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Presented by Kristi Spaethe, SHRM-CP, PHR

As Human Resources Professionals and leaders of our organizations, our days are filled with awkward and uncomfortable situations. It’s human nature to turn and run in the other direction when we encounter these situations. Whether it is having a hard conversation or calling someone on their behavior, this is hard stuff and takes a mind shift and PRACTICE to get good at. This session is designed to provide the tools to not only deal with “awkwardville” but grow from it.

Our agenda includes:

• The need for HR Professionals and Leaders to wade into “awkwardville”
• The 5-step process for moving through the uncomfortable
• Introduction to “Radical Candor”
• Using Radical Candor in:
  • Feedback
  • Teams
  • Calling out behavior

Learning objectives:

• Increased awareness around personal triggers of discomfort
• Development of a process to use in these encounters
• Gain knowledge of Radical Candor
• Applicability of Radical Candor that can be used in personal and professional settings

This program is in meeting format and not webinar format. We will be utilizing breakout rooms throughout and would love to see your faces if possible.This session will be delivered via facilitated discussion, practice activities, and handouts.

Kristi Spaethe is President and Principle Consultant of The People Perspective, LLC, an HR Consulting firm helping organizations realize their Best Practices in Human Resources. With 15 years’ experience in “all things HR”, Kristi’s past experience includes companies such as QuikTrip, Solvay, NORDAM and SBS Industries.

Kristi earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Human Resources Development option and also holds the PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

Kristi has served in various roles with the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association, including President, since 2014. She is also the current Vice President of Membership for the Oklahoma Human Resources State Counsel and the OKHR State Direct-Elect in 2021. Additionally, Kristi serves on the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is a mentor and subject matter expert with SCORE Tulsa. Kristi also gives back to the community by giving her time to non-profit organizations such as Women in Recovery, where she serves as a mentor and uses her expertise to assist the participants in being workforce ready.

Kristi received the President’s Award from the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association in 2016 and the Richard R. Messer Excellence in Human Resources award in 2019. She also received the Oklahoma Human Resources Award of Excellence in 2020.