The WI State Council SHRM Student Case Competition will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Moraine Park Technical College in Beaver Dam.
In this “realistic job preview” competition, team members will leverage knowledge acquired through their studies and apply it to a realistic HR situation likely to be encountered in the work world. This competition requires integrated HR thinking, ethical decision-making, and strong communications and presentation skills.
Teams will be provided with a business case study 2 weeks before the event. Each team will analyze the case study and come up with a solution, preparing both a written executive summary and PowerPoint slides to be included in a 15-minute presentation to be submitted prior to the event.
Prizes will be awarded:
Funds will be awarded to your schools' chapter to be utilized for future SHRM programming activities and events.
Click above for a short Youtube video about the event!
Individual Eligibility
*All competing team members must be current SHRM student members with active memberships at the time they register. SHRM Membership is $49. Please advise if you need support for WI SHRM at collegerelationsdirector@wishrm.org in order to secure your membership as a Wisconsin SHRM student.
*You do not have to be associated with a student chapter in order to register for the event.
*All competing team members must be active students at their college/university.
*All team members must register as Student attendees to be eligible to compete.
Team Eligibility
*We are required to have at least 4 teams to run the competition. We can have up to 9 teams. A minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 6 students may participate on each team.
*Any team that registers after capacity has been reached will automatically be placed on a waitlist. If a slot opens, the team captain will be notified. Waitlisted teams will be invited to compete in the order in which they registered.
Registration Requirements
You will need the following information to register! Each member of the team must register separately and use the SAME team name.
*A Team Captain
*A Team Name
*All Team Members
When you register, please select from one of the below five registration types:
(1) Student - University or Technical College students on a team.
(2) National SHRM Member or Non SHRM Local Member – Advisors attending with your chapter -or- HR professionals in a local chapter or SHRM member at-large who are interested in performing a volunteer role during the games. We will need greeters, general assistance, Case Competition Team Connectors and SHRM-Certified (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) Judges. You will be contacted directly with your final volunteer assignment/s. Click here for more information!
(3) Speakers – Guest speakers register using this registration type.
Late Deadline for student teams to register is Monday, March 11, 2024.
Volunteer attendees may still register after that date!
Questions? Please contact:
Alexis Outlaw, SHRM-CP, WI SHRM College Relations Director
collegerelationsdirector@wishrm.org
OR
Emily Blakeslee, SHRM-SCP, WI SHRM College Relations Director Elect
collegerelationsdirectorelect@wishrm.org
Interested in volunteering at the event? Click here!
Event Pricing |
Event Venue |
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| Student (College or University) Student Chapter Admin/Advisor SHRM Member Non-SHRM Chapter Member |
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Moraine Park Technical College |
Event Lodging |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 311 Seippel Blvd Beaver Dam, WI 53142 ph: 920.392.7900 All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the arrival date or a one-day charge will be assessed. |
| Date/Time | Description |
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| Online Virtual Meeting
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Case Competition Judges Orientation - via Zoom |
| Online Virtual Meeting
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Volunteer Orientation - via Zoom |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Event Registration /Team Check-in/ Social Networking |
| 9:00 - 10:15 am | 9:00 AM - Introduction 9:05 AM- Welcome from WISHRM Leadership 9:10 AM - HR Conference Volunteer Opportunities 9:15 AM Opening Keynote – The Power of Doing Scary Things! with Jennifer L. Johnson, Esq. 10:00 AM Case Competition Orientation |
| 10:15 - 10:35 am | Stretch & Network Break |
| 10:35 - 11:35 am | Case Competition Oral Presentation Rounds: 1 - 3 While Teams are waiting to compete, they will connect in guided discussion and an activity with Jennifer L. Johnson on the keynote topic: The Power of Doing Scary Things! |
| 11:35 - 11:45 am | Transition to next rounds |
| 11:45 - 12:45 pm | Case Competition Oral Presentation Rounds: 4 - 6 While Teams are waiting to compete, they will connect in guided discussion and an activity with Jennifer L. Johnson on the keynote topic: The Power of Doing Scary Things! |
