Conflict, Ethics, and Culture: Navigating The Tough Conversations

Name: Conflict, Ethics, and Culture: Navigating The Tough Conversations
Start: 2025-09-23T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-23T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Bloomington Public Library, Illinois

Schedule

Tue Sep 23 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bloomington Public Library, Illinois | Bloomington, IL

Topic: Conflict, Ethics, and Culture: Navigating The Tough Conversations
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Hybrid meeting
In-Person: Bloomington Public Library, Room #1
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
Speaker: Robert Shorty, Ph.D. - Vice President People Equity & Culture, Grand Valley Sate University
Meeting Agenda:
11:30 AM - In-person attendees arrive for networking and lunch (pre-ordered boxed lunches to be provided for in-person attendees)
11:50 AM - Virtual attendees login to webinar (a Microsoft Teams link will be sent a day prior to the event; join on a device with or without a camera; there will be a call-in feature)
11:55 AM - Announcements + speaker introductions (speaker will be virtual)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Virtual presentation by speaker followed by Q&A
Presentation Overview:
This is an interactive session designed for HR professionals to strengthen their ability to lead through complexity. The program explores how cultural dynamics and ethical frameworks shape workplace conflict, and equips participants with tools to manage emotionally charged conversations with clarity and compassion. Drawing on Dr. Shorty’s expertise in psychological safety and inclusive leadership, the session emphasizes identity-aware mediation and ethical decision-making in HR practice. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to foster trust, equity, and resilience in their organizations.
Anyone can attend in place of an active BNHRC member. Guests are also welcomed to attend. The guest fee is $15 and must be paid by the registration deadline. Potential new members and first-time guests can attend their first BNHRC event for free!
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025
Register at https://bnhrc.org/events
Questions about the event or online registration process? Contact us at [email protected]