Event Details
SHRM Portage County October Member Meeting: Life is a Team Game
| Date: | October 16, 2024, 11:15am – 1:00pm |
| Organizer: | PCHRA |
| Location: | Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (formerly Happy Day School) 2500 Brady Lake Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266 Also, streamed virtually via Teams Agenda: 11:15am - Registration Opens 11:30am - Networking & Lunch 11:50am - Announcements Noon - Presentation Begin |
| Price: | Price: $25 Members, $35 Non-Members, $15 Students & Members-in-transition, |
| Event Type: | SHRM Portage County Monthly Meeting (Blended) |
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"Life is a Team Game"
ABOUT THE EVENT: This month we welcome Kyle Patrick Smith, founder of HRKyle to talk with us about to successfully work in teams with a teams-oriented mindset.
For this event, participants can learn and earn 1 SHRM PDC.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION: In "Life is a Team Game," Kyle Patrick Smith emphasizes that success is a collective effort, rooted in collaboration and mutual support. He highlights the importance of recognizing that each team member brings unique and valuable skills to the table. Effective leaders understand their teams well enough to strategically position individuals in roles that align with their strengths, whether on projects, assignments, or new roles within the organization.
Kyle also stresses that we all play a crucial role in approaching our professional lives with this team-oriented mindset. By prioritizing the success of others, we not only contribute to the overall success of the team but also pave the way for our own achievements. Embracing this perspective fosters a culture of collaboration and mutual growth, which is essential in both leadership and team environments.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Power of Collaboration: Learn how diverse skills and perspectives within a team contribute to collective success, and how supporting others can lead to personal achievement.
- Develop Strategic Leadership Skills: Discover how successful leaders identify the strengths of their team members and strategically assign roles that maximize those strengths, leading to better outcomes for the team.
- Embrace a Team-Oriented Mindset: Recognize the role each of us plays in approaching our professional lives with a focus on collaboration and mutual support, and understand how this approach can drive long-term success for the entire team.
- Enhance Team Dynamics: Explore how understanding and leveraging the unique contributions of each team member can improve overall team performance, foster innovation, and create a more cohesive and effective working environment.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kyle Patrick Smith is a seasoned professional with an unwavering passion for Human Resources and a stellar record of leadership over more than 25 years in this dynamic field. Kyle’s career is distinguished by his unwavering commitment to nurturing talent, promoting employee well-being, and driving organizational success.
With a rich academic background, including an MBA with a focus on Human Resources, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and an Associate’s degree in Business Management, Kyle has continuously evolved his expertise to create harmonious workplaces where individuals can thrive. His current pursuit of a Masters in Counseling exemplifies his dedication to facilitating holistic growth and personal fulfillment. He often speaks on topics related to leadership, talent attraction, employee retention, and employee and candidate success.
His weekly podcast, The HRKyle Podcast, heard over most major podcasting platforms, provides a wealth of HR advice and insights that cater to businesses of all sizes and individuals in pursuit of meaningful careers. Kyle is also a sought-after speaker because of his positive, dynamic, and engaging style, and recently published his first book, “Recruiting is Easy”, which is available for purchase at most major online retailers. You can connect with Kyle at hrkyle.com and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/thehrkyle.
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