The "HR Agile Mindset" in Times of Crisis and Disruption
(NOTE: This event will be offered both in-person and online. Please select the ticket type that reflects how you will attend.)
C-suite priority surveys consistently value agility, flexibility, and change readiness as a key priority in all senior leaders. In 2026, HR isn't just a support function: it’s the engine room for organizational resilience. What began during the pandemic—leading through crisis and disruption while managing compound volatility—has now led HR to sit atop the mountain of AI adoption, the return-to-work-dilemma, and complex talent planning strategies in light of massive demographic shifts.
Learning Objectives (3-4 bullet points):
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Move beyond a rigid annual performance cycle to continuous feedback loops and employee professional development discussions.
· Balance the demands of AI implementation with the return-to-work dilemma.
· Master “Agile HR” (versus “Legacy HR”) as agility, adaptability, and change readiness drive the new HR frontier as well as your own future career blueprint.
Paul Falcone
Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC
Paul Falcone (PaulFalconeHR.com) is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC, specializing in leadership and management training, executive coaching, keynote speaking, and facilitating corporate offsite retreats. Paul is the former CHRO of Nickelodeon Animation Studios and has held senior HR leadership positions in healthcare, biotech, and financial services. He’s a long-term columnist for SHRM’s HR Magazine, and he sits on the board of the American Management Association. Paul is a bestselling author of 17 books with HarperCollins Leadership, including the five-book Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Series; 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees; 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems; The First-Time Manager: HR; The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis; 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire; and 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews.
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.
