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• Strategic HR at Mt Washington (2025)

  • Start
    26 Oct 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    28 Oct 2025
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Omni Mt. Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH

  
  

  Where HR Leaders Recalibrate, Connect, and Lead What’s Next

  Strategic HR at Mt. Washington is a high-level retreat designed for senior HR and People Operations executives across New England and beyond.

  Over three days, you’ll join 250+ of your peers—CHROs, VPs, Directors, and rising executives—for an immersive experience blending bold business-focused content, curated relationship-building, and space for strategic reflection.

  Set against the stunning backdrop of the Omni Mount Washington Resort, this is not a traditional conference. It's where conversations go deeper, connections grow stronger, and leadership moves forward.

  What to Expect:
  

  • 20+ thought-provoking sessions, workshops, and keynotes led by industry experts
  • Meaningful time to connect with decision-makers navigating similar challenges
  • Access to innovative business partners committed to supporting strategic HR leadership
  • An environment designed for focus, clarity, and real progress—far from daily distractions

  Move beyond transactional HR and step fully into your role as a business leader.

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• The 5 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make When Conflict Surfaces and How to Avoid Them

  • When
    3 Nov 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

  The 5 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make When Conflict Surfaces—and How to Avoid Them: Managing Conflict in the Workplace

  Conflict in the workplace is one of the top sources of stress for employees—and it can quickly derail productivity, team morale, and retention if not handled well. Unfortunately, most managers and supervisors haven’t been formally trained in conflict resolution, leaving them vulnerable to common missteps that make the situation worse.

  This interactive program will highlight the five most common mistakes leaders make when conflict arises and provide practical tools and strategies to address and prevent them.

  What You’ll Learn

  • The manager’s role in addressing workplace conflict
  • The five biggest mistakes leaders make—and how to avoid them
  • Approaches for managing pre-existing conflicts that hinder productivity
  • Techniques for having difficult conversations and raising concerns effectively
  • The benefits of coaching employees to resolve their own conflicts

  Why Attend?

  Unresolved conflict comes at a high cost—stress, turnover, and wasted energy. By learning how to manage and resolve conflict effectively, leaders can transform culture, reconnect teams, and inspire long-term employee commitment.

  Join us to discover how even the most challenging workplace conflicts can be turned into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and stronger relationships.

  This program has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM credits.

  

  OUR SPEAKER:

  
  

  Penny Tremblay
  Founder of the Sandbox System™, Mediator, Trainer, Author and Speaker

  Penny Tremblay is a renowned expert in workplace relationships, conflict resolution, and leadership development, with over two decades of experience helping organizations build more collaborative and productive cultures. As an Advanced Mediation certificate holder from Harvard and founder of the Tremblay Leadership Center, Penny has trained thousands of leaders and teams to resolve conflict constructively and foster psychological safety. She is the author of “Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace” and a regular contributor to industry publications. Penny’s engaging presentations and practical insights empower leaders to tackle challenges head-on, making her a trusted resource for conflict resolution services and training. Rhode Island SHRM members will gain actionable strategies and memorable takeaways to transform the way they approach and resolve workplace conflict, ensuring they are prepared to lead with confidence and empathy.

  
  

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  Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Stef Nelson at rishrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

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• RI SHRM Emerging Leaders Event

  • When
    12 Nov 2025
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Providence College, 1 Cunningham Sq, Providence, RI 02918

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  SAVE THE DATE

  Join RI SHRM, local HR professionals, and student members from Rhode Island’s SHRM chapters for an evening of career exploration, mentorship, and networking. This interactive event will bring together students preparing to launch their careers and HR leaders from across the state to share experiences, advice, and insights into the diverse paths available within the field.

  Now in its second year, this program will once again spotlight RI SHRM’s Mentoring Program—a powerful opportunity to connect seasoned professionals with the next generation of HR leaders. Whether you’re a student eager to learn or a professional looking to give back, this is your chance to engage in meaningful conversations that will help shape the future of HR in Rhode Island.

