Elevating Talent, Leadership & the Employee Experience
The People focus area brings together forward-looking leaders and practitioners interested in thriving at the intersection of talent, leadership, culture, and the evolving employee experience. This focus area expands upon traditional Human Resources to explore the full spectrum of people-centered strategies that power organizational success.
Whether you’re responsible for shaping workforce strategies, developing leaders, or strengthening organizational culture, our People events and community are designed to help you:
- Build a future-ready, AI-literate workforce: exploring how technology and human capability intersect to create competitive advantage.
- Strengthen human capabilities like empathy, creativity, and adaptive thinking that differentiate high-performing teams.
- Develop agile, resilient leaders equipped to navigate change and uncertainty.
- Advance transparent and effective change communication in times of transformation.
- Equip mid-level leaders to drive organizational transformation and cultivate influence across teams.
- Advance skills-based talent strategies that align people with strategic impact.
- Personalize learning and development to accelerate upskilling across your workforce.
This expanded focus embraces Human Resources while also engaging practitioners working in leadership, talent development, culture, change management, and organizational effectiveness. Together, we explore what it means to unlock potential — for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Who Should Engage?
The People focus area serves professionals across disciplines who are shaping how organizations attract, develop, lead, and retain great talent — from HR leaders to business leaders with responsibility for people strategies.
Explore upcoming events, communities, and discussions that address the most pressing people-centric challenges facing organizations today.
For more information or to find out how to participate, please contact Doug Barton at doug.barton@uwebc.wisc.edu.
Upcoming Events
- January 30, 2026Virtual
- February 25, 2026Virtual
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Human Resources Executives
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | Dynamic Talent Management - Harnessing Skills Data for Workforce Agility and Growth | Human Resources Executives Group | Virtual | Event Details | |
| October 17, 2025 | Executive Roundtable on Current and Emerging HR Issues | Human Resources Focus Area | Human Resources | Virtual | Event Details |
| October 14, 2025 | Executive Roundtable on Current and Emerging HR Issues | Human Resources Executives Group | Virtual | Event Details |
Leadership and Change Management
The Leadership and Change Management learning forums are crucial for fostering an adaptive organizational culture, priming leaders for change and challenge, and enhancing employee development and activation to drive strategic execution.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | Technology and AI Enabled Change Initiatives - Accelerating Adoption and Transforming the Modern Organization | People | Leadership and Change Management | Virtual | Event Details |
Past Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | From Clear as Mud to Crystal Clear: Communicating in Times of Change | Leadership, Change Management, and Strategy Activation Focus Area | Leadership and Change Management | Virtual | Event Details |
| June 3, 2025 | More than Authority: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership | Leadership, Change Management, and Strategy Activation Focus Area | Leadership and Change Management | Virtual | Event Details |
| January 28, 2025 | Avoiding Change Fatigue: Keeping Sight of Humans with Ongoing Change | Leadership, Change Management, and Strategy Activation Focus Area | Leadership and Change Management | Hybrid | Event Details |
Talent and Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Title | Focus Area | Topic | Event Delivery | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | Personalized Learning and Delivery Modes | People | Talent and Learning | Virtual | Event Details |
We’re excited to share that UWEBC is now a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which means our members can earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs) when attending eligible events!
This is a fantastic opportunity for HR professionals—and even those in cross-functional roles—to stay ahead in their field and gain valuable insights from our expert-led sessions.
Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise, fulfill recertification requirements, or simply grow your network, attending UWEBC events now offers even more value. Keep an eye on our HR and select cross-functional events to take advantage of this new benefit!
Thank you to our Steering Committee
Ginger King
Vice President, Corporate Human Resources
Kohler Co.
Kari Lauritsen
Enterprise Employee Experience Associate Vice President
American Family Insurance
Mary Rindo
VP HR Business Partner
GE HealthCare
Tina Seashore
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Menasha Corporation
