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President's Message

    May 17, 2016

    WOW - success, that's the overall survey remark from AVHRA'S first Eastern Washington HR Strategic Summit, The Future of HR TODAY held on May 3 at the Convention Center.  Our speakers were proven business leaders, practitioners and peers sharing information, tools and techniques. Many are current HR professionals, while others are well-respected industry leaders who know what you need to know!  More than 85 participants heard from the best - getting unique insight into the innovative practices that are changing how we do HR business, strategically. 

    Jeremy Jordan delivered the morning opening session, CHANGE (Your) LEADERSHIP.  He pointed out that CHANGE leaders believe that people are the organization's greatest asset; CHANGE leaders publically own the CHANGE and they get the right people involved in the CHANGE - without getting in their way.  Jeremy walked us through the 3 main stages of successful change management - WHO leads the change and how? WHY and when do we change? and HOW do we approach it?  It was an impactful session with practical application.

    The remainder of the day included top presentations by experts from T-Mobile, University of Washington, Archbrite, Cutting Edge Recruiting and General Plastics. Presentations from the HR Summit are available on our website at AVRHA.SHRM under News.

    June Membership - join us on Thursday, June 16 at 5:00 pm for our FREE membership event and learn more from Jeremy Jordan, our local AVHRA change management expert.  He's a top talent in organization and employee development and knows that networking is a huge part of professional success; but do we really know how to network for success?  Speed Networking is a fun, low-keyed way to build your network!  Jeremy will teach us how to get the most important details about the many new people you'll meet and quickly share what you have to offer.  It's the perfect format for both those that are great at networking and those that are new at it.  Bring a 30-second summary of your professional background and a desire to make connections - we'll provide the fun, food and beverages!

    Nash Consulting in Moses Lake - join us on July 28 at the Masto Conference Center as management and leadership expert, Mike Nash, delivers The Leadership Tool Belt, tools for effective management and creating a positive workplace through skillful giving and receiving feedback, building buy-in, engagement and morale. Mike skillfully engages his audience with integrated aspects of leadership development, team building and coaching to maximize a fun learning environment. This is a highly practical and collaborative workshop and participants leave the with take-away action plans for immediate workplace value.  Learn more about Mike and his expertise at Nash Consulting.   Additional details and registration information will be announced shortly on our AVHRA website.

    We hope you’re enjoying the awesome spring weather we’re having in the Wenatchee Valley, and we look forward to seeing you in June at our free membership event.  Please register before June 10 for food/beverage counts.