  Stay tuned for more details on panelists, speakers, and discussion topics. For now—mark your calendar and plan to be part of this energizing evening.

  

  Keep the conversation going, join us at our upcoming programs.

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  Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Stef Nelson at rishrmsponsorship@gmail.com.
  

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• Annual Volunteer Leaders' Business Conference

  • When
    4 Dec 2025
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    1:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    South Side Cultural Center of RI - 393 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907

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  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

  Be Part of Something Meaningful

  Join us at RI SHRM’s Volunteer Leader Conference 2025, where motivation meets action, and where we celebrate the impact of our volunteer leaders while inviting future leaders to step in and get involved. Whether you’re already leading or just beginning your journey in civic engagement, this is your chance to learn, grow, and shape the world of work in RI. 

  Why Attend?
  This inspiring afternoon will bring together RI SHRM chapter volunteers, industry professionals, and community leaders for a unique opportunity to explore how we can be catalysts for meaningful change through civic engagement. Together, we’ll deepen our impact through advocacy, volunteerism, and purpose-driven leadership.

  Highlights include:

  • Insights from SHRM National and the RI SHRM Volunteer Board of Directors: Be the first to hear findings from our 2025 Member Engagement Survey and share your voice in facilitated focus groups to shape the future of our work. (Haven’t taken the 2025 RI SHRM Member Engagement Survey yet? Please do so before November 1!
  • Keynote Address: Gain fresh perspective and practical strategies from Katie MacDonald—Self-Care Strategist, Coach, and Founder of b.nourished— on leading with balance, resilience, and well-being.
  • A closing cocktail reception & food drive in support of the RI Community Food Bank--please bring non-perishable food items for donation!

  Don’t miss this chance to connect, contribute, and grow alongside Rhode Island’s remarkable network of volunteers, professionals, business, and community leaders.

  Who Should Attend

  • Past, present and future RI SHRM volunteers and committee members.
  • Emerging and established professionals and leaders.
  • Members and future members ready to expand their impact and get more involved in shaping the RI SHRM’s strategic direction.

  Wherever you are on your journey as a volunteer leader, you’ll gain new insights, stronger connections, and a renewed sense of purpose for shaping the future of RI SHRM and our impact in the ocean state as a leading 501(c)6 business league. 

  Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so sign up early.

  Questions or accommodations? Contact programs.rishrm@gmail.com.

  
  

  

  OUR SPEAKERS: 

  

  Katie McDonald

  Strategist & Concierge Coach

  Katie McDonald, CEO and founder of b.nourished, had to learn the hard way. Depleted and sick from chronic overwork and the disease of busy-ness, Katie had to apply her knowledge of self-care, alternative health, and nutrition to transform her own life. 

  As a self-care strategist and keynote presenter, Katie now devotes herself to coaching others to make the thoughtful, deliberate choices it takes to become the people they want and deserve to be. An authoritative speaker and recognized thought leader, Katie offers 6-month one-on-one concierge coaching and engaging presentations to corporations and organizations. 

  The majority of b.nourished clients initially reach out because they feel off, overwhelmed, and exhausted in the hustle and bustle of daily obligations. The resulting stress often manifests in: excess weight; digestive issues; fatigue; asthma; anxiety and depression. Mostly there is an acknowledgment that they are living beneath their potential in health and well-being. They can no longer ‘get away with’ ignoring their bodies and minds. They are taking care of business and everyone else at the expense of taking care of themselves. They are ready to make lasting change. And they do. 

  Featured in Huffington Post, Apartment Therapy, Dwell, and more, Katie has presented to Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute, Facebook, Swarovski, CVS Health, Women President’s Organization as well as many more.

  
  

  

  Keep the conversation going, join us at our upcoming programs.

  RI SHRM PROGRAMS

  

  Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Stef Nelson at rishrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

  
  

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