Quarterly Education Event

Stop the Talent Drain:  

Practical Approaches to  Retain Top Talent

Three practical sessions will provide approaches to help you retain your top talent.  First, actions speak louder than words. You can demonstrate this in how and when you conduct surveys,  but more importantly what you DO with the feedback you receive. Your employees want to know that you care. Really listening and paying attention to them shows that you care. You'll learn some practical ways to engage in more meaningful development discussions. And finally, flexibility is the new 'in' approach to the work environment, but it doesn't matter if your employees are afraid to take it or don't find purpose in what they're doing.  

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Agenda

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Registration/Membership 101
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Networking and Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Session 1: Don't Ask, Don't Tell and You Will Fail
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Break
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Session 2 : Performance Reviews are so 1990s: Now It's about the Quality of the Conversation
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Session 3 : What do Authenticity and Purpose have to do with Retention?

Sessions and Speakers

Session 1

Communications Case Study: Don't Ask, Don't Tell and You Will Fail

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc, a not-for-profit electric utility, began a transformation from a conservative, rarely changing organization to a flexible, continuous improvement organization in 2019. Faced with ever increasing regulation, member unrest, and the need to increase renewable energy options, their new CEO was tasked with leading this transformation. For this transformation to succeed, Tri-State developed multiple ways to solicit feedback, communicate and engage with employees. This session will focus on how Tri-State began to listen to employees, analyzing their feedback, and developing strategic action plans in response.
Additionally, Tri-State engaged a consultant to help them identify areas for improvement, efficiencies and cost savings. This included conducting a culture survey, which highlighted the need for an organizational realignment that impacted the overall organizational structure, Tri-State leveraged internal teams to coordinate activities, manage associated change and communicate the strategic goals of the reorganization.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the pros/cons of different types of feedback solicitation mechanisms
• Key actions taken based on feedback that supported the transformation
• Recognize the limitations of surveys
• Highlight the lessons learned during the transformation process 
  

Speakers

Elda de la Pena 

Elda de la Peña is Tri-State Generation and Transmission’s Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Human Resource Officer and has served in that position since June 6, 2022. In this position, Ms. de la Peña oversees Human Resources, Payroll, Organization Development, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, IT, Cyber Security, and Support Services. Ms. de la Peña currently serves as the chairperson for the change management office team for Tri-State’s strategic reorganization and cost-cutting initiative, Project Ascend. Ms. de la Peña previously served as Senior Vice President, People and Culture (May 2021 through June 2022) and Senior Manager, Employee Services (November 2012 through May 2021). Ms. de la Peña has served in numerous Human Resources roles since joining Tri-State in 1997. Ms. de la Peña has a master’s degree in Language and Interpersonal Communication and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional and an HRCI certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. 

Elizabeth Schilling

Elizabeth Schilling joined Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in 2014 and currently serves as Corporate Communications Manager. Ms. Schilling oversees the Corporate Communications team, connecting employees to Tri-State's mission and to one another, while keeping them informed and celebrating their contributions to the organization’s success. Since December 2021 Ms. Schilling has served as the communication lead on the change management organization for Tri-State’s strategic reorganization and cost-cutting initiative, Project Ascend. Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Regis University and 20 years’ experience in corporate communication roles. 

Session 2

Performance Reviews are so 1990s: In 2022, It's about the Quality of the Conversation

Today's performance review is not a simple conversation. They require intentional preparation and determination to understand and help employees be able to find ways to reach higher career goals. Employees are looking to be heard and understood, that their needs within their businesses are being listened to. Once we understand the "why" we can begin to create the "how". We will join together to discuss powerful ways that prepare and execute a successful performance review..

Speaker

Eric West 

Session 3

What do Authenticity and Purpose have to do with Retention?

As you know, two of the top reasons for the Big Quit were toxic cultures and ineffective leadership. The cry for authentic, inspirational, and transparent leadership is growing louder every day. Authenticity is born from self-awareness, and inspiration is ignited by living in alignment with your innate purpose. These qualities help increase team engagement, performance, retention, and offer many personal benefits as well. Learn why authenticity and purpose are so critical in effective leadership, and one of the most accurate ways to achieve them and their resulting personal and professional benefits.

You Will Learn:

• Why authentic leadership is so important to business results
• How living your purpose impacts your professionally and personally
• How to achieve self-awareness and authenticity so you can be a better leader
• How to discover your innate purpose so you can reach the deeper joy, fulfillment, and success you desire

Speaker

Jayne Sanders

The creator of The Executive Success Blueprint, Jayne has an MBA, corporate background, and is a Transformational Coach for Business Leaders with 3 coaching certifications and decades of experience. Featured in a FORBES article about her work, Jayne helps leaders, business owners, and teams increase their self-awareness, authenticity, and emotional intelligence to achieve the results and success they desire at work and at home. Using her extensive past corporate experience, along with her neuroscientific assessment tool and proprietary Transformational Coaching process, she reveals your purpose, special gifts, blind spots to take action on, and who you are at your core, then guides you into the inspired authenticity, passion and fulfillment you crave in life and work. Company and team benefits are numerous and include higher engagement, performance, morale, and retention. 

APPROVED FOR 3 SHRM AND 3 HRCI GENERAL CREDITS. INCLUDES 1 BUSINESS CREDIT.

All Package Holders: $0; Members: $50; Non-Members: $75