L.E.A.D. Cohort 2 Discussion Board-Session 2 Recording

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The session centered on enhancing leadership skills, primarily focusing on human resources aspects such as recruitment, retention, and onboarding. Ingram, a seasoned HR professional, led the discussion, sharing her substantial experience in the field to offer insights into the entire employee lifecycle — from recruitment to separation. Participants interacted through breakout sessions, annotation exercises, and were introduced to AI tools for recruiting, like ChatGPT, to streamline job description creation and hiring processes.<br /><br />Throughout the session, participants engaged in exercises to reflect on personal leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and crafting leadership brand statements or taglines. Key discussions emphasized the importance of creating a positive workplace culture, setting clear expectations, documenting interactions and decisions, and leveraging technology in HR processes.<br /><br />Ingram also highlighted generational differences in the workplace, stressing adaptability in communication and management styles to meet the diverse needs of multi-generational employees. Legal considerations were discussed, including compliance with labor laws, and the necessity of regularly updating policies to align with evolving regulations.<br /><br />The session concluded with guidance on utilizing resources like NARO's career page and the benefits of participating in national committees for professional development. Participants were encouraged to continue refining their leadership skills, particularly in HR domains they want to explore further, and to complete specific homework tasks to aid their growth in subsequent sessions. Overall, the session aimed to equip leaders with practical tools and knowledge to effectively manage and nurture workplace talent.

Keywords

leadership skills

human resources

recruitment

retention

onboarding

employee lifecycle

AI tools

ChatGPT

workplace culture

emotional intelligence

generational differences

labor laws

technology in HR

professional development

workplace talent