Dallas CHRO Executive Summit

In a time of extraordinary disruption and rapid change, extended periods of uncertainty can often lead to diminished team outcomes. But, skillful leaders can harness specific tools to enable their teams to flourish in complex times. This interactive workshop will focus on the science and skills of psychological safety and team connection, two proven drivers of team performance in moments of disruption.
Join this session with Dr. Vijay Pendakur to learn how to:

• Leverage scientific evidence supporting the strong connection between diversity and business success
• Upskill managers to lead psychologically safe teams
• Harness the behavioral science of team connection to increase team resilience in extended periods of change

With today’s pressures for increased efficiency, agility and retention, an effective organization design has never been more important. CHRO's must adopt a human-centric approach to improve organizational effectiveness by measuring and addressing work friction.

Join this session to learn about:

• Creating teams and workflows around business impact rather than maximizing capacity
• Shifting design work that requires less stability and more mobility
• Encouraging freedom within a framework to increase innovation

Organizations face increased expectations to place their people at the center of business—and the next step is making that practical for all involved. Hear the latest research on how organizations everywhere can cultivate nimble resiliency amid change and enhance their people experience to create a future that allows employees to stay, feel fulfilled, and do their best work.

Join this session to learn:

• Leading with practical empathy
• Supporting the critical 80%
• Achieving equitable flexibility

In the thick of unprecedented demand for talent, businesses are struggling with a high turnover environment. A Gartner survey found over 50% of prospects would choose a job with the right work-life balance, career path and flexibility over one paying 10% more.

In this session, you’ll learn these tools for talent retention:

• Boosting company culture for attraction
• Updating and delivering your EVP
• Keeping employees engaged with internal career paths

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

In shaping the employee experience, job architecture and organizational design play pivotal roles. When these priorities are aligned, it can lead to clearer career paths, equitable compensation and a more engaged workforce. These elements, in turn, directly impact employee satisfaction, productivity and overall company performance.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Assess current and future work trends
• Align org structure and strategic goals for optimal employee experience
• Improve workplace satisfaction and performance

Recent events have put a spotlight on the frontline workforce and the enterprise-wide dependency on these critical employees. As labor sourcing remains difficult, organizations that identify frontline leaders and develop career paths will be best suited to avoid disruption.

Join this session to discuss:

• Uncovering and fostering leadership talent within frontline teams
• Leveraging employee listening solutions to cultivate talent and leadership
• Fostering a culture that resonates with the demands of the modern workplace

The research is clear – the more frequently an employee is recognized at work, the better they feel about their well-being, engagement, belonging, manager and even their take-home pay. While frequent recognition helps protect against job hunting, productivity and salary freezes, just 40% of HR leaders report their approach to recognition is strategic.

Join this roundtable discussion to explore:

• Fostering a culture of belonging with recognition and reward strategies
• Connecting recognition to business outcomes
• Sharing tactical, practical advice for HR leaders