HR Colorado

Age-Friendly Workplace Programs: Recruiting and Retaining Experienced Employees Conference
2020-02-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80202
CAFES 2020 Conference
Join us at this groundbreaking event dedicated to showcasing best practices for recruiting and retaining experienced employees. It will unveil research findings from the Colorado’s Above-Fifty Employment Strategies (CAFES) initiative. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to network and learn from experts in local CO and national organizations about the impact of population aging on the workforce and the imperative of integrating experienced employees into the workplace. (Registration is required as space is limited.)
Age-Friendly Workplace Programs: Recruiting and Retaining Experienced Employees Conference is an ideal event for HR professionals, corporate executives and business leaders. It will feature national aging experts, local Colorado officials and partners, employers’ success stories, a discussion of policy recommendations and a discussion of research conducted by Transamerica Institute and University of Iowa on best practices for recruiting and retaining age 50+ employees.
Cost: This event is free to attend. Advanced registration is required.
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By 2030, more than one in five people working in Colorado will be at least 55 years old, according to the CO State Demography Office. Combined with today’s historically low unemployment rate and projected labor shortages, this rapid shift in workforce demographics presents opportunities for companies to develop and implement strategies to successfully recruit and retain experienced employees.
We invite you to join the research teams from non-profit Transamerica Institute and University of Iowa’s College of Public Health for a one-day, in-depth exploration of best practices among employers for fostering a multi-generational workforce and tapping into the value of age-50+ employees.
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in local and national organizations about the impact of population aging on the workforce and the imperative of integrating experienced employees into the workplace. To find more information and conference updates, please

Kinetic Clarity: Introduction to Navigating Change
2020-02-27 08:30 - 12:30 | CO
The complexity and pace of change is only increasing. It’s important to take a pause to reflect on your own journey in order to navigate change. It’s also essential to serve as a positive role model for those you lead and serve. In this quick half-day Introduction to Navigate Change, learn key leadership tools and techniques to improve your ability to navigate complexity in life and work. You can also use these tools and techniques with your teams, colleagues, and communities. This course is helpful for any and all business leaders, and HR professionals at all levels.
Through this course, you will…
• Understand change dynamics in a complex world.
• Complete a Personal Complexity Scan.
• Shift your perspective, mindset, and way of being to navigate change with more positivity and productivity.
• Identify your unique values, qualities, characteristics, and inner resources needed to navigate change.
• Discover C-IDEAS, a model for change. Take personal responsibility for change with more Clarity, Action, and
Leverage.
• Understand what challenges stand in between where you are now and where you want to go.
• Create a clear plan with accountability to get you where you want to go.
Cost: $295
Register Here
About Barb Van Hare & Kinetic Clarity
Barb is the President & Founder of Kinetic Clarity, a leadership and coaching firm dedicated to helping leaders navigate complexity. She has over twenty-five years’ experience as a leadership coach, talent development leader, and organizational change consultant with Fortune 500, midsize, & small companies. Barb focuses on individual, team, and organizational energy on leveraging strengths to improve performance and deliver results. She has a contagious enthusiasm for change and an eye for finding and promoting positive deviance. She evokes meaning and purpose for powerful leaders.
Barb is a Co-Active Faculty Member for the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach through the ICF. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business, and Bachelor of Arts Degrees in International Studies and French from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She has extensive consulting experience as a leader with Accenture, IBM Global Services, and Envision Business Consulting. She deepened her leadership and organization development skills as a Director of Talent Development for First Data Corporation and Director of Organization Effectiveness at TW Telecom.

BAHRA: Coaching Skills for HR Professionals
2020-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, CO, 80026
ABOUT THE SESSION:
Human Resource Professionals must learn how to transition from a compliance mindset to a coaching mindset. HR professionals are at risk of becoming non-essential in a workplace culture that is rapidly changing. As HR faces entropy with the automation of transactional practices and outdated practices, HR must transform into becoming a trusted strategic business partner, rather than distrusted. Coaching skills for HR Professionals is an underdeveloped muscle. Developing and using coaching skills will build connection, trust and empower others to accomplish high performance, while developing relationships with colleagues, customers, and team members. Coaching skills are developed when HR Professionals listen well, ask questions, and focus on self-awareness and social awareness. Participants will learn how to shift into a trusted strategic business partner by employing specific coaching skills and using powerful questions.
DURING THIS SESSION, ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:

1. Understand why coaching skills are critical to HR’s success as a strategic business partner
2. Participants will learn how to ask powerful coaching questions of leaders, customers, and stakeholders.
3. Participants will have 5-7 powerful questions they can take back to their workplace.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Linda Rad is the owner of Envision Leadership Consulting, LLC. Linda provides human resource and organizational development consulting, executive coaching and workshop facilitation.
Linda’s education and experience are in human resource leadership, organizational development, leadership development, and employee engagement and development. Linda’s focus is on building positive and inclusive workplace cultures, developing emotionally intelligent leaders and creating high-performance teams. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with her research coaching the emotionally intelligent leader.
Linda’s favorite activities include being with her family and friends, reading, hiking, traveling, cooking healthy vegetarian and Persian meals and listening to new Spanish music.
Recertification Credit: This program has been submitted for 1 hour of both HRCI and SHRM Certification credits.
Cost: BAHRA Members – $35.00/ Non-Members – $55.00
At The Door Cost: BAHRA Members – $45.00/ Non-Members – $65.00. Note: Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed.
Members of another CO-SHRM Chapter such as MILE HIGH SHRM, NCHRA, etc may attend BAHRA events at the member price. Enter the discount code of “COSHRM” when you register.
BAHRA Student members attend for $15.00. Enter the discount code “STUDENT” when you register.
Please remember that BAHRA only accepts payment by credit card. For registration questions, please contact us at reservations@bahra.org.
The deadline to register is the Monday before the event at midnight. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed and $10 will be added to event fee if accepted.

