VIRTUAL CONFERENCE | Nov. 21, 2024 | 12:00-4:30 PM ET
The Employee Experience Virtual conference
Reimagine workplace communication and culture with top experts! Gain insights on assessing organizational needs, driving employee engagement, and bridging the gap between executives and employees—all with strategies tailored to today’s challenges.
Event Recording Included with Registration
Session 1 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Powering Through Change: Driving Employee Purpose and ValuE
Join Rebecca Shaffer, Director of Corporate Communications and PR at Briggs & Stratton, as she shares her journey through a year of transformation. Discover how she navigated organizational change, instilled purpose, and created value for employees, ultimately fostering a positive and rewarding Employee Experience. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Rebecca will reveal the strategies that helped her guide employees through uncertainty while maintaining morale and driving measurable success. This case study sets the tone for the event, offering firsthand insights on leading change, building resilience, and crafting a culture of purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the role of clear communication during organizational change.
- Learn strategies for building a sense of purpose and value for employees.
- Explore ways to enhance the Employee Experience amidst change.
- Gain insights on aligning employee needs with corporate goals for long-term success.
Rebecca Shaffer
Corporate Communications and PR
SESSION 2 - 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. ET
From Insights to Action:Conduct a communication audit that will reenergizes your communication plan
Clicks and views are metrics that only get you so far. For a more in-depth, well-rounded look at what’s working and what’s not, you need to conduct a communication audit. This in-depth workshop with Steve and Cindy Crescenzo of Crescenzo Communications will bring the latest communication measurement best-practices to life and show you proven strategies on how to carry out a communication audit that puts that spark back into your communication strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- How to figure out what to measure when you have a laundry list of programs and initiatives to communicate about.
- Master the latest communication audit tactics to deliver data you can act upon.
- How to harness the power of AI and put it to use in your audit
- Master your skills to dig up the quotes and anecdotal insights you need to add color to your communication strategy
- Let the data tell your story: how to communicate about your audit when the results are in
Cindy Crescenzo
Crescenzo Communications
SESSION 3 - 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. ET
Reinventing the Corporate Town Hall: From Snoozefest to ‘Must See TV’
In this packed 30-minute session, you’ll learn how companies are turning what used to be boring, sparsely attended Town Halls with little or no interaction into dynamic, interactive conversations with employees.
Key Takeaways:
- How to harness the power of modern technology and use it to open up conversations and Q&A
- The communicator’s role in a successful Town Hall (hint: it’s HUGE)
- What do you do with the information shared in the Town Hall after it’s over? How do you keep the conversations flowing?
Steve Crescenzo
Crescenzo Communications
SESSION 4 - 2:15 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. ET
Stop, Collaborate, and Communicate: Unlocking Microsoft 365 and AI for Employee Engagement
In this session, we’ll show you how to communicate effectively using Microsoft 365 tools. From improving everyday employee interactions to enhancing executive communication, you'll learn how to use platforms like Teams and SharePoint to drive collaboration and streamline workflows. Plus, discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot is transforming communications, making it easier to listen, respond, and engage with your teams in real-time.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how Microsoft 365 tools can elevate both employee and executive communication.
- Master collaboration with Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook for seamless interaction.
- Explore AI-driven enhancements in Microsoft 365 Copilot and their impact on employee communications.
- Discover how AI can personalize and automate your internal messaging.
- Understand the role of technology in building a more connected and engaged workforce.
Jared Matfess
AI Architect, AvePoint
SESSION 5 - 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 p.m. ET
The Cube of Creativity: Using Constraints to Enhance the Employee Experience
We all wish for more—more budget, more resources, more time—but what if the key to transforming the employee experience lies in embracing constraints? In this dynamic 47-minute session, Andrew Davis will introduce the Cube of Creativity, a framework of four key constraints that can fuel innovation and drive engagement within your organization. Through powerful examples, including how a non-profit turned a shutdown into millions in donations and how a small business achieved massive results with limited resources, you’ll discover how constraints can be a powerful tool for improving the employee experience. Leave ready to apply these limitations to enhance creativity, reduce burnout, and foster a more engaged workforce.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how constraints can lead to a more innovative and engaged workforce.
- Discover the four creative constraints that drive better outcomes in employee engagement.
- Explore real-world examples of organizations turning limitations into opportunities for growth.
- Understand how embracing constraints can improve both employee satisfaction and performance.
- Gain practical tools to foster creativity, reduce burnout, and improve the employee experience.
Andrew Davis
Bestselling Author & Business Growth Expert
SESSION 6 - 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. ET
Bridging the Gap: Becoming a Strategic Advisor for Executive and Employee Alignment
In this powerful closing session, DeNesha Tellis, a seasoned expert in executive and change management communications, will guide you through the essential role of becoming a strategic advisor within your organization. Drawing on her experience with global brands like Amazon, The Home Depot, and Johnson & Johnson, DeNesha will share how to build bridges between leadership and employees, identify gaps in messaging, and help executives cultivate approachability. Learn how to foster stronger connections between teams and leadership to drive engagement and develop a high-performance work culture.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to position yourself as a strategic advisor to executives, influencing communication decisions that drive alignment.
- Discover techniques for identifying and closing messaging gaps between leadership and employees.
- Gain insights into making executives more approachable and improving overall communication flow.
- Understand how strong communication strategies can empower employees, align teams on shared goals, and foster a high-performance culture.
DeNesha Tellis
Principal, The Tellis Group
