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HRMA of Central Massachusetts provides educational programming, career growth opportunities, and meaningful connections for HR and business leaders throughout the region.
Our chapter meetings will resume in September. We invite you to explore our upcoming educational sessions, webinars, networking events, and special programs designed to help you stay informed, build relationships, and advance your career.
What to Expect
- SHRM and HRCI recertification opportunities
- Expert speakers and relevant workplace topics
- Networking with peers and industry leaders
- Practical tools, resources, and best practices
- Access to sponsors and community partners
Who Should Attend?
Our programs are designed for:
- HR professionals at all career levels and across industries
- Business leaders and people managers
- Talent acquisition and organizational development professionals
- Students and emerging leaders
- Consultants and service providers
Why Participate?
- Stay current on workplace trends and employment law developments
- Earn professional certification credits
- Expand your network and build meaningful connections
- Strengthen leadership capabilities
- Exchange ideas and practical insights
Get Involved
We welcome involvement through:
- Committees and volunteer leadership
- Board service
- Speaking and presenting
- Event sponsorship
- Membership and guest participation
We look forward to welcoming you to an upcoming HRMA program and continuing to strengthen the Central Massachusetts HR community.
HRMA is committed to providing accessible and inclusive experiences. If you require accommodations to participate in an event, please contact us in advance.
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make When Conflict Surfaces (and how to avoid them)
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.
Agenda:
8:40 am - Attendees log onto Zoom
8:45 am - Announcements
9:00 am - 10:15 am - Speaker Program
This program is valid for 1.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® and 1.25 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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. HRMA of Central MA 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.
This meeting is sponsored by:
“HRMA of Central Massachusetts is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPsm or SHRM-SCPsm. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.”
“HR Certification Institute's® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that HRMA of Central Massachusetts meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.”
Tickets
$0.00 Member
$45.00 Guest
$250.00 Sponsor Ticket - Non-member