Cancellation Policy: BAHRA no longer offers refunds on cancellations. If you have questions, please contact us at contact@bahra.org

WCHRA: Train the Trainer
2020-02-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81506, United States
February Monthly Program
Train the Trainer
Dean Harris: Employers Council
Join us to learn about Practical Recommendations to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Training
Whether you are a novice or experienced trainer, this presentation will provide practical tips for preparing and presenting effective training. In this presentation, trainers will:

understand the laws that govern adult learning and know how to apply them in developing curriculum
recognize trainees’ different learning styles
understand the importance of conducting a needs assessment before training
be able to develop objectives that guide the development of curriculum and materials
be able to select exercises and games that reinforce learning objectives and apply skills and knowledge
Wednesday February 19, 2020 7:30 am – 9:00 am Bookcliff Country Club
Register at: wchra.org/events

Dean rejoined the Employers Council in May 2017 to represent the interests of the Employers Council and its members on Colorado’s western slope. The Employers Council provides member employers assistance in every aspect of the employment relationship. Dean trains, advises, and represents employers exclusively in all phases of employment law and human resources, specializing in wage and hour, drug and alcohol, and medical issues. Prior to rejoining the Employers Council, Dean clerked for Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Jose D.L. Marquez. Dean worked as an Associate Attorney for Benezra & Culver, LLC, from 2004 to 2006, practicing employment, civil rights, and criminal law. From 2006 to 2010, Dean worked as a Staff Attorney for Mountain States Employers Council in Denver. From 2010 to 2013, Dean worked as a Vice President and Human Resources Regional Manager for Community Banks of Colorado and its successor, NBH Bank, N.A., overseeing human resource and employment law issues for approximately 425 associates in 60 locations in Colorado and California. From 2013 to 2017, Dean worked as an Associate Attorney at Bechtel & Santo in Grand Junction, Colorado, engaging in employment law and business litigation, counseling, and training.

Member: Free
Student: $5.00
Guest: $25.00

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ODN-GDR: Five Tools To Dignify Difficult Conversations
2020-02-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO, 80231
*HRCI recertification credits pending
RSVP: Please RSVP so that we can anticipate attendee numbers: http://goo.gl/0qQj7
Session Fee: $25 ($15 if not currently employed nor paid for your work) – cash or check accepted at the door. Venmo: www.venmo.com/Gale790, Paypal: paypal.me/GaleSkinner or online banking transfers: gale790@msn.com or 720.371.3915 also accepted
ABOUT THE SESSION
What if conflict lead to opportunity? Brilliant leaders know when leveraged well, conflict can deepen trust, create greater understanding and lead to organizational growth. Participants will learn five techniques to navigate difficult conversations to reach impactful outcomes through a dignified and mindful process.
Learning Objectives

Learn tools to successfully approach conflict
Address difficult conversations with confidence while producing a positive outcome
Identify opportunities within areas of conflict to grow trust, create new ideas and better communicate
View conflict as positive – it signals opportunities for growth, deeper trust, greater understanding and new possibilities
Identifying root causes and strategies for resolving organizational conflict

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Christina Rowe is the Founder/Leadership and Team Development Consultant at The Collaborative LLC, responsible for teaching individuals to take on leadership and those in management roles how to build their most successful teams, enjoy their work and create strong outcomes. Christina has a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and is a Gallup Trained and Certified Strengths Coach.
For 25 years Lisa Stokes has blended her extensive nonprofit and management experience with mindfulness and nonviolent communication training to guide nonprofit leaders in multiple sectors through difficult conversations to successful outcomes.
Additional Information

SUBSCRIBE, to join the email distribution list: http://tinyurl.com/yhooexb
Membership is not required, anyone may attend; please post or forward this information as appropriate
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Join our LinkedIn Group:http://tinyurl.com/27olqe2
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SAVE THE DATE

Mar 18 – The Future of Work: How Employee Experience Demands a Focus on Human-Centered Design with Holly Pendleton and Heather McBroome
April 14 – Elevating the Voices of Women in Organizations by Redefining the Male Ally with Carrie Arnold and Evan Roth

RFP REMINDER: Please submit proposals for 2020 via the proposal form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ZyilI0xtkkihBtcynvsdn3SzPlJwQerABXwb_20gDg/edit) to odngdr@gmail.com. The RFP form helps us review key information on all submissions. There is no deadline, but we review on a first come, first serve basis – so submit as soon as you are able.
QUESTIONS: Please contact ODN-GDR Directors: odngdr@gmail.com

DisruptHR | Colorado Springs
2020-02-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The Pinery at the Hill, 775 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905
DisruptHR is a night of short, focused talks from professionals who want to share ideas on how we can move our talent thinking forward!

About this Event

Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower people in the HR, leadership and business operations fields. You will network, cut loose (Shhhh…HR is OFF duty), and hear from the boldest and most innovative minds in a rapid-fire, ignite-style evening of speeches that are sure to challenge the tired and outdated business practices that business owners, leaders and professionals face on a daily basis.
Cost: $20
Register Here
The Line-up:
5:00 pm – Let’s get ready to disrupt! It’s time for networking, the (cash) bar opens and snacking begins (did someone say Pulled Pork Sliders and Nachos Bar)! Check in, grab a name tag, network, eat, drink, loosen up, and get ready to disrupt.
5:45 pm – We turn it up with some introductions and the first group of speakers.
Dance Break – Networking, bar refills, and bio break time.
6:30 pm (ish) – Second half and final group of speakers.
7:15 pm (or so) – You are headed home to dream of disrupting your organization!
Get ready for a great evening of innovative, engaging, and energizing ideas!
We will be supporting a charitable organization, Community Partnership for Childhood Development (CPCD), at this event. In support we encourage you to bring knit hats, gloves, and/or mittens for children ages 0-7 that can be provided to those in need by CPCD. If you’d like to know more about this organization, check out www.cpcdheadstart.org and visit them at the event!

IPMA: Managing Up
2020-02-05 08:00 - 10:30 | Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO, 80138
Effective Communication – Managing Up!
Effective communication in the workplace can be one of our biggest challenges. Communication can be even more tricky when it comes to our manager or boss. Mastering the skill of managing up is exactly what must be done to excel in any organization, even if it seems unnatural to manage those above you in the top-down world of business.
In the world of work, there will always be “a boss.” Someone will always be above you; someone you need to go to for resources. They may be your manager in the hierarchy of your organization, an outside customer, or even a Board. They can help you succeed, or they can stand in the way of your success.
During this session we will touch on five tips to help you build and maintain the crucial employee-manager relationship, which can open the door to achievement, accomplishment, and personal success in your workplace.
About the Presenter:

Abigail (Abby) Hoeh has provided coaching and organizational development services for local, county, and state departments of various sizes as well as for military and federal government entities for over 8 years. She is an active member in the IPMA-HR Colorado Chapter, and serves as Secretary to the Board. Abby currently works in training and organizational development for Jefferson County Government as well as owns her own coaching and organizational consulting business, Life Work Balance LLC.
She enjoys working with individuals and organizations to obtain and use the tools they need to improve their professional, relational, and organizational performance. Abby has her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Career Counseling from Regis University and also holds bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder.
When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets (if you ask, she will show you pictures of her dog, cat, ducks, and poison dart frogs!), traveling, playing board games, cheering on the Denver Broncos, hiking, and writing.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 Check-in, breakfast and networking
8:30-10:00 Program/Presentation
10:00-10:15 Questions and Answers (if applicable)
Location:
Town of Parker Town Hall
20120 E. Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/MmUFLa98oP61FxVp8
Notes:
In order for us to get an accurate headcount for meeting materials and coffee/breakfast, all attendees MUST register via our website prior to the day of the event. Members – if you are interested in bringing a guest, please contact ipmahrcolorado@gmail.com for the special guest registration code.
Registration

Corporate Sponsors
No charge for current corporate sponsors

Guest of a Member
Guests invited to attend by a current member receive one free meeting registration. Must use valid registration code.

