Call for Presentations2018 SHRM New Mexico State Conference

Solving the People Puzzle-HR Connects the PiecesHyatt Regency

330 Tijeras Ave. NWAlbuquerque, New Mexico

April 23rd-25th

The SHRM New Mexico State Council and the SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee invites HR practitioners and corporate partners to share knowledge and expertise with their colleagues at the

SHRM NM State Conference on April 23rd-25th 2018.

Call for Presentations must be received no later than November 15, 2017.

The 2018 SHRM New Mexico State Conference is a statewide collaboration sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) New Mexico State Council, in partnership with the Four Corners HR Association, the HR Management Association of New Mexico, the Northern New Mexico HR Association, and the Southern NM SHRM Chapter. The conference will be held at The Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque. We are planning on 500 attendees this year.

The theme of the 2018 New Mexico SHRM Conference is: Solving the People Puzzle-HR Connects the PiecesThroughout the conference, we will focus on in depth education and strategies to provide to HR professionals and Business professionals. There will be several tracks from providing basic HR knowledge and skills to attendees at the Masters level. Presenters will be addressing the areas of HR Competency listed below:

Leadership & Navigation: improving negotiation effectiveness and leading change

Business Acumen: advancing business acumen and understanding organizational metrics

Ethical Practice: business ethics, dealing with unethical behavior or conflicts of interest

Critical Evaluation: critical thinking and data analysis

Global & Cultural Effectiveness: cross-cultural and cross-border issues, and global strategic leadership

Consultation: effective consultation and applying creative problem solving

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Communication: communicating up, down, and across the organization and constructive feedback for development

Relationship Management: customer relationship management and managing internal and external relationships

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL Complete the attached Call for Presentations form and send it to shrmconferences@gmail.com. Submissions must follow the format provided. You can download the form at www.shrmnm.org. Review for completeness, accuracy and sign and date form. Include references from human resource professionals and previous evaluations. Include a biographical sketch for yourself and any co-presenter. Send the completed form no later than November 15th, 2017.

Proposal Review. We strive to offer a balanced program of educational sessions by selecting proposals that best fit within the framework of the conference. Members of the Selection Committee will review all proposals. The conference program organizers will make final selections from those proposals accepted. Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than December 31, 2017.

Sponsorship Opportunities. Speakers often integrate their speaking engagement with a sponsorship. While the speaking opportunity is a way of making our members aware of your experience. Sponsorship is a way of getting the word out on your business. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please let us know when you return the CFP.

A Note Concerning Honoraria. SHRM is a non-profit organization and has a tradition of using educational conference sessions as a platform for innovation in the field of human resource management. We look for contributors who are willing to share their expertise WITHOUT expectation of payment in the spirit of networking, a purpose for which the Society was founded. Please note that selected speakers receive complimentary Conference attendance, hotel, and meals. Requests for transportation reimbursement will be considered on an individual basis. Programming. The educational programs will be based upon the framework of the SHRM New Mexico State Conference theme, Solving the People Puzzle and reflect one of the five SHRM Core Competencies below. Conference tracks guide the programming framework. Alternative views and counterpoint issues are welcomed, particularly when lessons learned from first-hand experience are offered as models/examples. Concurrent sessions vary in length. We particularly are looking for speakers in the topics listed below, however, we welcome other relevant topics for review.

Business Acumen and Human Resources Strategy Total Rewards Employment Law and Legislation Talent Acquisition and Retention Personal and Leadership

Practical Application. Sessions conducted by practitioners that include practical, immediately applicable, human resource specific tools will be given preference. The SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee seeks presentations that will provide our attendees with information that will improve their immediate and future effectiveness on the job.

Proven Speaking Ability. The SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee seeks experienced presenters with proven speaking ability. Those with a successful track record of speaking and training at large, regional or national conferences or other public-speaking forums will be given preference.

Required Proof of Performance. Evaluations – Evaluations that show your quality ratings and scores from previous speaking engagements. References - References from Human Resources professionals that have seen you present. URL’s/videos showing the presenters skills are required.

