New This Year!
Two Skill-Building Workshops Are Available to Choose From
Take Advantage of Registration Discounts for Summit Attendees!

Demystifying the Numbers:  Financial Fundamentals for Human Resources Professionals
Monday, November 7
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Employee-related costs represent one of the largest expenses in any business, yet many HR professionals do not understand how they affect the organization’s bottom line. Today more than ever, HR professionals must be aware of the financial impact of their HR operations to be an effective business partner and leader in their organization. This program will focus on creating a deeper understanding of the most critical numbers on your company's financial statements and relating them to the HR function.

At the end of this hands-on, skill building workshop you will be able to:

• Understand key information on your company's financial statements
• Better communicate with the business partners in your organization
• Demonstrate how HR can affect and support overall business strategy
• Show how various HR strategies can impact your organization's profitability

Program Faculty
Tony Poidomani, CPA, is a leading instructor at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, a position he has held for 15 years, where he has been named Faculty of the Year. He is also Chief Financial Officer for Utopia, a data management solutions company. Prior to this, Tony held several financial positions in leading companies such as Hospira Corporation, Quaker Oats, and True Value Hardware. Tony holds an MBA from Loyola University.  Sponsored by Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

HRMAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $139
Summit attendees save 10% on Registration: HRMAC Members: $89 Non-Members: $125  (you will receive a coupon for your discount with your Summit confirmation)

This program has been approved for 3.25 Strategic Business Credit Hours towards PHR/SPHR recertification. Use of this seal is not an endorsement of the quality of this program by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). It means that it has met HRCI criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

 

Communicating for Success!  Strategies to Influence Others to Take Action
Monday, November 7
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Today’s fast-paced business environment requires leaders who can create impact and influence others with sound communication practices. But in today’s world of emails and text messages, it’s easy to overlook the importance of face-to-face communication and the skills it takes to do it well. Whether you’re speaking with one of your employees or preparing for a formal presentation to sell your latest idea, effective communication requires skill, planning and practice. The program includes lecture, small group work and class participation and will help you:

• Become a more confident communicator
• Enhance your contribution to the decision-making process in your organization
• Increase your effectiveness in selling your ideas up, down and across the organization
• Understand the key components of developing and delivering the message you want your audience to hear

Program Faculty
Stacey Hanke, President, 1st Impression Consulting, co-author of Yes You Can! Everything you Need From A to Z to Influence Others to Take Action. Stacey helps individuals and organizations eliminate the static that plagues communicative delivery to persuade, sell, influence or simply effectively communicate face-to-face with a clear message. Throughout her career she has helped people to conquer public speaking fears, rid themselves of bad body language habits and choose words wisely. Her client list includes Coca-Cola, Kohl’s, United States Army and Navy, Leo Burnett and the FDA.

HRMAC Members: $99 Non-Members: $139
Summit attendees save 10% on Registration: HRMAC Members: $89 Non-Members: $125 (you will receive a coupon for your discount with your Summit confirmation)

This program has been approved for 3 Strategic Business Credit Hours towards PHR/SPHR recertification. Use of this seal is not an endorsement of the quality of this program by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). It means that it has met HRCI criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit