Tribal OrganizationsMaximizing the Value of Your Community

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Earn 6.0 SHRM PDC's & HRCI Recertification CreditsHuman beings are social animals, naturally banding together for common purpose. In the corporate environment, it’s the people and tribes they form that define the DNA of your organization. Do you have a culture of success or are you working against yourself? HR’s primary role is to cultivate a focused, purposeful community that thrives in today’s competitive marketplace. As an HR leader, it is your responsibility to find the right people, bond them together behind your mission, and architect an environment in which they can prosper and thrive. Today’s top performing companies are those with strong, healthy tribes. Join us to learn how these groups form, the impact you can have on them, and the ROI of getting it right.

Learning objectives: Identify your organization’s tribes and how they can make a big impact on your

HR and business strategy Understand how to create a sticky culture and retain the best talent Engaged vs. disengaged, included vs. excluded – Identify how members of your

team fall into these categories and how you can mobilize employees towards a common goal

Drive your organization’s competitive advantage with the use and understanding of your tribes

Fuel high-performance teams that impact your organization’s strategy and bottom line

This power-packed conference promises to bring you the skills and tools you need to drive positive change.

*BONUS! Drive home the learning points with collaborative and high-energy improv exercises throughout the day! Expect to be actively involved!This conference will be like no other! As usual, we have lined up an impressive list of speakers but, instead of listening to them passively, you will build upon their expert insights and be actively involved in several collaborative sessions where you will share your own experience and develop in-depth solutions to make the most of your organization's tribe

7:45 - 8:15am  Registration / Continental Breakfast / Networking

 8:15 - 8:30am  Announcements

8:30 - 8:40am  POWER PRESENTATION - What is a Tribal Organization & Why it Matters

Toni Cornelius, President - TamarindTree ConsultingToni is the founder of Tamarind Tree Consulting, offering diversity, inclusion and leadership development services to small to mid-sized companies. Her most recent corporate role at Mesirow Financial as Chief Inclusion Officer gave her a clear view into the role that education and access have in furthering inclusion in all our workplaces. She has also been on

the HR Practitioner side of the business in equally senior roles, and has seen how critical that voice can be in the success of these initiatives.

8:40 - 8:45am Icebreaker

Erin Diehl, Founder - Improve It! Empirical evidence has shown that improvisational training has the ability to improve an employee’s trust, teamwork, communication, presentation skills, creative problem solving, and can improve a company’s overall corporate culture. No one knows that better than Erin Diehl- a graduate from Clemson University, and a former experiential

marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser from the top improvisational training programs in Chicago; including The Second City, i.O. Theater and The Annoyance Theatre. Erin’s company, improve it!, conducts workshops across the country leveraging improvisational techniques to improve employees’ soft skills in corporate settings. Her work with clients such as United Airlines, PepsiCo, Groupon, Deloitte, The PrivateBank, Motorola and US Cellular earned her the 2014 Chicago RedEye Big Idea Award and nominated improve it! for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Chicago Innovations award. Most recently, Erin has been a speaker for DisruptHR Chicago, WISE Chicago, The Business Marketing Association, the 2016 RedEye Big Idea Awards, and HRMAC. Erin will be sharing her thoughts on how to effectively engage your tribes by using the methodologies of improvisation. We invite you to join us for this unforgettable experiential learning opportunity! 

8:45 - 9:45am  OPENING KEYNOTE - The ROI of Trust: The Surprising Driver of High-Performance TeamsThis highly-interactive and experiential keynote session will introduce the concepts of “psychological safety “and vulnerability-based trust as drivers of high performance, and conclude with the application of these concepts to real-life situations.“Psychological safety” has recently emerged in the research as a key driver of high performance. In its extensive 2013-2014 study on high-performing teams, Google defines “psychological safety” as an environment in which “team members feel safe to take risks and be vulnerable with each other.”  When this type of “safe space” is established by people at the start of their group experience, the extent to which they can

share with each other, learn together, and connect at a deeper level grows exponentially.  Trust becomes the foundation of their interactions.  The trust we build with people every day is called “common trust”, which is distinct from what the research highlights as most characteristic of high-performing teams known as “vulnerability-based trust.”  The only way to build this type of trust in a group or team is by creating an environment of “psychological safety.“ Once we know how to create the sense of safety that fosters this trust, we have the essential elements needed to help teams accelerate their progress toward high performance.   At the close of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the experience that is created in an environment defined by “psychological safety.”

