Performance & People Builders Sessions

Leadership Reimagined: Why Training is Even More Critical for Today’s Leaders

Presenter: Rachel Biars, Sr. Consultant, Archbright University

Manager engagement is slipping, and HR leaders are feeling the impact—lower retention, reduced productivity, and strained employee experience. The challenge? Many managers lack the skills to lead in today’s flexible, trust-driven workplace.  

This session equips HR professionals with the data, insights, and practical strategies they need to build a compelling business case for leadership development. Learn how effective training prepares managers to adapt, lead effectively, and drive organizational success in a rapidly changing environment. 

Modernizing Performance Management: Beyond Annual Reviews 

Presenter: Liza Romero, Director, Consulting, Archbright

Discover how to replace outdated annual reviews with a modern, continuous performance management approach using Align—streamlining goal-setting, feedback, and recognition to drive engagement, accountability, and measurable business results.

Unlocking Cultural Fluency: Communicating Effectively in Diverse Workplaces

Presenter: Maria Alejandra Gomez, Sr. Consultant, Archbright University

Build the cultural fluency and communication competencies your managers and teams need to improve collaboration, boost performance, and drive results across today’s diverse workplaces.