Event Details

Join us for this Hawaiian themed event!

Plus: Silent Auction benefiting The SHRM Foundation

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Conference Schedule:

7:45am-8:15am 
REGISTRATION & LIGHT BREAKFAST 

8:15am-8:30am
Southwest KS SHRM - Welcome Address

   8:30am-11am  (with Morning Break)
   Opening Keynote: Mike Henke. MHI Consulting

   Leadership Integrity
    Navigating Crucial Conversations
    Teaching Ethics (eligible for HRCI Ethics PDC)
    Developing the Next Wave of Leaders

Mike Henke is a national speaker whose passion for building strong teams led to the creation of Mike Henke Inc, and he works with organizations throughout the country in the areas of Leadership Training, Recruiting & Retention, and Positive Workplace Environment. Mike has created over 50 training programs and was appointed by the Governor to be a Nebraska Diplomat. He is also a former SHRM Chapter President and has been selected to present at numerous SHRM State Conferences and Disrupt HR events.

Leadership Integrity: How do you effectively communicate to produce better results and keep a positive atmosphere in all situations? Communicating candid feedback is not easy, and fear of confrontation allows challenges to remain, but strategies and scripts are shared to address difficult situations and do it in a professional, ethical, and motivating manner! Hear how to utilize this feedback to develop employees, including the next wave of leaders that your organization will need to be successful in the future! 

11:00am-11:15am 
BREAK / SPONSORS / SILENT AUCTION

  11:15am-12:15am 
  Tim Davis - Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

  Hang Loose & Ride the Wave -
  Election Year 2024 Planning
   What To Expect This Year And Next, Depending On The Winner

Tim Davis with Constangy Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP advises clients on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including compliance with the NLRA, FMLA, Title VII, ADA, FLSA, EPA, OSHA, Executive Order 11246, ERISA and state and local employment statutes. He has assisted numerous clients in proactively addressing issues involving complex termination scenarios, the maintenance of union-free operations, the development of non-discrimination policies, investigation procedures and training materials, the development of FMLA and ADA compliance policies, the design and implementation of internal FLSA and EPA audits and the preparation of employee handbooks and procedure manuals..He has also represented employers in all aspects of union organizing campaigns.

Tim is a sought after speaker on a variety of employment law issues. Tim is also the office head of the firm’s Kansas City Office. He will be speaking to us about what to expect in the election year and next, depending on who wins. He will also touch on current issues such as the new overtime rule.

12:15pm-1:15pm
LUNCH

     1:15pm-3:45pm (with Afternoon Break)
     Closing Keynote: Shane Iwashige

    Leadership/Employee Engagement
    Managing Myself
    Working Across Factions

Growing up in rural Reno County, KS as the son of a Japanese immigrant father and Amish-Mennonite mother, Shane Iwashige is grateful for the diversity of perspectives and experiences that have equipped him for life. A serial entrepreneur, Iwashige has started or purchased six small businesses in the real estate and home services sectors. Iwashige is certified by the Kansas Leadership Center as a coach and teacher for leadership in adaptive challenges. He is active in his community and serves on the boards of directors for both local and national organizations. He lives in Hutchison, KS with his wife Dorcas and five children.

Managing Myself: When the work we do matters (and it always matters) and we want to make progress, we can deploy our own greatest human resource: ourselves. Because we're a HUMAN resource, though, individual results may vary and we might not hit the mark every time. This session will explore how we can show up most effectively in our strengths AND vulnerabilities to live and work well and make the progress we're after.

Working Across Factions: What would it look like to make progress without politics, turf wars, and toxic relationships? This interactive session will explore practical tools and strategies for working across factions that see and want different things.

3:45pm-4:00pm
Southwest KS SHRM - Closing Remarks

• Silent Auction Winners
• Participant Evaluations

 
    BREAKFAST & LUNCH
    Catered by Shad Shapland and the
   1979 Food Truck

Our Aloha Breakfast will feature a delightful assortment of pastries, bite size pieces of cheese, and a variety of fruits will bring the flavors of the islands to your plate. Yogurt cups with granola and a baked egg scramble with bacon sausage and cheddar will round out the meal to fuel your morning.

The Luau Lunch Extravaganza will start with refreshing salad greens and ranch, followed by Memphis Chicken and French Onion Pork Loin with Cream Sauce that offer a fusion of flavors that will transport you to Paradise. Rounded off with a colorful array of vegetables steamed with rice, Green Beans with Onions and Cranberries, and Dinner Rolls to provide an additional burst of flavor. Topped with a rich & decadent brownie to provide the perfect sweet ending to the feast.

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors:

Additional Sponsors Welcome • Register Here

This conference will be pre-approved for recertification credits, including 1 PDC for HRCI's Ethics requirement

New Location With Increased Capacity So More Can Attend!

4770 Chmelka Rd • Garden City, KS