ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
5th Annual Richmond SHRM
Strategic Leadership Conference
Greater Richmond Convention Center
October 8, 2015
DEADLINE FOR SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 25, 2015
About the Conference: This year’s theme, The HR Walk of Fame. Strategic Roles of
HR covers a broad spectrum; we hope to attract senior HR professionals as well as
generalists who can gain pertinent insight into these topics as they relate to HR. Others
will benefit from your experience while you make a contribution to the profession’s field
of knowledge.
All presentations that are selected for the Conference must qualify for either SHRM
credits or Business Management credits by the Human Resource Certification Institute
(HRCI). We have included information on the SHRM / HRCI body of knowledge and
Business Management credits at the bottom of this document.
Target Audience:
The audience will range from entry-level to the most seasoned HR professionals. We
anticipate 250 to 300 attendees.
Schedule note:
The afternoon sessions may require presenters to conduct two sessions back-to-back
with a 30-minute break in between, enabling more choices for conference attendees.
Instructions for Submitting a Proposal:
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Please complete the form, following the format provided.
Review for completeness and accuracy; sign and date.
Include references from an HR professional and previous evaluations.
Include a biographical sketch of yourself and co-presenters.
Submit by close of business Friday April 25, 2015 to Tracy Richardson at
trichardson4@mcvh-vcu.edu and Vicky Umstead vumstead@mcvh-vcu.edu
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We strive to offer a balanced program of educational sessions by selecting proposals
that best fit the framework of the conference. Notification on the status of submissions
will be e-mailed no later than May 8, 2015.
A Note Concerning Honoraria:
Richmond SHRM has a tradition of using educational conference sessions as a platform
for innovation in the field of HR management. We look for contributors who are willing to
share their expertise without expectation of a large payment in the spirit of networking, a
purpose for which the Society was founded. Please note that speakers receive
complimentary conference attendance and meals. Requests for transportation
reimbursement will be considered on an individual basis.
Programming:
Educational programs will be based upon the framework of the SHRM body of
knowledge and will reflect major socio-economic trends shaping the workplace within
the next 3-5 years.
Practical Application:
Sessions that include practical and immediately applicable, specific tools will be given
preference. The conference committee seeks presentations that will help attendees
improve their effectiveness on the job.
Proven Speaker Ability:
The conference committee seeks experienced professional presenters with proven
speaking ability. Those with a successful track record of speaking and training at large
conferences or other public speaking forums will be given preference.
Proof of Performance:
Performance evaluations from previous speaking engagements or HR references are
required.
 Evaluations that show your quality ratings and scores from previous speaking
engagements.
 References from HR professionals who have seen you present.
OUR MUTUAL COMMITMENT
We expect presenters to:
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Meet all deadlines.
Not deviate from the summary and learning objectives stated above.
Provide high quality handouts and materials.
Honor our commitment to educate, not promote products or services.
Not add a co-presenter or change the identity or number of presenters without
permission from the conference committee.
Respect Greater Richmond SHRM as the sponsoring organization with either
positive or neutral comments from the platform.
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Greater Richmond SHRM will:
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Provide you with evaluation scores after the conference.
Give you attendee contact information, with permission from the attendee.
Provide a complimentary registration for the conference.
Grant you valuable professional exposure.
Include lunch (for the speaker only).
Sincerely,
2015 Greater Richmond SHRM
Conference Committee
Deadline for Speaker Submissions: April 25, 2015
A NOTE ABOUT SHRM/ HRCI CREDITS
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The majority of sessions offered at the Conference must quality for SHRM and HRCI
Business Management credits. Those topics focus on business disciplines OUTSIDE of
the traditional human resources function. Examples would include Finance for the NonFinancial Manager, Budgeting, Marketing Strategies, Technology Developments,
Business Analytics.
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Developing, contributing to, and supporting the organization’s mission, vision, values,
strategic goals and objectives; formulating policies; guiding and leading the change
process; and evaluating organizational effectiveness as an organizational leader.
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Participate as a contributing partner in the organization’s strategic planning process (for
example: provide and lead workforce planning discussion with management, develop
and present long-term forecast of human capital needs at the organizational level)
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Determine strategic application of integrated technical tools and systems (for example:
new enterprise software, performance management tools, self-service technologies)
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2015 Richmond SHRM Strategic Leadership Conference
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
October 8, 2015
All information must be typed and submitted on this form. Submit your name as you wish to see it
published. Please include your professional designation (Ph.D., Ed.D., SPHR, PHR, etc.), after your last
name.
Name:
Ph.D.
PHR
SPHR
Ms.
Mr.
J.D.
Title:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address (REQUIRED):
Will you have a co-presenter?
Yes
No
If yes, please duplicate this form for your co-presenter and attach the completed form with your own
submission.
TITLE OF SESSION:
SUMMARY OF SESSION:
In 75 words or less, provide a summary of the program you will be presenting. Please specifically
address the relevance of your presentation to human resource professionals. Please Note: the
Richmond SHRM Conference Committee may change and/or reduce your title/description for program
clarity in promotional brochures or to obtain HRCI credit.
Describe the three key learning objectives of your presentation:
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Time required (sessions are scheduled for 1.0 hr – subject to change):
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Is presentation time flexible, if so, what is the minimum/maximum amount of time the key learning
objectives can be met?
Check the box that best describes the level of knowledge participants should have to benefit from your
presentation.
Introductory - requires little or no previous knowledge of the subject matter.
Intermediate - requires at least a basic knowledge and some experience.
Advanced - requires a working knowledge and considerable experience.
How did you receive this Call for Presentation?
Mail
Richmond SHRM Web Site
Previous Speaker
E-Mail
Other:
Called to Receive
Please provide the name, organization and phone number of 3 references who can attest to the quality
of your previous presentations preferably in human resources:
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Please attach a resume or biographical summary for each presenter. Information should include
professional experience, presentations made (including program sponsor, topic presented, and
date presented), and articles and books published.
Audio/Visual Equipment. Please note that the Richmond SHRM Strategic Management and Leadership
Conference will be providing audio/visual support, but will not provide laptop computers. If you are selected as a
presenter, you will be contacted regarding your audio/visual equipment needs.
I, _________________, understand that by submitting this application that I am agreeing to the
following:
I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL NOT RECEIVE AN HONORARIUM; if I have a co-presenter, he or she
will not receive an honorarium. If selected, I agree to adhere to the deadline schedule furnished
by conference organizers. I understand that my conference presentation is not a showcase for
promotion of my business, practice or product, and I will not sell my products or services from
the speaker platform. I understand that members of the press may be present during my session.
I also understand I will be notified about the status of my proposal no later than April 1, 2015.
The Conference Committee will send a confirmation of receipt of this Call for Presentations Form to the
email address from which this application was sent.
Checklist
I have completed and signed the form.
I have enclosed references and past
evaluations.
I have attached my biographical summary.
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