(NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
Why Reactive HR Gets Feared — and Strategic HR Gets Trusted explores the credibility gap facing today’s HR leaders. Bukky unpacks why reactive, policy-first approaches often create friction, while strategic, business-aligned HR earns influence and trust. She examines the tension between compliance and courage, protection and partnership, and offers a clear lens for elevating HR’s impact. Attendees will leave with practical insight into building credibility without losing their people-centered foundation.
Learning Objectives (3-4 bullet points):
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
● Distinguish between reactive and strategic HR behaviors and understand how each impacts credibility, influence, and trust with business leaders.
● Assess where your current approach may unintentionally create friction and identify opportunities to shift from policy enforcer to strategic partner.
● Apply practical strategies to strengthen your executive presence and business alignment while remaining compliant, people-centered, and performance-driven.
Bukky Osifeso, Founder
Tag Team
Bukky Osifeso is a global People & Culture executive and Founder of TAG Team, a people-first strategy consultancy partnering with scaling and founder-led companies. With over 25 years of experience spanning Disney, Amgen, and Netflix, Bukky has led HR across complex, high-growth environments in the U.S. and internationally.
She is known for building cultures rooted in trust, clarity, and performance — where leaders are equipped, accountability is normalized, and people strategy drives real business outcomes.
Bukky challenges traditional HR narratives and advocates for a bold, strategic, and human-centered approach to the function. Her work sits at the intersection of courage, operational excellence, and culture transformation — helping organizations move from reactive HR to proactive people leadership.
Additional Event Details
7:20 AM Registration & Networking
7:30 AM Breakfast & Introductions
7:45 AM Legal Update
8:00 AM -9:00 AM Program and Q&A
Cancellation & Credit Policy:
Please note that all program registrations are non-refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a credit toward a future program of equal or lesser value, provided that the request is submitted prior to the scheduled event date. Credit requests made after the program date will not be honored.
This event is pending for 1.25 credit hours for both HRCI & SHRM credits.