Member
No charge for current members

Regular Ticket (non-member) – $30.00
Small fee for non-members

Student Member
No charge for current student members

Student Ticket (non-member) – $20.00
Discounted fee for non-member students

Register Here

CSSHRM: Radical Candor: The Art of Getting Stuff Done
2020-01-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 21C Library, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920
Radical Candor: The Art of Getting Stuff Done
January 16, 2020, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Throughout our personal and professional lives we’re told we speak up too much or not enough, that our approach is too strong or not forceful enough, or that if we don’t have something positive to say – it’s best to say nothing at all. However, if we truly believe that ‘feedback is a gift’, we all need to be equipped to share feedback, both positive and negative, in a constructive, meaningful, careful and impactful way. In this session, you will learn how best to speak and connect with your colleagues, boss, and direct reports to provide and receive direct and honest feedback, how to have more constructive and high-performing teams, and how to keep things moving forward.

With 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, Darren Kanthal has held leadership roles across various facets of Human Resources. He has designed and implemented talent management programs in addition to several successful recruitment programs including college, veteran, and employee referral programs.
In his current role as a Coach and Consultant, he helps individuals, small businesses, and non-profits solve people problems with an empathetic and straight-to-the-point approach.

Location and Schedule:

21C Library
3:00 – Check-in and Registration
3:15 – Networking
3:30 – Presentation
4:30 – Q&A
4:50 – Announcements
5:00 – Meeting Close

Price:

CS SHRM Members $15; Guests $40

MEMBERS AND GUESTS REGISTER HERE
BOARD AND STUDENTS REGISTER HERE

WCHRA: Engage to Retain
2020-01-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81506, United States
January Monthly Program
Engage to Retain
Nina Anderson
Express Employment Professionals
Join us to learn not only the “what” but the “how” of building an engaging and motivating culture.
Many organizations are faced with shrinking applicant pools and skill gaps in their existing workforce. This program will walk us through ways to “Engage to Retain” our top talent and reduce turnover through motivation and empowerment. Engage to Retain is a marketing campaign through video-based training designed to assist managers and supervisors with retention through two key components:

Onboarding of new employees
Ongoing development

Employee training and development is vital to maintaining a strong, productive business. This program offers several tools to help build a productive and motivated workforce.

Members: Free
Guests: $25
Students: $5

Register Here
Nina Anderson has over 30 years’ experience in the staffing and human resources management industry and currently owns and operates Express Employment Professionals offices in both Grand Junction and Montrose. Nina is an active member of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Board of Directors from 2010 through 2014 and active on their workforce and legislative committees. Her involvement with the Grand Junction Chamber legislative committee includes testifying in front of the Colorado legislative bodies regarding human resources and small business topics.

ODN-GDR: The Neuroscience Behind Performance, Burnout & Resilience
2020-01-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO, 80231
Title: The Neuroscience Behind Performance, Burnout & Resilience
Facilitator: Erin Greilick
NEW Date/Time: Wednesday, January 8, 4-5:30pm (networking until 6)
Location: Eloise May Library | rooms A&B | 1471 S. Parker Rd. Denver, CO 80231
*Approved for 1.25 Business HRCI recertification credit
RSVP: Please RSVP so that we can anticipate attendee numbers: http://goo.gl/0qQj7
Session Fee: $5 (waived if not currently employed nor paid for your work) – cash or check accepted at the door. Venmo: www.venmo.com/Gale790, Paypal: paypal.me/GaleSkinner or online banking transfers: gale790@msn.com or 720.371.3915 also accepted
ABOUT THE SESSION
We instinctively strive to excel & push our performance to the next level. We create performance standards, management systems, & perpetually raise the bar. But are we working smarter or harder? Discover what neuroscience is uncovering about how we work against our own success & leave our best performance untapped & unrealized. Explore current assumptions about maximizing work performance & how brain function influences performance. Learn practical tactics to reduce stress & build resilience, so your organization can perform at its highest potential.
Learning Objectives
*Understand relationship between stress & performance, & OD’s role in bolstering the bottom line
*Awareness of how technology can undermine organizational values & how to move toward alignment & reinforcement
*Learn how to become a stronger business partner by using organization-wide approaches to reduce stress & build resilience
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Erin Greilick is a Senior Consulting Partner with Strata Leadership & founder of Core Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in strategic change & executive development. She earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University & her MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Erin is a systems-thinker, working quickly to understand complex issues, identifying root causes, & bringing smart, integrated solutions to organizations. She has a long proven track record of being a trusted advisor, working with executives & senior leaders in both the Private & Public sectors, in industries ranging from Food Service to Health Care. Erin & her husband are devoted parents to their son, & she enjoys traveling, eating, & cooking (& takes all opportunities to combine these three joys!).
Additional Information
*SUBSCRIBE, to join the email distribution list: http://tinyurl.com/yhooexb
*Membership is not required, anyone may attend; please post or forward this information as appropriate
*Associated with OD Network
*Join our LinkedIn Group: http://tinyurl.com/27olqe2
*Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009837213070
*Like our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Organization-Development-Network-Greater-Denver-Region/991889114157412
SAVE THE DATE (2020)
Feb 11 – SKILL BUILDING (1-5pm) Five Tools To Dignify Difficult Conversations with Christina Rowe & Lisa Stokes
RFP REMINDER: Please submit proposals for 2020 via the proposal form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ZyilI0xtkkihBtcynvsdn3SzPlJwQerABXwb_20gDg/edit) to odngdr@gmail.com. The RFP form helps us review key information on all submissions. There is no deadline, but we review on a first come, first serve basis – so submit as soon as you are able.
QUESTIONS: Please contact ODN-GDR Directors: odngdr@gmail.com

RMTRA: So You've Identified "Pay Gaps" in Your Organization - Now What?
2019-12-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Brown Palace, 321 17th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
So You’ve Identified “Pay Gaps” in Your Organization – Now What?
When: 12/19/2019 – 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (MST)
Location: Brown Palace: 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
Agenda:

11:00 am Registration
11:30 am Meal Service
11:45 am Speakers Introduced
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Questions and Networking

