April AHRM Meeting - Empower a High-Performing Culture
April 22, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Prince Conference Center at Calvin University
1800 E Beltline Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Program Description: Organizational culture is your ultimate competitive edge in today's evolving world of work. This interactive session empowers you to equip leaders at all levels to actively shape culture. Discover
HR's crucial role in motivating, engaging, and developing teams through forward-thinking strategies. You'll learn practical tools grounded in organizational psychology to build a high- performing culture that's future-ready, resilient, and agile. We'll explore how to view talent strategy as a strategic supply chain, enhanced by intentional career pathing, succession planning, and collaborative partnerships. Gain actionable takeaways and a renewed perspective: HR is not just a support function; it's a catalyst for profound organizational change.
Learning Objectives: In this session, your audience will walk away with:
- Identify practical steps HR can take to transform leaders into active facilitators of a
desired organizational culture. - Apply a "talent supply chain" model to strategically integrate career pathing and succession planning for a more robust workforce.
- Evaluate and select appropriate tools and techniques to gain actionable insights about
their teams, ultimately strengthening organizational resilience.
Meet the Presenters:
Michelle Burke, Director of Postsecondary Programs and Partnerships at The Michigan Center for Adult College Success
Carly Smyly, Director of Employer Talent Strategies & Engagement, TalentFirst
Agenda:
- 8:00am - Networking and Breakfast
- 8:30am - Program Starts
- 10:00am - Program Conclusion
*Submitted for HRCI & SHRM Credits
Tickets
$25.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 after 10:00 am April 20
$0.00 Pre-Paid Members
$10.00 Student Ticket
$50.00 Non-Member Ticket
$55.00 after 04:00 am April 20
REFUND POLICY
If you are unable to attend a chapter event and wish to cancel your registration, you must notify the AHRM Board Secretary no later than the Friday prior to the event at 4pm. If you notify us prior to 4pm on the Friday prior to the event, you will receive a refund for your payment. If you are unable to notify us prior to this time, no refunds will be given. If you register for an event but choose to pay at a later date, but do not attend the event (or cancel within the specified timeframe) you will still be invoiced for the payment.
