Quarterly Education Event

Nightmare on HR Street:  Navigating Conflict

Brace yourself for a haunting journey down Nightmare on HR Street, where workplace conflicts become your scariest challenges—but don’t worry, we’re here to help you turn them into your biggest triumphs!

This thrilling event will immerse you in strategies that will transform your approach to conflict resolution. The experts in our chamber of horrors—HR professionals, conflict resolution specialists, and an employment lawyer—will equip you with the tools to face your HR nightmares head-on and emerge victorious.Learn how to identify, address, and resolve workplace conflicts during times of change, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Discover a practical five-step model to transform workplace conflicts into coaching opportunities, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Don’t miss your chance to escape your HR nightmares—register now and arm yourself with the skills to transform conflict into opportunity!

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Session 1: Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

In times of organizational change, conflicts often arise as a natural response to shifts in structure, roles, and expectations. This session is designed to help HR professionals navigate these challenges by identifying systemic issues that lead to conflicts during transitions. You'll explore strategies to foster a culture of agility, open communication, and collaboration, empowering your organization to adapt and thrive amidst change. Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of conflict, address underlying causes before they escalate, and gain practical tools for creating an environment where employees feel heard, valued, and supported. By promoting transparency and trust, you can transform potential friction into opportunities for innovation and growth. Whether preparing for upcoming changes or managing ongoing transitions, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to guide your organization through conflict with confidence and resilience, ensuring a smoother path to long-term success.

Brynn Shader

Brynn is a charismatic and innovative Organizational Change Management expert and change opportunist with a 15+ year track record of helping enable organizations to thrive by turning disruption into opportunity, transforming challenge into innovation, and by partnering with leaders to create change that blossom. She is skilled at effecting large-scale organizational change through cutting-edge people strategy and program implementation that solve unique business challenges, by harnessing the power of the front line and middle management to create safe and trusting cultures that accelerate change, and by galvanizing technologies that enable innovation.

Session 2: From Conflict to Coaching

Navigating conflict in the workplace can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for growth and transformation. In this session, you'll learn a practical five-step model to enhance your competence and confidence in difficult dialogues, approach conflicts with empathy, turn resistance into collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Through real-world scenarios, role-playing exercises, and actionable insights, you’ll gain a clear framework for transforming conflict into a catalyst for development and better performance. Whether you're an HR professional, team leader, or manager, this session will empower you to handle conflicts with greater ease and effectiveness, ultimately driving success and harmony in your organization.

Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Davis is a Speaker, Executive Coach, Culture Consultant, and co-owner of HuWork. She helps organizations create more human-centric workplaces by fostering empathy and authenticity, which drive productivity and innovation. With over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and academia, Bonnie revitalizes workplace culture, develops leaders, and enhances team collaboration through workshops, consulting, and coaching. She is also part of the coaching faculty at The Marcus Buckingham Company. Bonnie holds advanced degrees and multiple certifications in organizational psychology, leadership, and coaching.

Session 3: Expert Connect, Perspectives in Practice

Hear from the invited experts, Bonnie and Brynn,  and an employee relations lawyer, Steven Eheart on how to apply these ideas into action, along with an opportunity to ask your own questions. 

Steven Eheart

Steven is a former HR director turned attorney who provides practical counsel to clients in employment law matters. He advises on issues such as discrimination, discipline, terminations, and compliance with California's PAGA statute. With experience in litigation and risk management, Steven helps clients prevent and resolve disputes, offering guidance on employment policies, contracts, and employee misconduct. Before joining Holland & Hart, he worked with nonprofits and at a boutique employment law firm in San Diego.

APPROVED FOR 3 SHRM and 2 HRCI GENERAL CREDITS & 1 HRCI BUSINESS CREDIT

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