Description:
Celebrities, lawmakers, the government and plaintiffs’ attorneys are focused on closing the pay gap, but that’s easier said than done. As companies face unprecedented pressure to ensure employees are paid fairly, many are turning to proactive pay analyses to find and address pay gaps. The results, though, can be paralyzing. How do we move from analysis to action? More importantly, how do we ensure we’re not creating new discrimination? Quenton Wright and Scott Pechaitis, experts from different sides of the equal-pay field, provide their observations, insights and best practices for interpreting and acting on the results of the pay analysis.
Speaker Biographies:
Quenton Wright is a Principal at Charles River Associates. With a MS in Applied Economics and over 12 years of experience, Quenton supports employers by designing custom tools and studies to proactively monitor and analyze employment outcomes such as pay equity, diversity, promotions, hiring, performance reviews, and attrition. Employers turn to Quenton when they need a combination of world class labor economics expertise and superior analytics to cut through the complexity of labor issues and develop clear, comprehensive answers based on concrete data. Quenton helps clients address a wide variety of labor challenges, including proactive state, national, and global pay audits; OFCCP compliance; EEO investigations; monitoring per consent decree; pay gap analyses for public disclosure; and litigation. She has been a regular presenter on compensation topics at SHRM, WorldatWork, National Employment Law Institute, and National Industry Liaison Group events.
Scott Pechaitis is an attorney in Jackson Lewis’ specialty Pay Equity Resource Group. Scott works closely with the firm’s in house statisticians, computer programmers and data analysts to investigate and defend employers in class/collective actions, EEOC investigations and OFCCP audits. Scott spends much of his time overseeing proactive pay equity analyses and assisting employers in identifying and addressing legal “pay gaps.“ Through a combination of data expertise and over a decade of experience providing legal counsel on labor and employment issues strictly to employers, Scott helps companies find and eliminate “hidden” issues in their pay systems. In these projects, Scott works closely with legal, HR and compensation personnel, as well as Jackson Lewis statisticians, to design meaningful analyses under the attorney-client privilege.
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ICC: Webinar- DisruptHR Denver Double-Take 2.0
2019-12-05 10:00 | Webinar
Webinar Registration

Topic: DisruptHR Denver Double-Take 2.0

Description: Join DisruptHR Denver co-organizers Meredith Masse and Mary Faulkner in the second DisruptHR Denver Double-Take webinar. At the October DisruptHR Denver event, the audience will have voted on their top speakers and topics about which they want MORE! In this rousing conversation with the audience’s top 3 choices, Meredith and Mary will chat with each to take a deeper dive into the topics they had only 5 minutes to present on the DisruptHR Denver stage. Join for the lively discussion and ask your questions of these soon-to-be-famous Disruptors!

Time: Dec 5, 2019 10:00 AM in Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Register Here!

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ICC: Career Buzz
2019-12-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 | ICC, 1873 S. Bellaire St, suite 750, Denver, CO, 80222, United States
What is The Career Buzz?

What is The Career Buzz? The ICC Career Buzz Transition Group provides a framework for senior level Human Resource and Talent Management Professionals to network and connect with other like professionals in order to move their job search forward.
It is the function of ICC to facilitate an environment that allows participants to gain insightful feedback and advice from professionals specializing in the area of Career Transition while allowing for collaboration among peer members to maintain a healthy network of colleagues.
Benefits of Membership

Networking – Participants expand their network to include peers that are fully engaged in the process of providing feedback, answering questions, providing qualified job leads and making referrals when necessary.
Qualified Job Leads – As a member, participants are not only hearing about job leads during the meetings, but are notified via LinkedIn as soon as ICC becomes aware of HR Jobs in the community.
Motivation – participants will maintain a motivation in their job search by participating on a regular basis with fellow HR colleagues.

Expectations of Members

Networking
Constructive Peer Feedback
Regular Attendance – The success of the group is dependent on committed members.
Referrals – When possible, offering a warm introduction to a group member to a company.
Job Leads – Provide contacts in companies and job leads that are of interest to the group.
Confidentiality – Participants are asked to respect the privacy of other members of the group. All discussions during the meeting are to remain confidential.

Facilitator Information and Role
At ICC, we believe firmly that the success of a business lives and dies by its people. At ICC we take underperforming teams and leaders and turn them into highly performing teams and leaders that add value to the bottom line. Acting as an extension to companies’ internal resources, we accomplish this thru leadership development, executive coaching and when they cannot be helped or you find yourself with excess headcount, we help them onto their next opportunity thru outplacement.
As facilitators, ICC pledges to keep the group on task, maintain a level of committed members, bring new members up to speed, support the networking and job search strategies of the members, and be open to constructive ideas proposed by the group.
Meeting Structure

Meetings are held at ICC on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:00 am to 11:00 am., 1873 S. Bellaire St, suite 750, Denver, CO 80222
Meetings are free of charge
2 Hour on-street parking is available on Bellaire St., Covered Visitor Parking is available at 1873 S. Bellaire on the first level of the garage.

Each Session will include the following:

Introductions
Update on Recent Activities
Members or guest speaker to cover highlighted areas of interest to the group
Lead generation and referrals
Member’s First Meeting Requirements

Please read and sign “The Career Buzz Commitment Pledge.” Submit prior to the first meeting.
Contact Information:
Meredith Masse, Senior Vice President
Meredith@InnovateICC.com
303-865-4400
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ODN-GDR: 2020 Fairness in Promotions Report
2019-12-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Eloise May Library, 1471 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO, 80231
ABOUT THE SESSION
Get a sneak preview before the research comes out! Fairness in Promotions is the first comprehensive research study of fairness in internal HR practices that American corporations use to identify and prepare the next generation of leaders from among their existing employees. This report is a research partnership between Pinsight, a leadership assessment and development firm, and researchers from Purdue University and George Mason University. We collected data from 129 organizations that collectively employ over half a million people and span most industries. We studied how these organizations identify high-potential employees and select successors for key executive positions with a particular interest in diversity. You may or may not be surprised that, in most organizations, men are 3x more likely to be identified as high-potentials than their equally capable women colleagues, and we found unintentional discrimination in succession planning in 2/3 of the companies. Learn about the findings and let us arm you with good information as someone who can pioneer a change in how talent decisions are made.
Learning Objectives

Learn how most organizations today identify the next generation of leaders
Explore unconscious bias in perceptions of who has potential for leadership
Understand the risk of unintentional discrimination in high-potential selection and succession planning

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Martin Lanik is author of the international bestseller The Leader Habit and CEO of Pinsight, a leadership assessment and development firm. Pinsight’s mission is to bring fairness to leader selection, development, and succession through unbiased people insights and highly personalized leadership development solutions. More than 100 companies – including AIG and CenturyLink – have implemented their programs, which have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Chief Executive, Chief Learning Officer, and Investor’s Business Daily. Martin holds a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Colorado State University. Learn more at www.pinsight.com.
RSVP: Please RSVP so that we can anticipate attendee numbers: http://goo.gl/0qQj7
Session Fee: $5 (waived if not currently employed nor paid for your work) – cash or check accepted at the door. Venmo: www.venmo.com/Gale790, Paypal: paypal.me/GaleSkinner or online banking transfers: gale790@msn.com or 720.371.3915 also accepted
Additional Information

