Fighting VUCA with Compassion

Bay Area Human Resources Connections (baHRC) is pleased to collaborate with Jeff Jacobs, Executive Teams Coach, Facilitator, Trainer, & Speaker, to present this hybrid event to the HR Community.

We are all facing a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. These are the words that make up the acronym VUCA. In this session, we explore the transformative role of compassion in leadership and its direct impact on organizational effectiveness and in combating VUCA. Far from a “touchy-feely” session as some may think based on the word “compassion,” our time together will focus on how to operationalize compassion in service to enhanced engagement, productivity, leadership, and ultimately, success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES🚀

• Understand VUCA: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity and their impact on business environments.
• Compassionate Leadership: Learn the principles and practices of compassionate leadership and how they can be applied in HR and business settings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES 🚀

• Strategic Application: Awareness of VUCA principles and ability to apply compassionate leadership strategies to real-world business scenarios.
• Improved Engagement: Increased understanding of how compassionate leadership can improve employee engagement and productivity.
• Enhanced Resilience: Development of practical methods to enhance personal and organizational resilience.
• Empathy Integration: Skills to integrate empathy into daily business practices and decision-making processes.
• Adaptability Techniques: Techniques to cultivate adaptability within teams, ensuring they can respond effectively to change.

TAKEAWAYS ✨

• Actionable Insights: Practical insights and strategies to implement compassionate leadership and VUCA principles in your organization.
• Networking: Connections with industry leaders and peers who share a commitment to compassionate leadership.
• Personal Growth: Enhanced personal leadership skills that contribute to your professional development and effectiveness.
• Innovation Drive: Inspiration to drive innovation and creativity in your organization through compassionate leadership.

These objectives, outcomes, and takeaways will help attendees understand the importance of compassionate leadership in a VUCA world and equip them with the tools to effectively implement these principles.

WHY ATTEND? ✨

• Enhanced Expertise: Gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance your HR expertise, making you a more effective leader in your organization.
• Leadership Development: Learn how to represent HR in business as a compassionate and effective leader, which is crucial in today's VUCA world.
• Navigating VUCA: Understand how to navigate the challenges of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity with compassion, fostering a resilient and adaptable organizational culture.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders to expand your professional network and share best practices.
• Innovative Solutions: Discover innovative solutions and approaches to integrate VUCA principles and compassion into your company's culture, driving success and innovation.
• Employee Well-being: Learn how to prioritize employee well-being and create a supportive work environment that boosts morale and productivity.
• Strategic Insights: Gain strategic insights into the latest trends and developments in HR and business, keeping you ahead of the curve.

By attending, you'll be better equipped to lead your organization through the complexities of the modern business environment with empathy and resilience

Presenter: Jeff Jacobs, Executive Teams Coach, Facilitator, Trainer, & Speaker, to present this hybrid event to the HR Community, Executive Teams Coach, Facilitator, Trainer, & Speaker (20 years Adobe, Intuit; 30+ year HR Practitioner & Leader).

Jeff is a recognized leader in leadership development and organizational effectiveness, having facilitated and consulted on over 500 engagements during the past decade as an employee of top-tier companies, including Adobe and Intuit. His diverse experience extends beyond the corporate world, encompassing chairing three non-profit boards, serving as an Assistant Lecturer at the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and acquiring three certifications in compassionate leadership and mindfulness practices, including one from Stanford Medical School. Additionally, he has years of experience working with maximum-security inmates in California prisons. He is a contributing author to the Amazon bestseller, “Leading with Self-Awareness, Starting from the Inside Out,” and is working on his own first book, “Still Coming of Age, Living & Leading with Compassion.”

Jeff has a unique ability to create safety at scale and to serve as a compassionate agitator, helping individuals and teams come together to identify and address the elephants that hinder their productivity, engagement, and success. At his core, he is a facilitator, from the Latin “facilis,” as in to make something “easier.”

Sponsor: OneDigital, a leading provider of employee benefits and HR solutions, proudly sponsors this event. OneDigital's sponsorship highlights its commitment to advancing HR practices and supporting professionals in navigating digital transformation. If you're passionate about HR and eager to drive change, this could be a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills.

Host: Big thank you to our host, Pulmonx Corporation!,