Event Details
Monthly Chapter Meeting
| Date: | January 8, 2026, 8:00am – 10:00am |
| Organizer: | Greater Area Ames SHRM |
| Location: | Digital Ag Room 1130 3800 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010 |
| Price: | |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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We are excited to announce that our next meeting will be held Thursday, January 8th, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at Digital Ag Room 1130.
Below are the details and what to expect:
Speaker Bio
Todd McDonald founded ATW in 1999 after spending 15 years in various Human Resource and Training roles in industries such as finance, insurance, banking, and manufacturing. He also served as Executive Vice President of American Media, Inc., the largest producer of training videos at the time with products in 72 countries and 27 languages.
Todd has authored two books:
- I Wish You Would Just… on communication between managers and their employees
- How to Find 100 Extra Minutes a Day – on time management
When not leading the efforts of ATW, Todd volunteers and serves on numerous boards on a local and national level. In his free time, he spends time with his wife, kids, and growing family of grandchildren.
Session Overview
Title:
Flawless Consulting: Moving Beyond Support Roles to Becoming Essential Strategic Advisors
This session will help HR professionals shift from transactional support to trusted strategic advisors. Participants will explore practical methods for building trust and influence, uncovering real needs, structuring clear agreements, and offering authentic, actionable feedback. The emphasis is on both mindset and concrete skills that drive organizational success.
Learning Objectives
Build trust-based relationships: Develop the skills to establish credibility and trust with business leaders and stakeholders through consistent, values-driven interactions.
Conduct effective discovery conversations: Learn how to ask insightful questions and actively listen to uncover real needs and underlying concerns.
Formulate clear and actionable agreements: Gain the ability to create structured, mutually understood agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and success measures.
Deliver honest and impactful feedback: Practice techniques for providing feedback that is both authentic and constructive, enabling growth while maintaining trust.
Strengthen strategic influence: Understand how to shift from a transitional support role to a proactive strategic advisor who contributes to organizational success.
Hope to see you there!
