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WI SHRM 2024 
State Conference

October 9-11, 2024
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI


 

 
 

 

 

2024 State Preconference Speakers


 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Doug Witte, Brian Goodman, Storm Larson
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
"The Annual Legal Update from Boardman Clark"

This year's legal update will include three presentation. Storm Larson will present “2024 Legal Update in Employment Law” during which attendees will receive an overview of new and important developments in HR law. This presentation will update attendees on legal trends and developments so their workplaces stay ahead of the curve. Doug Witte will present: "Key Issues in Wage and Hour Law." Wage and hour issues are not often given high priority until a problem arises. However, they can cause significant liability. This program will review key issues in wage and hour law including overtime exemptions and the salary basis test, break and meal time, issues with remote work, and more. The program will be a valuable refresher and help attendees identify potential gaps in their wage and hour practices. Brian Goodman will present "Conducting Appropriate and Effective Workplace Investigations" covering how to investigate general misconduct complaints, bullying complaints, and discrimination/harassment complaints consistent in a legally complaint manner. This presentation will also cover how to distinguish these types of complaints from general performance concerns.
 

Doug, a partner with Boardman Clark, has over 35 years of experience representing private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.  He has extensive experience in advising employers on wage and hour, employment discrimination, ADA, FMLA, and day-to-day personnel problems.   This includes advising employers on union issues, including secondary boycott matters, picketing and reserved entrances, union organizing campaigns, “salting,” handbilling, and bannering; defending employers in NLRB representation and unfair labor practice proceedings; and representing public and private employers in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration issues including grievance and arbitration proceedings.  
 

Brian P. Goodman is an attorney and a member of the labor and employment and school law practice groups of Boardman Clark. He assists employers with a wide range of legal issues including, hiring, discipline, terminations, leave issues under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and many other day-to-day matters. Mr. Goodman is a frequent writer, presenter, and trainer on employment law matters.




Storm practices primarily in the area of labor and employment law. He takes a practical approach in counseling employers on how to resolve problems before they escalate but is unafraid to litigate when conflict cannot be resolved absent court intervention. Storm regularly appears before agencies as well as state and federal courts to advocate for his clients.

 

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Skot Waldron
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
"Transforming Team Communication: Discover Your Leadership Voice"


Everyone has a leadership voice, whether they know it or not. From the quietest to the most gregarious, we all have the ability to lead others. The problem is most people don’t know their leadership voice or how to use it. Some don’t know what it is, others are insecure in their voice and have been told it is unimportant, and others immaturely overuse their voice and dominate others. Can you imagine a team of self-aware people who knew how to communicate and could bring their best to the table every day? What would that do for culture? For productivity? For profitability? In short, a lot. Teams and whole organizations can be transformed when everyone operates securely in their own voice and learns to value the voices of others. When people don’t use their natural leadership voice, here’s what happens:

  • Meetings seem to go nowhere
  •  Wasted time, money, and resources
  •  Misaligned teams that are ineffective or unhealthy
  •  Toxic work environment filled with drama and gossip
  •  People in the wrong role or position
  •  Disagreements that divide instead of unite

Break the norm and become a team that functions at more than 60% of its potential. Use the power of team development for sustained high performance.

Skot Waldron - With over two decades of experience, Skot has been the driving force behind enhanced communication strategies for premier organizations. Skot’s expertise lies in transforming complex communication challenges into avenues for growth and development. His innovative, practical strategies have reshaped the landscape of effective leadership and team dynamics.
 


Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Amy Kesling & Stephanie Munoz
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
"Inclusive Talent Systems"

Companies with culturally diverse leadership teams outperform less diverse peers by 36%. Yet many companies struggle to hire and retain a diverse workforce. An effective strategy with a knowledgeable HR team can disrupt cycles of inequities to move the organization confidently into the future. Attendees will learn how to break down patterns of bias, identify the impact of bias within the talent cycle, and identify strategies to shift organizational processes to support equitable outcomes. This workshop involves group learning, personal reflection, small group activities, and opportunities for real-world application.


Amy Kesling is a founding partner of Step Up: Equity Matters, currently leading Learning & Development to help leaders at all levels work toward a more inclusive and equitable future. As a coach and facilitator, Amy connects with participants with humility and humor. She is a Six Seconds certified EQ Coach.






Stephanie Munoz - Stephanie is a strategy-focused facilitator that drives change by bringing people together and metamorphosing thoughts into action. She builds trust through curiosity, optimism and collaboration. Stephanie graduated from UW-Madison’s Master of Social Work program and has worked within local government and nonprofits to develop and evaluate programs and policies.
 




Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Jill Mueller
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. 
"Peak Performance: Create Winning Cultures wih Thoughtfully Fit Teams"

  • Great teams don’t just come together by chance; they’re intentionally built. Managing a high-performing team in today’s fast-changing workplace is similar to coaching a top sports team. You need more than just skilled individuals; you need a team that knows how to work well together to hit your targets.  This session will provide you with practical skills and strategies you can start using right away to help teams work better together. We’ll look at different working styles and approaches that are key to success but can also lead to conflicts within even the most committed teams. Through hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to recognize and use these differences to everyone’s advantage.  Walk away with the tools to build a team culture where everyone understands their role and feels valued, turning your organization's teams into united groups ready to face any challenge.
Objectives
  • Understand the importance of differences: Participants will understand the benefits of diverse work styles and learn how to manage conflicts arising from these differences.
  • Develop strategies for recognizing differences: Participants will learn to recognize, value, and appreciate differences in team members and take away tips to work with different styles.
  • Discuss expectations: Participants will learn how to facilitate discussions among team members about expectations for performance, communication, and accountability to create a shared understanding of team goals and how to achieve them.


Jill Mueller, PCC, CPTD, M.Ed. (Master of Science in Administrative Leadership, Adult Education, Human Resource and Workforce Development at UW-Milwaukee) is the Vice President for Training and Learning Experiences at Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting.  Throughout her career, Jill has worked in government, higher education, and college access. She received her Certified Professional Coaching Certificate from UW‐Madison and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. Jill is also a Kolbe Certified Consultant.

Jill is a Certified Team Performance Coach through Team Coaching International and also completed the robust Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) training where she developed the tools and skills to help teams solve their people problems and become high performing. Jill is passionate about creating engaging training and coaching experiences that challenge participants to consider new ideas, provide immediate takeaways, and incorporate a whole lot of fun.






 

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Kalahari Resort
1300 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965