VILLANOVA HRD DEVELOPMENT SERIES
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SEPT 17 |
OCT 8 |
NOV 12
Insights from Outside HR
Join us for our Fall HRD Development Series! Gain fresh perspectives from 草榴社区 faculty and staff from outside the HR field, including experts in communications, theater, and health promotion, as they share lessons from their own disciplines that can spark new ideas and strategies for HR professionals.
Earn 1 SHRM & HRCI credit for each session.
The HR Development Series from 草榴社区 is hosted by faculty on trending topics in HR. The goal of the series is to provide our students and alumni an opportunity to connect, network and learn outside of the classroom. Additionally, we hope to bring important trending HR topics to light throughout the series. Conversations and learning from these sessions can be applied to any HRD class that students may be taking and provide our alumni with ongoing learning and development. Sessions are open to all, regardless of if you're a current or prospective student, or an HR professional interested in insightful conversations on trending HR topics.
Location:
- In-person: The Inn at 草榴社区
- Online: Zoom (link will be emailed)
Time
- 5:30-6:15pm In-Person Food & Networking (in-person only)
- 6:15-7:30pm Presentation (in-person and virtual)
SEPT 17
OCT 8
NOV 12
Fall 2025 Development Series
Key Communications Principles for HR Professionals
September 17, 2025
In this session, hear from , Associate Professor of Communications at 草榴社区 on lessons from the field of communications that can be applied in HR. Learn about key communications principles like storytelling, empathy, and active listening, and how they can be used to strengthen trust, build engagement, and create clarity in HR practice.
How to Use Roleplaying to Improve Confidence and Connections
October 8, 2025
In this session, hear from , MA in Theater and Director of Graduate Studies at 草榴社区 on lessons from theater that can be applied in HR. Discover how theater techniques like improvisation, stage presence and role playing can improve confidence and connection for HR professionals.
How to Foster a Healthier Workplace Through HR
November 12, 2025
In this session, hear from , Health Coach and Associate Director of Health Promotion at 草榴社区 on lessons from health promotion that can be applied in HR. Gain insights into wellness, balance, and resilience, and how these principles can be used to foster healthier, more sustainable workplaces through HR.