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• 2026 HR Day on the Hill

  • When
    Friday, January 30, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  

  
  

  HR Day on the Hill will be held on Friday, January 30th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

  
  

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  To learn more and register go to: 

  https://www.wastateshrm.org/hrdayonthehill

  
  

  
  

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• February SHRM Luncheon: "3 Truths and a Lie: Mapping Skills That Matter"

  • When
    Thursday, February 12, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport), Bellingham, WA
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    18 registrants

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  Join us for February's SHRM Luncheon

  "3 Truths and a Lie: Mapping Skills That Matter"

  Date/Time: Thursday February, 12th  | 11:30am - 1:00pm

  Location: Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport) | 4260 Mitchell Way

  Tickets on Sale Until February 5th for Lunch

  Tickets on Sale Until February 10th for Program-Only

  In this highly practical 60-minute workshop, participants learn how to turn fuzzy role labels into a clear and usable skills map for the organization.  Together we will:

  1.) Build a simple, shared skills taxonomy so people stop using five different words for the same skill.

  2.) Deconstruct one or two real roles into tasks and the skills required to perform them at different proficiency levels.

  3.) Identify 3-5 critical future skills using a lightweight, evidence-based method that blends strategy, trends, and current strengths.

  Throughout, we use fast, collaborative exercises rather than giant inventories or complex tools, anchored by a simple rule: focus on what moves the needle now.

  Learning Objectives:

  By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between roles, tasks, and skills, and why a skills-based approach beats static job descriptions
  • Draft a simple skills taxonomy for one function or team, using clear definitions and observable behaviors.
  • Map at least one critical role into key tasks and required skills with basic proficiency expectations.
  • Use a simple framework to select 3-5 "now skills" for the next 2-3 years, instead of chasing every trend.

  
  

  About Our Presenter:  Darren Nerland

  Darren Nerland is a leadership development strategist and founder of Skills Leap, focused on helping organizations build future-ready leaders instead of one-and-done training heroes.

  He has led leadership, learning, and skills strategy work at Amazon, Microsoft, FedEx Office, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, turning big ideas about talent and technology into practical programs people actually use.

  Today, Darren designs workshops that sit at the intersection of skills mapping, talent development, and AI, giving HR and people leaders tools they can take back to work the next morning.  His work centers on inclusive cultures, real behavior change, and measuring impact by outcomes, not smile sheets.

  He has created and hosted Learnapalooza, a community and conference for learning and HR professionals, and regularly speaks on leadership, the future of work, and how to help humans and technology collaborate without losing the plot.

  
  

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  General admission tickets may be purchased at the door (lunch not included).

  This program is approved for general credit for HRCI and 1.0 SHRM credit.

    
  

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