Identify the behaviors necessary to foster vulnerability-based trust. Apply psychological safety to a real-life situation in order to deepen trust and

elevate performance.

Cathy Ach, Co-Founder and Principal - Soulstice Group LLC Cathy is a specialty coaching practice focused on transforming people’s lives, team performance and organizational culture.  She became certified in 2015 as a Daring Way Facilitator in both of Brené Brown’s programs, Daring Way and Rising Strong, and has experienced the profound impact of this work on her own life.  She has also built a strong

connection between this work and her well-established coaching and consulting practice by helping leaders enhance their authenticity and dramatically increase their overall effectiveness. In 2016, Cathy started offering a series of highly interactive workshops with her business partner, Cathe Russe.  These programs are designed to support people in transforming their lives so they can more fully pursue their life purpose and long-term goals.

Cathe Russe, Co-Founder and Principal - Soulstice Group, LLCCathe is a specialty coaching firm dedicated to transforming people’s lives, team performance and organizational culture. Before embarking on her own entrepreneurial venture in 2004, Cathe spent nearly three decades as an academic at Johns Hopkins University, a management consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, and in-line and staff positions at

Baxter Healthcare and Nestlé.  She is accomplished at leading strategic planning sessions, mentoring high performing teams, facilitating dynamic group processes and creating experiential learning programs. 9:45 - 10:45am  Tribal Leadership – Meeting Your Tribe Where They Are So You Can Get Them Where You Want To GoIn a highly interactive presentation, Ken will provide ripped-from-the-headlines examples of each tribal stage identified in the New York Times #1 Bestseller Tribal Leadership by CultureSync’s own Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright. Their 10-year study of more than 24,000 people in two dozen organizations that identified five stages of employee tribal development — Life Sucks, My Life Sucks, I'm

Great (and You're Not), We're Great, and Life Is Great — each have their own structure, language, needs and capabilities.The key takeaways through this tour-de-stages are:

Tying leadership development initiatives to organization strategy using the tribe as the framework

o How to identify each stage just by watching and listeningo How to upgrade each stage to the next (hint: it’s different for each stage)o How different tribes interact with one another and how to increase

collaboration between tribes to support the organization strategy and deliver results

o How to quickly enable leaders to lead and influence their teams more effectively, to get buy-in to deliver improved organizational results.

Ken Perlman, Consultant - CultureSyncKen Perlman is consultant, facilitator, speaker, husband and dad who works with leaders and teams to do better, faster, now, and for good. Ken has 25 years’ experience consulting to market leaders – Kaiser Permanente, Levi Strauss & Co., Warner Bros., NetApp, Coty, Nordstrom, Nestlé – to market makers looking to take on the world.

Building on his accomplishments in leadership and change with Deloitte., John Kotter’s Kotter International, Ken now works with Dave Logan and the CultureSync tribe to integrate consulting, education, and coaching to help leaders upgrade and synchronize their organization’s cultures with their strategy. In addition to client work, Ken teaches leadership and organization design for high performance at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business MBA program.  Ken lives in Huntington Beach with his wife, whom he’s been dating for 30 years, and their two daughters.  Ken received his B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, where he served as the research assistant at the Kravis Leadership Institute. He also earned his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. 10:45 - 11:00am  BREAK 11:00am - 12:00pm  PANEL: The Tribunal: Stories From Your PeersWhere are we going, who will we be working with, and what do we need to know when we get there? As the Corporation evolves, our competitive advantage is based on how well a department creates a high performing culture, and engages high performing team as part of that culture. In this panel, we will offer multiple viewpoints on leadership, improving morale, the generations and the skill you need to maintain a successful culture.

• Learn important characteristics and best practices to develop a successful tribe • Learn about the advantages of having a high performing culture and team to gain

competitive advantageHear testimonial for real life experience from successful professionals and identify

action your company would benefit from 

Tom Walter, Chief Culture Officer – Tasty CateringTom Walter describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur.” He started his first business—a fast food restaurant called Tasty Pup—in 1971, with the help of his girlfriend’s monetary investment.Over the years, Tasty Pup evolved from its origins as a fast food restaurant, through many other food-related businesses, and into the Tasty Catering of today,

which remains Tom’s primary and largest investment.