SUBSCRIBE, to join the email distribution list: http://tinyurl.com/yhooexb
Membership is not required, anyone may attend; please post or forward this information as appropriate
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SAVE THE DATE (2020)

Jan 15 – The Neuroscience Behind Performance, Burnout, and Resilience with Erin Greilick
Feb 11 or 12 (still confirming which date) – SKILL BUILDING(1-5pm) Five Tools To Dignify Difficult Conversations with Christina Rowe and Lisa Stokes

RFP REMINDER: Please submit proposals for 2020 via the proposal form (https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ZyilI0xtkkihBtcynvsdn3SzPlJwQerABXwb_20gDg/edit) to odngdr@gmail.com. The RFP form helps us review key information on all submissions. There is no deadline, but we review on a first come, first serve basis – so submit as soon as you are able.
QUESTIONS: Please contact ODN-GDR Directors: odngdr@gmail.com

IPMA: Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
2019-12-04 08:00 - 10:30 | Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO, 80419
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace

Mental Wellbeing is crucial for HR Professionals. Whether it is identifying and providing assistance to your organization OR making sure we are taking care of ourselves, mental wellness is a hot topic in today’s workplace. It doesn’t stop there either. Mental wellbeing can affect every aspect of our lives so it’s important to arm ourselves with information to help combat this epidemic.
This presentation will focus on the experiences encountered in the EAP service delivery around offering help to people in distress from basic self- care to the complex issues of suicide and substance use. Relevant examples will be shared of how to support and offer tangible help to employees and household members with a variety of needs affecting their emotional & mental wellbeing. You will learn:

How to formulate a roadmap for self-care
How to assess level of need and intervention
Assessing what services are needed

Please join us as we welcome Patrick Heister with Mines and Associates and Amanda Hollander, Victim Advocate Coordinator with the Town of Parker, as we talk about a full scope approach to mental health issues and mental wellbeing.
Register Here
About our Presenters:
Amanda Hollander is the Victim Services Coordinator for Parker Police Department. She oversees the unit and provides direct services to crime victims, survivors, or those in personal tragedy. Prior to working at Parker Police Department, she served as the Victim Liaison for the Department of Corrections Victim Services Unit where she worked closely with survivors of violent crime. Amanda also worked as a Correctional Officer at the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, and prior to that as a group counselor in a juvenile treatment facility. Amanda is a certified RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Basic Physical Defense Instructor at Parker Police Department due to her continuous work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, Amanda serves on the department’s Peer Support team, and is trained in Victim-Centered, Offender-Sensitive Dialogue in Crimes of Severe Violence.
Mr. Hiester is proud to be the Chief Operating Officer for MINES and Associates. As such Mr. Hiester oversees the Health Psychology Division Clinical team MINES & Associates. Mr. Hiester has extensive experience in all aspects of EAP and Behavioral Health Services including: Direct Service, Consulting, clinical Account Management, strategic account management sales and training. Mr. Hiester specializes in the assessment and intervention of complex organizational challenges; Executive coaching; and leadership development. Mr. Hiester’s Account Management knowledge combines many years of experience in counseling and psychology, experiential education, conflict and mediation, domestic and workplace violence, and practice in the Employee Assistance Field. Mr. Hiester has specialty working with a number of industries including: Health Care, Legal, Municipalities and Labor/Business. Mr. Hiester is a dynamic presenter, consultant and facilitator.
Agenda
8:00-8:30 Check-in, breakfast and networking
8:30-10:00 Presentation
10:00-10:15 Q & A (if applicable)
Location:
Jefferson County Courts & Administration Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80419
Directions and Parking:
Google maps link
Once you are on Jefferson County Parkway, drive half way around the roundabout and head towards the Jefferson County building. You will see two above ground parking areas on your left and right. Both areas are free public parking.
When you enter the building, go to the left side where you will see a set of elevators. Walk toward the elevators and turn left. Take an immediate right down the next hallway and look for room 1552 or 1565.
In order for us to get an accurate headcount for meeting materials and coffee/breakfast, all attendees MUST register via our website prior to the day of the event. Members – if you are interested in bringing a guest, please contact ipmahrcolorado@gmail.com for the special guest registration code.

Special thanks to our Corporate Sponsors!

ObsidianHR: Closing the Gender Gap & Implicit Bias Seminar
2019-11-21 13:30 - 19:00 | Firmspace, 1401 Lawrence Street #1600, Denver, CO, 80202
Closing the Gender Gap

Most organizations recognize the need to develop and improve workplace equality. In fact, company commitment to gender diversity is at an all-time high for the third year in a row. Despite this commitment, progress continues to be too slow and companies tend to lose focus on implementing practical solutions. For example, did you know it will take approximately 100 years at the current rate to reach pay equality between men and women?

This seminar will break down the HR, legal, and practical framework surrounding the following topics:

Pay equity
Parental leave
Gender bias and the glass ceiling
The #MeToo movement

Our panelists will discuss their experiences facing these issues and their strategies on how to effectuate change—both during the presentation and at the happy hour afterward.

Presenters:
Jennifer Gokenbach & Stephen Rotter
Managing Partners, The Workplace Counsel
Panelists:

Rachel Lucas: President Elect, Mile High SHRM
Tiffany Todd: Counsel, Western Union
Jordan Conley: President, Obsidian HR
Maggi Tassi: Managing Director, Major, Lindsey, & Africa
Angie Wideman-Powell: HR Director, Clear Company

Implicit Bias in the Legal Profession, the Workplace and the Community

We all have biases. Not every bias is bad, and having a bias doesn’t make us a bad person. However, not recognizing our implicit or unconscious biases can affect how we do our jobs, how we relate to our co-workers, and every decision we make about people and situations. Our biases can also have legal complications, including allegations of harassment and discrimination, as well as allegations of professional misconduct. The consequences for those individuals who are the victims of biases, range from lost employment opportunities to the loss of life and everything in between. Being the victim of a bias, regardless of the intent is also incredibly painful. This workshop is not designed to rid us of our biases. The goal is to help us recognize our implicit/unconscious biases to be able to interrupt those biases, and to also recognize and interrupt those biases in others.

Presenter:

Karen SteinhauserOwner, Law Office of Karen Steinhauser LLC
Karen Steinhauser is owner of the Law Office of Karen Steinhauser LLC specializing in criminal defense for juveniles and adults, including traffic, domestic violence and sexual offenses. She also serves as a part-time judge for Aurora Municipal Court. She has worked as a prosecutor for 20 years, a full-time law professor at the University of Denver, and as a Counsel and Shareholder in private law firms, handling family, criminal and civil litigation.She is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm college of Law where she has taught Evidence and Trial Advocacy for the past 29 years.

