“From Crisis to Clarity”

Let’s learn from this crisis. Understand how to better leverage the HR function in these economic times of having to do more with less. Too many HR departments are just struggling to survive. How do you manage to do the critical transformational work when you only have the budget for the transactional? How do you build L&D and OD skills with your HR staff for important organizational progress? To get clarity on these issues and more, join two creative experts in this area; Michelle Kelly, CEO of EPI and Linda Newell, SPHR, senior consultant at EPI and Colorado State Senator.

After attending this session, you will be able to:
- Strategically prepare for continued changes in your workplace due to the economy
- Seize opportunities of crisis for organizational growth
- Develop HR staff into change agents and internal consultants

Michelle Kelly founded EPI with a strong sense of what works to help develop and retain an organization’s most valuable asset — its people. Michelle has a laundry list of credentials behind her desire to see corporations and individuals succeed. Among them are performance consulting, organizational development, distance learning, and training. Michelle’s M.S. in Education, with an emphasis in HR Development and Training, brings pointed knowledge to corporate education and retention. Michelle works with local, national and international companies on employee development, is a board member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ASTD, and speaker at national ASTD and SHRM events.

A proud single mother, Linda Newell is a Colorado State Senator, certified SPHR and senior consultant with EPI. With expertise in talent acquisition, retention and development and organizational development, she has been in the World Who’s Who of Women, 2000 Notable American Women and is a return presenter at the national annual SHRM Conference.

Linda has been at the senior director level in HR, HRD and learning and development. She was on the Governor’s Taskforce for Workforce Development. In the Legislature, she has worked to improve Colorado human resources practices, streamline governmental processes and prepare citizens for the workforce.Michelle Kelly