CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
With our 78th Annual Conference, NHRMA’s goal is to create a lively and valuable learning and networking experience for every participant. We are seeking proposals for workshops that will:
- Engage each participant in dialogue about future human resource issues facing our business communities
- Introduce innovative programs that are successful and sustainable into the future
- Cover hot topics that are relevant for the variety of experience levels of the HR professionals that will be attending the conference
If you have a topic that you believe fits with these goals, we invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) Annual Conference & Tradeshow. We are looking for presenters with proven expertise and public speaking ability. All conference presenters will receive admission to the conference free of charge.
Deadline for Submission
Proposals must be submitted no later than Friday, December 4, 2015.
Proposal Status Notification
You will be notified of the status of your proposal no later than Friday, January 8, 2016. Please hold the conference dates of September 7-9, 2016 available until notified of your proposal status.
Preparing to Submit
Please read through these instructions thoroughly for a full understanding of the process prior to submitting your proposal. We will be reviewing quite a few proposals, so understand that we will not be able to consider proposals submitted with incomplete information.
- Presenter contact information
- Presentation title
- Presentation summary / workshop description (no more than 100 words)
- Three to five learning objectives
- Brief speaker biography
- Proof of performance
- HRCI number, if your program has been pre-approved for credit in the past
To Submit a Proposal
- Complete the online submission form and provide the required information. If your presentation is selected, the information provided on the form will be used in conference publications, including, but not limited to, brochures and the conference website. The NHRMA 2016 Conference Committee reserves the right to edit your presentation title, presentation description, and/or your biographical sketch as necessary, taking care not to alter the intended meaning.
- Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Written notification of selection will be sent no later than Friday, January 8, 2016.
If selected, the conference registration fee will be waived; however, lodging, transportation and other costs related to participating in the Conference are the presenter’s responsibility.
Pre-Conference Intensive Workshops will last 3 hours — Wednesday, September 7
Concurrent Workshops will last 75 minutes to 2 hours — Wednesday, September 7 – Friday, September 9
2016 Workshop Presentation Formats
The 2016 NHRMA Conference will employ a unique perspective. The intent of the conference organizers is to use different formats to attract different clientele, as well as to increase the degree of interaction among the participants. Presentation style is as important to the success of this conference as is the specific topic proposed by potential speakers.
The Conference Committee invites experienced speakers to propose sessions that will fit into one or more of the formats described below. While presenting in a manner different than has been used in the past, the goal is to engage participants in ways not previously utilized by NHRMA. This new, highly rewarding conference experience will provide maximum value for participants.
2016 Content Workshop Tracks
Business Intelligence – Business intelligence can be used to support a wide range of business decisions, ranging from basic operating decisions such as product positioning and pricing, to strategic decisions such as priorities, goals and directions at the broadest level. Attendees will be provided with the business acumen needed to identify new opportunities, define organizational goals and initiatives, and implement effective strategies to help the business gain a competitive advantage.
Strategic Leadership – Strategic leaders are the focal point for organizational learning. They promote a culture of inquiry, and they search for the lessons in both successful and unsuccessful outcomes. Strategic leadership is the study of leadership styles and how to streamline organizations and engage the workforce. Strong HR business partners understand these different leadership approaches, and how they can impact the organization’s vision, direction, growth and success.
Legal Compliance – Attendees will learn about legal, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting employment and HR practices and will glean guidance for both ensuring compliance and forecasting legal developments on the horizon.
Workforce Planning & Talent Management – In today’s talent-based economy, the workforce itself is arguably the most important tangible asset of most organizations. Critical to the success of any organization is HR’s ability to effectively plan, measure and understand current and future workforce needs, and how they impact the execution of business strategy. Attendees will learn how to provide a competitive advantage through planned, proactive talent management.
Diversity & Inclusion – Attendees will learn how to foster awareness and appreciation of workplace diversity issues through thought leadership, strategy development, resources, and professional development. Attendees will learn how to better evaluate and articulate the strategic business value of diversity in the workplace, enabling them to build more diverse and inclusive cultures in their organizations.
Each proposal should indicate the workshop track most appropriate for it.
Proof of Performance
NHRMA seeks experienced presenters with proven speaking ability – those who are engaging while maintaining command of their audience and who can provide proof of performance. Any one of the following formats below would be acceptable. Please note that NHRMA will not be able to return any of the proof of performance provided.
- Local SHRM chapter referrals or references – please provide names and contact information from 3-5 individuals associated with a SHRM chapter who have attended or can vouch for your presentation content and style.
- Evaluation summaries that show your quality ratings and scores from previous speaking engagements. Please include the number of attendees present and your topic, and explain the ratings received.
- Videos of yourself presenting a workshop. Promotional videos about your organization or highlighting products and services or interviews on a television show are not acceptable proof of performance.
Submitter Responsibilities
- Meet all deadlines.
- Once accepted, provide your presentation in electronic format to NHRMA no later than the deadline provided upon confirmation of selection. The format should be in MS Power Point. You must present the workshop content as you describe it in your submission.
- If possible, include ”Next Steps” or recommended actions for attendees to encourage practical application after the workshop.
- Consistent with the presentation format, include at least one two-person or small group exercise to encourage attendee interaction as a way to further illustrate your message and as another form of conference networking.
- In your workshop, announce that your presentation can be downloaded from the conference website.
- Understand the audio/visual equipment that’s provided and make additional equipment requests on or before the deadline provided. Last minute requests may not be possible to accommodate.
- Do not add a co-presenter or change the identity or number of presenters without approval. Submissions with multiple presenters must be submitted as a single proposal. All proposed presenters must agree to terms and conditions of the Call for Presentations.
- Honor NHRMA’s commitment to provide meaningful, applicable education by not promoting the presenter’s practice, services, or products. Your business logo may only appear in the footer of your presentation or on handouts. We encourage you to include your contact information on a closing slide so that attendees may contact you should they desire to do so.
- Respect NHRMA as the sponsoring organization and potential workshop sponsors with either positive or neutral comments during your presentation.
- If selected, allow NHRMA to copy your presentation materials to the conference website, to a conference USB drive, if sponsored, or to any other electronic source for distribution.
- Submit your proposal by Friday, December 4, 2015. Please keep the conference dates available until notified of submission status.