Cisco: Veterans Career Transition Day
2019-11-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Cisco, 9155 East Nichols Avenue, Centennial, CO, 80112
Summary:
Employers like Cisco recognize the many valuable skills veterans bring to the workforce (i.e. teamwork and leadership skills, the ability to learn quickly and work under pressure, a strong work ethic and dedication to the mission). However, service members often find it difficult to translate their experience into civilian employment requirements. To help meet this challenge, Cisco sponsors an annual Veteran’s Career Transition Day (VCTD) which enables transitioning service members, veterans, spouses and caregivers to learn about best practices, tips, personal stories and other resources available to help them with the transition to civilian careers.
You will attend several sessions hosted by Cisco, other partner companies/organizations and volunteer speakers and panelists throughout the day (8:30a – ~1:00p). They will provide time-relevant advice and essential tips about your military transition or your latest career change. Topics will include: how to create your “brand” in the market, interviewing tips, career training/certification, personal career transition stories and career coaching organizations. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with the speakers and other people who are making, or have made, the same transition.
Lite Breakfast & Lunch–hosted by Cisco
Tentative Agenda:

Your Personal Brand
Cisco Veterans Mentoring Program
Hire Heroes USA–Interview Tips
Executive Panel Discussion-Coaching
My Transition Story•Guest Speaker(s)
Cisco Site Tour
IT Career Certification/Training

Register Here
If you are transitioning from active duty service, reserve service, national guard service, are a veteran, a spouse of an active duty service member or veteran, or a caregiver to an active duty service member or veteran, REGISTER NOW!
If you are a company or organization that is interested in participating at VCTD, please contact us and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can.
Have questions about Cisco Veterans Career Transition Day – Centennial, CO – 2019? Contact Cisco VETS Employee Resource Organization

BAHRA: Breakfast Presentation | Building a Culture of Talent
2019-11-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, CO, 80026
JOIN BAHRA FOR THIS BREAKFAST PRESENTATION OF ‘BUILDING A CULTURE OF TALENT: HIRING PEOPLE FOR THE RIGHT FIT IN YOUR CULTURE’ BY KEVIN STOFFEL OF STRONG PEOPLE SYSTEMS

WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am
WHERE: Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026
About This Event:
When people are properly aligned with their job according to their natural strengths, the result is a 40% increase in productivity. In Good to Great, Jim Collins talks about the importance of getting the right people in the right seat on the right bus. What he doesn’t provide is the solution. During this session we will take an in-depth look at a very practical solution on how to implement Jim Collins’ advice.

During this session, participants will learn:
1) A method for avoiding bad hires – people that look great on paper, interview like a rock star, but turn out to be someone else on the job.
2) Strategies to identify job candidate strengths before making the hiring decision.
3) Understanding how to bring objective data into the very subjective hiring process to make more successful hiring decisions

About the Speaker:
Kevin Stoffel has a passion to unlock human potential to build strong and resilient people who can experience the joy of living up to their full potential and fulfilling their life purpose. Henry David Thoreau wrote that most people “lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” He wants to hear the song that everyone has in them!
Some of his specialties include; Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Strengths Based Management, Hiring Screening Assessments, Career Coaching and Personality Assessments.
Recertification Credit: This program has been submitted for 1 hour of both HRCI and SHRM Certification credits.
Cost: BAHRA Members – $25.00/ Non-Members – $45.00
At The Door Cost: BAHRA Members – $35.00/ Non-Members – $55.00. Note: Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed.
Members of another CO-SHRM Chapter such as MILE HIGH SHRM, NCHRA, etc may attend BAHRA events at the member price. Enter the discount code of “COSHRM” when you register.
BAHRA Student members attend for $5.00. Enter the discount code “STUDENT” when you register.
Registration: November 21, 2019 BAHRA Chapter BREAKFAST Meeting Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed. Deadline to register is the Monday before the event at midnight. Please remember that BAHRA only accepts payment by credit card. For registration questions, please contact us at reservations@bahra.org.
Cancellation Policy: BAHRA no longer offers refunds on cancellations. If you have questions, please contact us at contact@bahra.org

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE: By attending this event, photographs and videos of the event and individuals will be public and possibly used in future marketing for the Boulder Area Human Resource Association and its Associates.
NOTE: The opinions and information provided by Boulder Area Human Resource Association event speakers are strictly those of the speakers. BAHRA does not necessarily endorse their opinions and has not independently verified the information presented.
For more information:
Contact: Contact Us
Email: Contact@bahra.org
Register Here

hrQ: Holiday Networking Event
2019-11-20 16:30 - 19:30 | blanc, 3150 Walnut Street, Denver, CO, 80205
Please join us to welcome in the holidays over wine and hors d’oeuvres – before the holiday craziness begins! This is a fun and spirited gathering to reconnect with your peers and make new connections through a facilitated session of speed networking. We’d love to see you there!
We will be raffling off exciting prizes with all proceeds donated to the WOMEN’S BEAN PROJECT™. Come prepared to win!
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20th: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: blanc: 3150 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205
Parking: There is free street parking on the blocks surrounding blanc.
$35 in advance or $45 at the door.
For questions regarding this event, please contact Michelle Box: 720.710.1255 / michelle@hrqinc.com.
Register Here

WCHRA: Monthly Member Program - Think BIG
2019-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Bookcliff Country Club, 2730 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81506, United States
We’re ready for “The Big Think”

Identify changing trends in employee engagement and relationship management.

Develop strategies to discover and utilize hidden talent.

Practice communication skills that will help us ask better questions.

Discuss best practices to honor diversity in our organizations.

CMU SHRM Club Student – $5.00
Guest – $25.00
Member: Included in membership

** Please bring along anyone interested in joining or finding out more about WCHRA.
Register Here

HR People + Strategy: Webinar- Driving Accountability for Change
2019-11-20 10:00 | Webinar
Driving Accountability for Change
November 20, 2019

