Human Resources and Project Management: An Evolving Trend
All HR professionals participate in projects of one kind or another, from hiring and training executive teams, establishing new hybrid work process, or implementing a new HCM system. These critical HR initiatives require effective human resources project management that involves coordinating many different stakeholders to reach a common goal.
In this session, we will look at why project management is important for human resources professionals. Specifically, we will:
- Examine how the evolving nature of HR increases the need for project management skills.
- Identify leadership skills that are necessary to be an effective Human Resources Project Manager.
- Examine Project Management and HR career advancement.

Speaker Biography:
Dr. Sheronda Glass has been the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside since June of 2016. As assistant vice chancellor, she is responsible for guiding and directing the human resources function for the organization. She is a human resources executive with over 25 years of experience having worked in a variety of industries, including healthcare, consumer products/manufacturing, and most recently, K-12 education. She has extensive experience in the areas of conflict resolution, performance management, labor relations, and diversity management. She has also worked as a consultant for over six years, consulting in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a certified trainer/facilitator in the areas of conflict resolution, cultural and emotional intelligence, performance management, and unconscious bias. She has received recognition for her work in the areas of diversity and inclusion.
Sheronda received her Ph.D. in Organizational Management and Human Resources from Capella University. She has taught human resources courses at UW-Parkside, including Performance Management, Staffing Organization, and currently teaches Essential Skills for Project Management and Introduction to Human Resources Management. She has also achieved the Professional in Human Resources certification awarded from the Society for Human Resources Management and the HR Certification Institute. She is a facilitator for the prep course for SHRM professional certifications and SHRM Essentials for non-HR managers. She is also the recipient of the 2018 Milwaukee Business Journal HR Award and the UW System 2019 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award.
This session is approved for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and HRCI re-certification credits.
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