Minneapolis CHRO Executive Summit

Effective succession planning and leadership development are critical for ensuring organizational continuity and growth. By strategically identifying and nurturing future leaders, companies can build a robust talent pipeline that aligns with their long-term goals. This proactive approach not only mitigates risks associated with leadership transitions but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and development.

Join this case-study on how CHROs can:

• Create impactful succession plans, adjusting to evolving priorities
• Design intentional development plans for successors and provide growth opportunities
• Map organizational pathways to utilize talent across divisions

Organizations everywhere have used Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent by offering a buffet of benefits to highlight the investment they make in their people. Yet despite these efforts, research shows that workers feel these strategies often fail, not only in addressing their most important needs, but in enhancing their overall employee experience. This session will unveil the latest insights from the 2025 Global Culture Report and foster discussion to help you redefine your Total Rewards programs and provide the right mix of offerings to better communicate authentic care.

Join this session to discuss:

• Why employee-centered care must be at the core of Total Rewards strategies that align with what matters most to employees
• Why recognition done well throughout an organization can make a difference in fostering positive mental health practices
• How organizations can approach employee job transitions with the same care and attention given to new hires  

Speakers want action, not just applause. But busy executives don’t have time to learn complex communication models or esoteric storytelling processes — they need a simple, effective speaking framework that can help them not only connect with any audience, but also elicit real change. Enter the "Swarm Effect."

Join this session with Arthur Zards — a thought leader, TEDster and provocateur — to:

1. Hone your skills in executive influence
2. Adopt a more authentic and engaging approach to speaking
3. Take your next presentation from “understandable” to “compelling"

Ongoing change, evolving work models and economic pressures threaten employees' alignment with organizational culture. Savvy HR leaders guide the workforce through change, engagement and development to reinforce desired behaviors and foster employees’ culture alignment and interconnectedness. 

Join this session to learn:

• Measuring the success of changing initiatives
• Driving a culture of transformation
• Equipping all levels of the organization to embed culture values

The world of work is changing as technology touches everything we do. This extends to the HR landscape as technology is being used to automate processes and enhance the employee experience.

Join this session to discuss: 

• Integrating your HCM portfolio into a new work hub for a better user experience 
• Using AI-enabled skills management to elevate workforce planning and optimization  
• Improving creativity, innovation and collaboration with technology