Webinar Start Time: 10am MT
As an HR leader, how do you drive change in a change-fatigue workforce?
Keeping up with the speed of change means we have to adapt quicker than ever. And yet, there’s just no time these days to circle through the change management cycle. Most organizations don’t have a change management department to guide the organization. It’s a responsibility of everyone in organization to shuffle through the changes. They have to adapt quickly because there’s another change around the corner. When this happens, people end up “checking the box” instead of taking accountability to drive the change.
You need people to do things differently. And that’s a tough thing to do.
Join us for our webinar, Driving Accountability for Change, where we discuss what HR leaders can do differently to accelerate change—without increasing the negative side-effects like change fatigue and burnout. Listen to best practices and case studies from HR executives who lead change effectively in their organizations. Discover what it takes to inspire your workforce to take accountability for change that leads to positive results, innovation, and breakthroughs.
Takeaways from the discussion:
Understand what’s holding people back from owning change
Get people focused on what matters most
Best practices to create greater buy in for change, helping people think and act differently
REGISTER
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Karol Pelletier, SHRM-SCP
SVP Digital
Karol Pelletier, SVP Digital, is a results-oriented professional offering 25+ years of experience leading key growth initiatives, specializing in Human Resources and company culture in the food production and biotechnology industries. She is known as an expert in delivering innovative, high-quality, cost-effective solutions and strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and employee engagement in a fast-paced environment. Karol is accountable, committed, and hands-on with a proven progressive career reflecting strong leadership experience that builds and leads highly motivated global teams to achieve business objectives. She is highly praised for work ethic, problem-solving, communication skills, and successful delivery of work.
Lisa Miller, SPHR
Consulting Partner
Lisa has worked in the human resources and talent management field for over 22 years, most recently as SVP of Human Resources and Executive Leadership Team member at Partners In Leadership. In her current role as Consulting Partner at the firm, Lisa works with leaders from all levels of the workforce to implement positive accountability and instill a Culture of Accountability. She has extensive experience among many industries, including professional services, high-tech, advertising, and retail. She works with top leaders in Fortune 1000 companies to purposefully define, shift, and manage culture as a key lever for delivering business results.
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

SHRM Recertification Credit
This webinar is eligible for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.

RMAR: Roundtable Event in Broomfield
2019-11-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755 Airport Way Suite 114, Broomfield, 80021, United States
Roundtable Event in Broomfield on November 14th! – Happy Hour food and beverages will be served

REGISTER HERE!
Having round table discussions has reminded us that no matter your niche, years in your industry, or how much you bill annually — every opinion and contribution is helpful! Join us while we break into Owner and Recruiter groups to discuss hot topics, tips and tricks, or pain points that we could all use some insight on. No matter your tenure as a recruiter, we all have a background and stories that could help each other!
When:
Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM MST
Where:
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
11755 Airport Way
Suite 114
(Office of Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.)
Broomfield, CO 80021
Contact:
Rebecca Bayne – VP Membership
RMAR
303.396.0404
rb@baynecsi.com
REGISTER TODAY!

CS SHRM: 2019 Annual Employment Law Update
2019-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 | The Pinery at the Hill, 775 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80905
Please join us for appetizers and networking (cash bar is available) at the Pinery at the Hill for our 2019 annual legal update.
Ray Deeny will review key legal changes in 2019 with highlights of the key court cases and decisions and how they affect the working environment. With a look into key legal and legislative activity pending for 2020. Check in starts at 4:30pm and the presentation will begin at 5:30pm.
Price: Members $40 / Guests $55 / Students $10
Register Here
RAYMOND M. DEENY is an Executive Committee Member of the Denver-based law firm of Sherman & Howard LLC. He is the Branch Manager of the Colorado Springs and Phoenix offices of the firm. Mr. Deeny has been a member in the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Department since 1980. Mr. Deeny’s practice is devoted exclusively to management representation and he is involved in handling all types of labor and employment litigation, including matters before the National Labor Relations Board, EEOC and state agencies, and the defense of federal and state court actions involving employment discrimination and common law claims.
This program has been approved for 2 General Credits for PHR and SPHR and 2 PDCs for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.

RMTRA: Learning and Libations
2019-11-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Maggianos – DTC, 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO, 80112
RMTRA is partnering up with Western Pension and Benefits Council (WP&BC), recognized as one of the premier educational and professional organizations in the United States in the dynamic field of employee benefits for our latest event.
The concept of “big data” and related analytics has infiltrated nearly all aspects of our lives, and employee benefits is no exception. Sales growth, investment trends, seasonal trends—companies track and analyze data to help them manage their business. Recent developments in data science, however, have enabled a sea of change in the ability to use data in a more targeted and future-oriented manner, using predictive analytics to make personalized, action-inspiring decisions. Join us for a lively, informative session on the impact of participant data in employee retirement plans and benefits.
Join Western Pension and Benefits Council and RMTRA for this exciting discussion by registering here. Be sure to use code “RMTRA” for member level pricing. Drinks (two per attendee) and appetizers will be served.
Speaker Biography:
Liza Masterson – AVP, Reporting & Business Intelligence, John Hancock
. Liza provides reporting and analytics that empower business leaders to make well-informed, data-driven decisions. Liza joined the company in 2008 and has held positions as a marketing analyst, product manager, and director of business intelligence. She received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and maintains a FINRA Series 6 registration. Outside of work, Liza enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and two dogs, as well as competing in marathons and Ironman Triathlons.

NCHRA Luncheon: A Transgender Experience - A Personal Account
2019-11-13 11:15 - 13:00 | Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, CO, 80534
The last event of 2019!

About the Program
This presentation includes an eye level view of what gender transition consists of, including male and female perspectives. The attendees are able to experience a subject that has become more visible nationally, in both our communities and the workplace. The presentation’s goal is not limited to only transgender issues, but by the nature of the topic – participants are able to have a better perspective of the challenges that women and minorities experience at work. This unique perspective will assist your organization in understanding the needs of transgender employees and provide an understanding environment. This presentation is designed to be a departure from standard training sessions by incorporating emotional experiences with a focus on discussion.
About the Presenter
Ms. Rachel Samantha Esters has been a consultant with The Moss Group since August 5, 2016; her focus includes Leadership, Management of High Risk inmates, Cultural and Gender issues in Corrections.
Rachel Esters retired from the Larimer Sheriff’s Office as a Lieutenant after 21-years of service. Rachel authored an article on an innovative program she developed for the management of High Security and Administrative Segregation inmates in jails, for which she honored as the 2013 recipient of the Larimer County Innovation Award.
Rachel is a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and Army.
Rachel Esters is a 2010 graduate of the police and Command School at Northwestern University, the CSOC Command School and the Leadership Development Program (Daniels College of Business). Rachel completed the CSU Project Management Program in 2015. Rachel is a TED x CSU 2017 Speaker.
***Deadline to Register is by Noon, Friday, November 8th, 2019***
***At the door registration prices***
Member At-the-door cost: $30.00
Non-Member At-the-door cost: $40.00

A Transgender Experience: A Personal Account

Join HR professionals in the area November 13th @ 11:15 pm for Lunch!

Come eat, network, and learn with your fellow HR professionals at the beautiful Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown!