| 12:45 - 1:45 pm | Attendee & Keynote Luncheon Lunch Keynote: Authentic Leadership: How to Access Your Best Self with Jessica Newton |
| 2:00 - 2:30 pm | SHRM Student & Professionals Share Out: Reflections from today |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm | 2:30 PM Awards Presentation 2:40 PM Photos 2:50 PM Congrats & Thank Yous 3:00 PM End of Event |
| Note: Conference agenda may change without prior notice. |
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Jennifer L. Johnson | Legal Action of WI The Power of Doing Scary Things! About the Program: Join me for a compelling keynote where we explore the intricate interplay of fear, resilience, and the pursuit of success. We'll kick off by delving into the psychology of fear, the comfort zones
About the Speaker: Jennifer L. Johnson was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marian (College) University in 2005 and her law degree from Indianathat often constrain us and then follow up with personal and relatable stories. Embark on a transformative journey as we uncover practical strategies for embracing fear. Learn to identify and acknowledge your fears, cultivate a growth mindset, and summon the courage to step beyond your comfort zone. Together, we'll demystify failure, drawing inspiration from my path to becoming an attorney, and discuss the art of gracefully pivoting in the face of unexpected challenges. In the closing moments, reflect on the essence of fear and practical steps for managing life's challenges. Remember, setbacks are not failures but opportunities to learn. I leave you with an empowering message: Embrace the courage to pivot, learn, and soar. Key messages, themes and ideas: The Nature of Fear
Stories of fear
Strategies for Embracing Fear
Dealing with Failure
Conclusion/Closing
University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2014. Her legal career officially began in 2016 at Legal Action of Wisconsin, a nonprofit law firm in Milwaukee. In her role as a staff attorney, she specialized in poverty law, assisting clients with low incomes in addressing legal barriers to employment. She effectively litigated against civil legal matters like driver’s license suspensions, owed court financial obligations and expungable convictions. In 2019, she assumed the firm's inaugural position as Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Her expertise lies in promoting cultural intelligence and fostering an inclusive environment by increasing awareness of unconscious biases, implementing targeted DEI programs, and facilitating meaningful dialogue while achieving cultural transformation within the organization. She actively participates in the State Bar of Wisconsin, most recently she was re-elected by District 2 (Milwaukee) as a Governor for the Board of Governors and re-appointed to the Diversity Inclusion and Oversight Committee. Additionally, she has served on various boards and committees including: the Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, the Public Interest Law Section, the Communications Committee (still an active committee member), and the Local Bar Relations Committee. This past October she was inducted into the WI Law Fellows 2023 class. In her personal time, she serves as one of the newest members of the Board of Trustees for the Old World Foundation and recently completed a 4- year commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Her most noteworthy role is that of mother to her 2-year-old son, Eko (“echo”). |
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Jessica Newton | Parallel Design & Coaching LLC Traditional forms of leadership development place a hyper-focus on performance without the consideration for essential tools that promote personal/professional growth and development like strengths-based affirmation, personal reflection, self care, and relationship building. Authentic leadership expands on these concepts by bringing a focus to the tools that help people achieve goals for themselves and with their teams through dynamic empathy, critical thinking, advocacy skills. KEY OUTCOMES Attendees will accomplish the following from this keynote:
About the Speaker: Jessica is a coach and consultant based in Milwaukee, WI. She has a Master’s Degree in Psychology, and she brings over 15 years of experience in organizational design, community- based engagement, and human service work to her practice.
She takes a human-centered approach to learning about the problems that individuals and teams are dealing with. Through leadership coaching and strategic facilitation, she works with her clients to determine a meaningful path towards making their goals a reality. Jessica believes in the importance of cultivating well-being and purpose in the problem-solving and goal-seeking process, and she is committed to making sure people feel empowered and supported every step of the way. |
Alexis Outlaw, SHRM-CP
College Relations Director
Phone:
Em: collgerelationsdirector@wishrm.org
Term start: 01/01/2022
