will ensure clarity and commitment, leaving you inspired and ready to transform learnings into action. Do not miss this chance to reflect, connect, and prepare for the next steps in your collective journey towards excellence.

Embrace Uncertainty, Create Opportunity

Smart and talented individuals can easily lose focus and even doubt their value when the future becomes unclear. By embracing uncertainty, leaders and change-makers can take control of their future and strive to be their best in a world filled with constant change and uncertainty.

Jennifer Fondrevay, Chief Humanity Officer, Day1 Ready

Austin Afterglow: Executive Night Out

Get ready to dance the night away under the Texas stars! Join us for an unforgettable outdoor reception where Austin's uniquely weird charm shines brightly. Enjoy live music that will get your boots moving, cocktails with a signature Lone Star twist, and a relaxed atmosphere that's as cool as it gets. This is an EN celebration like no other, y'all

I&D: The Heart of the Matter

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion has long been a priority for companies across the globe. At SHRM, we have doubled down on efforts to lead with Inclusion & Diversity, to shift our focus from our differences to our commonalities, champion respect and civility, and engage in discussions instead of debates, ultimately ensuring individuals from all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and heard. And we always welcome other perspectives and approaches on this complex and critical topic. Join Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president and chief executive officer of SHRM, and Chris Courneen, Vice President, Human Resources of MSI, for an insightful and candid discussion of the present and future of this critical work.

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President and CEO, SHRM

Chris Courneen, Vice President, Human Resources, MSI Surfaces, Inc.

Industry Connections - (Manufacturing/Global/Retail/Services)

Seize the opportunity to connect with fellow industry executives and collaborate on navigating today’s and tomorrow’s disruptions. Engage in a facilitated dialogue led by SHRM’s Executive Advisor team, designed to foster sharing of strategies and insights for future success.

AI: Research in Practice – A Vision for the Future

• Upskilling imperative within HR
• Demystifying AI within your team
• Being honest about jobs that will change or be eliminated within HR and now to plan for future org structures
• Does AI eliminate the COE/HRBP model? If you’re expanding your team and org structure, can you “skip” the COE model entirely?

Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, Chief Data & Insights Officer, SHRM

EN Assembly Groups (CHRO)

Join fellow EN:Assembly Group peers for an in-person dialogue. Grow together through a facilitated conversation led by an EN:Assembly Facilitator, bringing your Zoom chats to life.

Facilitated by Peer Forum

Industry Connections (Finance /Healthcare/Technology)

Seize the opportunity to connect with fellow industry executives and collaborate on navigating today’s and tomorrow’s disruptions. Engage in a facilitated dialogue led by SHRM’s Executive Advisor team, designed to foster sharing of strategies and insights for future success.

Healthy Minds - Building Sustainability When Burnout Feels Inevitable

Burnout, boundaries, and balance have recently become buzzy topics -- and although many recognize they could do better in these areas, many struggle to make impactful changes when stress and burnout feel constant in their lives. Join us to kick off 2024 with this mental wellness learning session that aims to cut through the usual wellness buzz in order to distill tangible body-brain science behind burnout, to redefine boundaries and balance to support demanding lifestyles, and to provide actionable tips to navigate burnout and build boundaries that feel tangible, realistic, and achievable.

Gloria Chan Packer, International Mental Wellness Educator, TED Speaker, Experienced Corporate Leader, Recalibrate

The Transformer: Lessons Learned Transforming HR departments from tactical to strategic

Explore the complexities and lessons learned from Anita’s leadership in HR transformations across three organizations, including her current role as CHRO of the Houston Texans. Key insights will cover aligning HR strategy with organizational goals, balancing tactical and strategic HR activities, and assessing the HR team’s readiness for change.

Anita Martin, Vice President, Human Resources, Houston Texans

Palm Park

(7th Floor)

Industry Connections (Education/Nonprofit/Government)

Seize the opportunity to connect with fellow industry executives and collaborate on navigating today’s and tomorrow’s disruptions. Engage in a facilitated dialogue led by SHRM’s Executive Advisor team, designed to foster sharing of strategies and insights for future success.

Workplace Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution, and Navigating Extreme Change

2025 ushers in volumes of sweeping changes from talent scarcity to employee burnout, union organizing activity, AI integration, and returning remote employees to the workplace. How HR leads its operational management teams through extended periods of upheaval directly ties to organizational effectiveness, culture change, and the bottom line. Join Paul Falcone, former CHRO of Nickelodeon Animation and author of HarperCollins Leadership’s "The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis," as he helps to identify new ways of mastering the ongoing aftershocks to our teams and organizations in addressing individual, departmental, and global crises.

Paul Falcone, Principal Consultant, Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC

EN Assembly Groups (MidMarket)

Join fellow EN:Assembly Group peers for an in-person dialogue. Grow together through a facilitated conversation led by an EN:Assembly Facilitator, bringing your Zoom chats to life.

Facilitated by Peer Forum

Maximize Your Impact

True growth comes from stepping toward a place that many fear: the unknown. High performing people and organizations must develop their relationship with the uncertainty that comes from unknowns to reach even higher levels of success.

Created and field-tested alongside some of the world’s largest companies, Sterling Hawkins offers a proven methodology that does not rely on working more or trying harder. Instead, he provides clear steps to radically rethink our relationship with the unknown and the uncomfortable. This shift builds trust that outweighs fear, courage that overrides worry and the capacity to shed our comfort zone and handle uncertainty.

No matter your current situation or level of performance, Sterling’s compelling data, moving stories, and high-energy delivery enable audiences to think differently, elevate conversations, and align to greater goals to maximize the impact of individuals, teams, and organizations.

Sterling Hawkins, Best Selling Author, Investor & Entrepreneur, Sterling Hawkins Group

Closing Remarks

Mo Fathelbab