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    SHRMA Meeting: Engaging with Respect

    Date: May 13, 2025, 11:30am
    Organizer:
    Heidi Hand
    Location:
    Broadway Commons, Keizer Room, Second Floor
    1300 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
    Free parking on street, in parking lot behind, and gravel lot across from the building
    Price:
    SHRM Members $25.00; Non-Members $30.00; Virtual or Students $15.00
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    May SHRMA Membership Meeting

    • Tuesday, May 13, 2025
    • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    • Broadway Commons, Keizer Room #205, 2nd Floor (accessible by elevator or stairs)
    • Lunch will be provided for in person attendees. Virtual option available.

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    Engaging with Respect: The Importance of Civil Conversations

    This presentation is designed to help individuals foster a workplace culture rooted in respect, empathy, and productive communication. In this session, participants will learn how to navigate challenging conversations with civility, enhance mutual understanding, and build stronger relationships across diverse teams. By focusing on active listening, emotional intelligence, and effective conflict resolution, this program empowers employees and leaders alike to engage in meaningful dialogues that drive collaboration and success. Discover why civil conversations are essential to a positive work environment and how they can be a catalyst for innovation and growth.

    By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    •              Understand the foundational principles of civil conversations and their impact on workplace culture.

    •              Apply active listening and emotional intelligence techniques to foster respectful dialogue in challenging situations.

    •              Recognize the role of empathy in improving communication and strengthening relationships within teams.

    •              Identify ways to cultivate a workplace environment where civil conversations contribute to collaboration, innovation, and overall success.

    This program is ideal for HR, Supervisors and Managers alike. Please ask some of your staff members to join you for this program. We will be live and virtual for this session. If you register as a virtual attendee a meeting link will be emailed to you.

    Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC 

    Deborah has over 30 years as a dedicated HR professional serving as a consultant, coach, and trainer. She is the Vice President at HR Answers. She has a passion for assisting others in developing creative, practical ideas for organizational success. She lives in the Salem/Keizer area and is a favorite speaker of our SHRMA chapter!

    SHRMA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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