Sandee Kastrul, President & Co-Founder – i.c.starsSandee Kastrul is president and co-founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999 to prepare inner-city adults for technology careers and community leadership.Prior to i.c.stars, Sandee’s experience as an educator, diversity trainer, educational consultant and a performing artist drew her creative talents to the forefront. Her accomplishments include

designing a comprehensive science and civics interactive program for GED students at Jobs for Youth, implementing a professional development program with Harold Washington College Career Center, developing experiential learning modules for over 70 schools and creating artist in residency programs as well as training artists to work in classrooms for arts organizations.

Fellicia Foster, Talent Acquisition Strategy Advisor – Diversity – BMO Harris BankFellicia works as assistant vice president, enterprise diversity talent acquisition strategy advisor for BMO Harris Bank. She is the current president of the National Association for African Americans in Human Resources – Chicago Chapter, member of the American Heart Association – Multicultural Executive Leadership Committee, and has

served as a panelist or speaker at numerous nonprofit and educational events. 

Christopher Dillon, Diversity Initiatives Consultant – Walgreens Boots AllianceChris is hands on experience in providing leadership in the developing sourcing and recruiting strategies and diversity initiatives. Chris is proficient in developing, coaching and leading high performing teams under tough deadlines, to meet departmental and organizational

expectations. Also, experienced in analyzing employment data and trends to partner with senior management in the development and implementation of diversity recruitment strategies and initiatives. 12:00 - 12:30pm  Fast & Furious: Legal UpdatePresented by Neal Gerber Eisenberg 12:30 - 1:15pm  LUNCH

 1:15 - 1:30pm Improve It ExerciseErin Diehl, Founder - Improve It!  1:30 - 2:30pm  The People Strategy that Saved this Tech Company - And Increased Revenue by 600%Creating a strong culture, focused on hiring super talented people and trusting them to do what’s best. Whether her company was creating innovative decision-making software, or hiring hundreds of new employees (and running out of bathroom capacity along the way), Amanda will tell you: none of it was easy, but having the right people on board and leveraging their talents carried them through it all. It’s about every employee living the company mantra every day: Be Helpful.

Things you will learn along the way: How a strong people strategy is the best possible business strategy - even for a

tech company How integrating talent management into the organizational strategy drives ROI.

Sounds fancy, I know. How to get all employees living and breathing your company values – Every.

Single. Day. How to implement change management strategies and preserve the culture – all

while growing like crazy 

Amanda Lannert, CEO - Jelly VisionAmanda Lannert is the Chief Executive Officer of Jellyvision and has been a key figure in driving the company’s direction since its founding in 2001. If that wasn’t enough to finally impress her parents, Amanda has grown Jellyvision’s revenue by more than 6x since becoming CEO in 2011. Amanda was named CEO of the Year at the Moxie Awards two

years in a row, most recently made the 2017 Crain’s Chicago Tech 50 list, and,has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business and Fortune Magazine. She is very active in Chicago’s startup community, serving on the advisory boards of 1871 and The Starter League, where she teaches, as well as mentoring at TechStars, where she was named 2013 Mentor of the Year. Prior to joining Jellyvision, Amanda managed global brands for Kellogg’s while at Leo Burnett, where she delivered campaigns for both pillars of the bread-encased fruit industry—Pop-Tarts and Nutri-Grain bars. Mrs. Lannert also enjoys a good cupcake. Jellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert has looked into the eyes of death and lived to tell about it—well, business-death that is. Since becoming CEO in 2011, Amanda has transformed Jellyvision from a gaming company that once struggled to make payroll, into one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Chicago.  After increasing revenue more than 600% and creating an environment that got Jellyvision named one of the city’s best places to work. 2:30 - 2:45pm  BREAK

