Professional Development Groups
Professional Development Groups (PDGs) allow CHRA members to stay current on new HR trends and issues. These topic-focused groups meet periodically, promoting the sharing of ideas, strategies, tips and information. PDGs are a great networking opportunity as well, allowing for productive networking in a small group setting. Check the CHRA calendar for specific PDG programs throughout the year. Call or email the PDG Chair persons for more information on their programs and plans.
Members and prospective members are welcome to attend any PDG meeting (Prospective members for a small registration fee). Many PDGs have recertification credit for their programs. Please check with the PDG Chair with questions.
Professional Development Groups
Business Acumen
Career Strategies
Employee Relations & Diversity
Legal & Employment
Organizational Development
Talent Acquisition & Management
Benefits & Compensation
PHR/SPHR Certification
PDG Co-Directors
Cammie Redpath, MA
303-339-3606
credpath@blackcreekcapital.com
Sarah Thoemke, SPHR
303-249-8821
hrbridges@live.com
Global HR PDG Directors
The Global Human Resources PDG provides a forum for HR professionals to share knowledge and best practices related to the development and implementation of global HR strategies, managing HR operations overseas and international assignment management.
Cammie Redpath, MA
303-339-3606
credpath@blackcreekcapital.com
Sarah Thoemke, SPHR
303-249-8821
hrbridges@live.com
The Business Acumen PDG provides HR professionals with knowledge and insight into the areas of finance, marketing, accounting, business development and sales; to help them become stronger leaders. this groups generally meets monthly outside of the CHRA monthly programs.
Chairperson:
Troy Everett
303-773-7211
teverett@colonyins.com
Peggy Decker Berry
303-526-3005 x 102
pdb@regislearning.com
Mark Spiroff
303-514-9188
mspiroff@msec.org
The Career Strategies PDG offers networking opportunities as well as tools for managing you career path, developing skills and key competencies and maximizing growth potential.
Chairpersons:
Emily Herl
303-274-3138
eherl@glmllc.com
Shawna Williams
303-865-4400
shawna.williams@innovativecareerconsulting.com
Presentations at each Employee Relations/Diversity PDG meeting by experts in employee relations or diversity provide awareness, understanding and solutions for HR challenges in these areas. Case studies and experiences from guest organizations are often incorporated.
Chairpersons:
Diversity Chairperson:
Claire Damken Brown
303-464-1055
claire@DamkenBrown.com
Employee Relations Chairperson:
Susan Meader
303-902-7255
smmeader@live.com
Legal & Employment
The legal & Employment PDG provides insights and updates on the newest legal and employment information.
Chairpersons:
Merrily Archer
303-218-3656
marcher@laborlawyers.com
Colin Walker
303-894-4450
cwalker@fwlaw.com
HR Practitioners, as strategic partners in their businesses, clearly need expertise in organizational development and effectiveness (OD/E). The OD PDG take a system view of organizations and provides an environment that "demystifies" the practice of OD/E. Through guest speakers and meaningful discussions, HR professionals can increase their knowledge and learn to leverage their skills to achieve strategic results.
Chairpersons:
Marilyn Hoffman
720-244-3682
marilynhoffman@yahoo.com
Emily Cutson
303-842-2077
ecutson@gmail.com
Talent Acquisition & Management
The Talent Acquisition & Management PDG provides a forum for HR professionals to share knowledge and best practices related to the strategic recruiting and retention of employees.
Chairpersons:
Benji Goodrich, PHR
303-737-3209
benjamin.goodrich@gwl.com
Lori Dieckman
303-656-1220
lbdiec@aol.com
Steven Allen
303-866-4164
Steven.Allen@state.co.us
The Benefits & Compensation PDG encompasses both benefits and compensation education. Group meetings provide information on market trends, selecting the right plan options, retirement planning, new legislation, total compensation strategies, job evaluation, base compensation and communication strategies.
Chairpersons:
Kevin Jones
303-399-5557
kjones@benefitscolorado.com
Jason Roll
888-354-8776
jroll@ameriveri.com
Beth McCauley
303-226-1486
bmccauley@blackcreekcapital.com
Planning to sit for the PHR or SPHR exam? Join a study group of other HR professionals or get general information on how you can become certified.
Chairperson:
Sherri Hale
303-412-3655
shale@ahinc.org
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