Competitive, challenging, and constantly changing – that is today’s marketplace! To grow and compete you need a new perspective and a new approach to sales, marketing, and business growth. In this high-energy, power-packed session, Meridith Elliott Powell shares the innovative strategies you need to redefine disruption, put you in the driver’s seat, and turn uncertainty to your competitive advantage. Based on research from her newest book, “Thrive: Turning Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage“, where Meridith studied nine companies (who started in the late 1700s to early 1800s) that are still thriving in business today, she will present what it takes to navigate change, find opportunity in crisis, inspire your team to move from reacting to change to driving it. You’ll leave this session with a personal strategy that ensures you have what you need to stay razor-like focused, highly flexible, and ready to turn uncertainty into your competitive advantage.

HRCI: 1 business credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Engagement – it’s the key to attracting and retaining team members.  Engagement is where we, and our team members, are working toward a purpose we see as bigger and more important than just satisfying our personal needs.  That pursuit of a “higher purpose” gives meaning to our work.  As Google has shown us, people more fully engage when they feel safe. They are more willing to fully invest their time, energy, and talent; take risks; and be creative and innovative.  Many surveys measure the symptoms or evidence of psychological safety, but what are the root behaviors that provide a foundation for psychological safety?  What are the toxic detractors from this sense of safety?  In this session we will explore these behavioral attributes and how to promote them in your workplace.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Differences arise from a host of traits, including age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical abilities, educational background, whether someone has children, even being an engineer versus being a salesperson. These traits or “profiles” cause people to make inaccurate assumptions, create separation, and, yes, treat people unfairly. This session will help companies develop and promote an inclusive work environment and better understand the subtle ways that bias occurs. 

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

The world is changing at a record pace and today’s teams are tasked to do more with less. They are also expected to remain engaged while facing an unprecedented shift in the traditional workplace. Cultivating resilience in each employee is necessary during transitional times, and it starts with realigning each team member with the meaning of their role in their organization. This session will amp up the enthusiasm in your organization and rekindle engagement, commitment, and trust between leaders and team members.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Since the change of administrations, compliance has been the focus of HR including OSHA, COVID, handbook policies, and discrimination issues. Agencies such as the EEOC, National Labor Relations Board, and Wage and Hour have stepped up their enforcement activities.  On the immigration side, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is increasingly looking at I-9s and audits of H1-Bs.  From a state perspective, MIOSHA and Michigan Wage and Hour have both stepped up their game as well. HR needs to be more vigilant today than any time in the past. This session will review the current regulatory and enforcement environment and how it is impacting Michigan employers.  Anne-Marie will also provide some practical guidance tips to stay ahead in these challenging times.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Since 1902, ASE’s principal function has been to provide people-management information and services. Today, we continue to build on these services and bring the latest trends, insights, and resources to help organizations grow their bottom lines by growing the effectiveness of their people. 

Join us as we celebrate our 120th year of serving members!

The COVID-19 pandemic taught all of us that our talent is the lifeline of our organizations. We learned that talent development had to continue despite many barriers to success including expanding and maximizing virtual learning opportunities and platforms. Leaders must learn how to value talent and their talent development teams, so that they can effectively lead them during business altering challenges.

HRCI: 1 business credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

To compete in today’s marketplace, you need to build your leadership bench, invest in attracting top talent, and develop a culture of succession – a deep pool of talent that ensures the viability and sustainability of your organization. With more than 75-million baby-boomers reaching retirement age, finding and retaining talent is going to be tough. You need to be prepared. You need answers to the important questions: Who will take their place? Who will lead our organization? Who comes next? In this innovative, high-energy session, Meridith shares the proven strategies you need to build your leadership bench and design a succession plan that ensures the long-term growth of your organization. She’ll share what it takes to build a strong talent pipeline, develop your future leaders, and create a succession plan that gives you clear competitive advantage.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Despite legislation and recent critical social movements on diversity, particularly in the workplace, people with disabilities still do not experience the same access to work opportunities as do their counterparts without disabilities. It is estimated that in the U.S., only one in three individuals with disabilities are employed compared to 76% of their counterparts without disabilities, and this disparity appears to be increasing over time. In this session you’ll learn how each element of Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEA&I) builds upon the others and is important in promoting a work environment that is equitable and inclusive of all individuals; how to reach out to community partners who live in this DEA&I space, and how to utilize resources to educate and empower your workforce.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit

Each of us began our careers from an engaged place. On our first day of work every one of us was excited and intrigued. However, with such demanding roles, it can be easy to lose sight of the meaning behind our work. What if we could re-engage in our work? What would be the organizational impact if we could help every person find meaning and purpose in their role?  In this session, you’ll will learn how to manage influences, direct perceptions, and build aspirations that create phenomenal organizational cultures with fulfilled employees and engaged teams.

HRCI: 1 general HR credit
SHRM: 1 recertification credit