Members: Click Here to Register

Non-Members: Click Here to Register

Mile High SHRM: Fall Prep Course for the SHRM CP-SCP Exam
2019-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Arrrow Electronics, 9151 Panorama Circle, Englewood, CO, 80112
Fall Prep Course for the SHRM CP-SCP Exam
Saturday November 9, 16 & 23
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Arrow Electronics (Denver Tech Center)
9151 Panorama Circle, Rooms 1034 & 1035, Englewood, Colorado 80112
https://goo.gl/maps/L8KiN8wPt6T2
Establish yourself as a globally-recognized HR expert this year by earning your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certification. This intensive program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System®, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam.
CSSHRM and National SHRM Members: $1095*
Non-members: $1395
*SHRM National, Mile High SHRM member or CSSHRM chapter member
Prices include study materials and access to the SHRM Online Learning System.

Establish yourself as a globally-recognized HR expert this year by earning your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® certification. Prove your value to colleagues and employers with the credentials built on the SHRM BoCKTM, which defines the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required for effective HR professionals around the world.

This intensive prep course combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System® so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam.

Already Certified?
You invested the time to earn your credentials, don’t let your certification slip away. You may earn up to 36 professional development credits (PDCs) when attending our course for professional development only.
Register Here

Leadership USA: Leading the Reluctant
2019-11-07 08:30 - 15:00 | The Curtis Ballroom, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
Leading the Reluctant: How to Move Prickly People to Preferred Outcomes
Session Includes: Seminar, Breakfast, Lunch, Parking, and Materials
Leaders are agents of change. Change creates discomfort and tension. How you intentionally relate to and communicate with others has a profound influence on your ability to build rapport, inspire collaboration, enhance positive camaraderie, resolve misunderstandings and to lead people while managing change.
Based on the World Famous Porcupine Races, leaders throughout the United States have laughed and learned from this highly engaging, interactive presentation about a subject no one wants to talk about: Conflict.
Specifically, the conflict that exists because of Prickly People.
Everyone has a prickly person in their life or in the workplace. And everyone is asking the same questions: How do we handle those moments when we encounter an uncooperative, grumpy person? What do we do when here are differing opinions? Is there a way to a successful outcome when a person on the team is resistant to change? More importantly, how do you direct them to a successful outcome when they are resistance to the changes?
This fast paced and interactive session provides foundational principles and practical methods for communicating and building trust during uncomfortable times. You will learn the strategies for leading others to a shared success.
Investment:
$299 members (check if your organization is a member)
$499 non-members
Includes breakfast, lunch, parking, beverages, materials
Enter Registration Code ‘HR Colorado’ and receive $50 off the registration cost!
Register Here
Instructor: Steve Iwersen, CSP
Steven Iwersen, CSP is the President of Aurora Pointe, LLC a leadership development firm that he founded in 2006. He is a relational leadership expert that has actually been a leader! He has 35+ years of leadership experience with responsibilities in non-profit organizations, business news, and employee recruitment. Author of the book: The Porcupine Principles! How To Move Prickly People to Preferred Outcomes and Unplugged: Mindfulness and the Law. Steven has more than 25 years of professional speaking experience and brings a unique style of substance, humor, interaction, storytelling and insight to his clients.
Steven grew up in the United States Northwest. Born in Seattle, raised in Idaho. He loves the city and understands small town values. His father was a minister and his mother a school teacher. That might explain why he is so comfortable on the stage and devoted to providing content that leads to real life change. He is an entrepreneur, as well as an effective communicator.
Steven Iwersen is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) – a recognition earned by only about 900 speakers worldwide. He was the voice of the association in 2015-16 when he was the Co-Host for Voices of Experience (VOE) the NSA’s audio & video magazine. He served as the Chairperson of the National Chapter Leadership Committee in 2013. During that time he was presented the Presidential Award of Distinguished Service.
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Discover the Five Principles For Improving Cooperation
Identify the Core Reasons People are Resistant and How to Encourage Acceptance
Learn How To Use a Strategic Persuasion System for Communication and Goal Setting
Discover Practical Methods to Increase Accountability
Develop Coaching Techniques for Redirecting the Challenging or Negative Individual

Timed Outline:
1. 9:00 to 10:30

Participants will be identifying their own specific situations (and/or individuals) that create conflict in their organization. The session will challenge the perceived causes of resistance/conflict and explore the three most common reasons for negative behavior or reactions. Leaders will be introduced to five specific principles and a strategy for improved collaboration.

2. 10:45 to 12:15

This session shifts the content to the introduction of practical methods and application based on each of the five principles. Participants will learn, through instruction and group discussions, techniques for improved decision-making, empowerment, communication, and establishing appropriate boundaries for problem-solving.

3. 1:00 to 2:30

The final session (a facilitated conversation) brings everything together through the introduction of a Strategic Persuasion System in which the participants will identify their own strategic steps for improving their leadership during times of change and for redirecting the negative influence of the reluctant.

Rocky Mountain HR People & Strategy: The Intelligence of Fun
2019-11-07 07:45 - 22:15 | University of Denver, Craig Hall, 2148 S. High Street, Denver, CO, 80210
Craig Zablocki: The Intelligence of Fun…The Future of Work Depends On It!
When:
07 Nov 2019
7:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Location:
University of Denver, Craig Hall, 2148 S. High Street, Denver, CO 80210
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Company and Chairman of the Business Roundtable, recently reversed the principle of the shareholder primacy to say the purpose of companies is to benefit all stakeholders – employees, customers, suppliers, communities and oh yes, the shareholders.
Jim Collins said essentially the same in his research on Good to Great and throughout his entire research on what differentiates awesome companies that outperform their competition.
Culture matters. Employees matter. And guess what? FUN MATTERS to CULTURE! Fun in the workplace is proven to improve health (hello, also less cost!), improves communication and collaboration (hello, speed to market!), breeds creativity (hello product innovation!), creates an employee brand (hello employee value proposition!) and drives individual productivity (hello operational efficiency!)
We all have different ideas about what fun is — feeling part of a team or a state of openness and connection — whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a CEO, an engineer, an HR geek or a certified nurse assistant.
Everyone loves the “Aha” moments when solutions to a problem come into view which happens most often when there is fun in the air.
The Intelligence of Fun unlocks the keys to seeing solutions to problems as fun – being solution minded and not problem focused. Are you ready to experience your intelligence of fun? To learn how to leverage your innate intelligence in yourself and others? Join us for arguably the MOST engaging, dynamic speaker on this topic.
Thursday, November 7, 2019

7:45 am – 8:30 am Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 10:15 am Program
University of Denver, Craig Hall, Denver, CO 80210
Cost:

1. RMHRPS Member – $45.00
Current RMHRPS Member

2. Nonmember – $75.00
Individuals who are not current members of RMHRPS

3. DU Staff & Current Students – $55.00
Current staff & students of DU

4. COCO Members – $55.00

You are guaranteed to love this and have fun – if not, we will refund your full ticket price. Seriously. Do not miss Craig Zablocki. Do not let your teammates and colleagues miss this. You and they have earned the right to have some fun!