We expect presenters to: Meet all deadlines; Provide online materials by February 15, 2018 in a readable format; SHRM of NM State Conference - Call for Presentation Form

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Refrain from modifications to presentation after submission; Honor SHRM New Mexico State Council’s commitment to provide education by not showcasing or promoting the

speaker’s practice, services or products; Not add a co-presenter or change the identity or number of presenters without permission from the SHRM New

Mexico State Conference Committee; Respect SHRM New Mexico State Council as the sponsoring organization with either positive or neutral comments

from the platform.

In return, the SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee will: Provide a complimentary registration for the conference, including admission to the exposition, educational programs

and social events. Pay expenses (i.e., meals and SHRM New Mexico State Council-approved lodging for the conference). Please note

that the SHRM New Mexico State Conference will consider requests for reimbursement for transportation costs on an individual basis

Grant you valuable professional exposure. Provide you with your evaluation scores after the conference.

Please send any questions or your completed Call-for-Presentations form along with your references to shrmnmconferences@gmail.com.

2018 SHRM New Mexico State Conference

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Hyatt RegencyALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

April 23rd-25th

All information must be typed and submitted on this form as a Word document NOT PDF. Please submit your name as you wish to see it published, and include your professional designation (Ph.D., Ed.D., SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, etc.), after your last name.

Name:

Title:

Company:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address (REQUIRED):

Will you have a co-presenter? Yes No

If yes, please include your co-presenters information below:

Name:

Title:

Company:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address (REQUIRED):

Please note that the SHRM New Mexico State Conference does NOT reimburse for co-presenter expenses.

Would you be willing to give your presentation twice? (These may be scheduled on different days) Yes No

Which of the following core competencies ill your presentation be geared toward? (please indicate with an X):

______ Business Acumen and Human Resources Strategy

______ Total Rewards

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______ Employment Law and Legislation

______ Talent Acquisition and Retention

______ Personal and Leadership

TITLE OF SESSION:

SUMMARY OF SESSION:In 75 words or less, provide a summary of the program you will be presenting. Please specifically address the relevance of your presentation to human resource professionals and the conference theme “Solving the People Puzzle-HR Connects the Pieces”. Please Note: the SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee may change and/or reduce your title/description for program clarity in promotional brochures or to obtain SHRM and/or HRCI credit.

Describe the three key learning objectives of your presentation:

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3. Check the box that best describes the level of knowledge participants should have to benefit from your presentation.

Intermediate - requires at least a basic knowledge and some experience.

Advanced - requires a working knowledge and considerable experience.

Note: Introductory topics will be presented on March 7 during the first day of the conference.

How did you receive this Call for Presentation form?

Mail SHRM Web Site Called to Receive Previous Speaker E-Mail Other:

Please provide the name, organization and phone number of 3 references who can attest to the quality of your previous presentations preferably in human resources:

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2.

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3.

Please attach a resume or biographical summary for each presenter. Information should include professional experience, presentations made (including program sponsor, topic presented, and date presented), and video links, articles and books published.

Audio/Visual Equipment. Please note that the SHRM New Mexico State Conference will be providing audio/visual support, but will not provide laptop computers. If you are selected as a presenter, you will be contacted regarding your audio/visual equipment needs.

I, _______________________ understand that by submitting this application that I am agreeing to the following: (insert name)

I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL NOT RECEIVE AN HONORARIUM; if I have a co-presenter, he or she will not receive an honorarium. If selected, I agree to adhere to the deadline schedule furnished by -the SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee. I understand that my conference presentation is not a showcase for promotion of my business, practice or product, and I will not sell my products or services from the speaker platform. I understand that members of the press may be present during my session. I also understand I will be notified about the status of my proposal by email no later than December 31, 2017.

The SHRM New Mexico State Conference Committee will send a confirmation of receipt of this Call for Presentations Form to the email address from which this application was sent.

ChecklistNOTE: Incomplete proposals, i.e., items left blank, will not be considered I have completed and signed the form. I have enclosed references and past evaluations. I have attached my biographical summary. I have included URLs or a video demonstrating my presentation(s)

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