2:45 - 3:45pm  CHALANT® Leadership: Creating the Strategy for a High-Performance CultureIn the age of ingenuity, our organizations need to under promise and over deliver – pushing beyond the status quo and the ordinary.  As an HR leader, how can you replace complacency with a craving ambition?  How can you create a high-performance culture where employees are inspired to exceed goals, do more than just what they are told to do, and go above and beyond on a day-to-day basis? In this unforgettable keynote, you discover the key elements of leadership development that you can link directly to your business strategy.  Drive ROI and impact the bottom line through CHALANT® Leadership.  (Think the opposite of nonchalant!)  This keynote reveals the secret formula of CHALANT® so you can create a strategy of passion, devotion, and action that encourages the development of employees.  We illustrate how to embrace passion with real-life examples from companies like Zappos and Southwest, develop true grit with stories from Michael Jordan and Malcolm Gladwell, and offer strategic principles on how to take action on business goals to ensure organizational success.      Participants leave this keynote with the ability to:

Champion the development of your organization’s core values and principles Model the organization’s core values through Chalant Leadership,

communication, and coaching Inspire high-performance through an employee engagement strategy Link the elements of Chalant Leadership to business goals Contribute to the business strategy by leading with passion, purpose, grit, and

action

Brad Karsh: Founder, CEO – JB Training SolutionsBrad Karsh is the Founder and CEO of JB Training Solutions.  An accomplished public speaker and author, Brad has been featured on CNN, CNBC, and Dr. Phil, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and many others. Brad is also the author of three business books including the critically

acclaimed “Manager 3.0: A Millennial's Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management." Prior to creating JB Training Solutions, Brad spent 15 years at advertising agency Leo Burnett in Chicago. Today, Brad travels the world speaking at major organizations including Google, Marriott, Discover, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and The Chicago Blackhawks, among many others. Brad is an annual speaker for the National Society for Human Resource Management Conference and was the #1 speaker out of 214 speakers in 2016. 3:45 - 4:45pm  CLOSING KEYNOTE - How to Find Your Tribe (And Grow Your Business in the Process)Everyone wants to belong. It is human nature to want to find a group of people you just click with; to find your tribe, so to speak, and in modern marketing, this need can be an invaluable asset to growing a business and loyal fan base. What is a Tribe, exactly?  A tribe is a group of people who are connected to each other, a leader, and an Idea. Tribesmen follow the same culture, the same beliefs. In business, they not only buy and

use your products, but spread the word, and help grow your business. For as long as we know of, humans have gathered and lived in tribes, but in the past, they were mostly location-dependent. Thanks to the internet, location is no longer a limit. It’s easier than ever for new tribes to form, communicate, and thrive. Not only that, but it is also easier for most people to be a part of many tribes because they are so much more accessible. You might belong to several tribes that are bonded by:·      

Hobbies Political Beliefs Religion Local community involvement Occupation Education Professional goals

The veterans of our nation embody what tribe means, and how their cultural beliefs can influence change in corporate America

Outcomes: By creating and implementing leadership initiatives with your tribe both you as

the leader and your tribe grow new skills. Tribal leadership aligns with business strategy to deliver KPIs The tribe can engage their critical thinking skills to enhance engagement, expand

their knowledge and deliver results.

Casey McEuin, Executive Director - ProjectRELOCasey McEuin is a leader, adventurer, prolific networker, and the Executive Director of Project RELO. Like so many of our veterans, McEuin is focused on mission, purpose, and making an impact in our communities, companies, and country. He currently directs his keen sense of commitment to the worthy endeavor of pinpointing the

intersection between business talent needs and the skills, training, and rich character of our transitioning veterans. 

The wellspring of Mr. McEuin’s commitment is the unique combination of optimism and hardship. At the age of 25, McEuin was an aspiring Olympic athlete and a fierce competitor on the Army’s Tae Kwon Do team. Eight years later he earned the Purple Heart when he was shot through the back in Afghanistan. And in that same instant, he lost the use of his legs. Hardship is no match for optimism. Despite being told that the paralysis was permanent, Casey insisted that he would walk again. Nearly two and a half years later, he did exactly that. Discharged from the military after his recovery, his struggle continued as he worked to assimilate into a society that was unable to understand the full extent of what a veteran of 17 years had to offer the workforce.  4:45 - 5:00pm STORMZ

5:00 - 6:30pm  NETWORKING EVENT

Continue the conversation and connect with conference speakers and attendees over appetizers and cocktails.  Network with your HR colleagues as Chicago SHRM continues to Learn, Connect, and Advance