The Leadership Advantage: 4 Power Sessions on Compliance, Accountability, Conflict Resolution and Investigations

This is a four-part webinar series.

Part 1:- Top Employment Laws Demystified

Oct 9, 2025 |  01:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes

Description:-

Not knowing the law is no excuse for accidentally breaking it. This is important to ensure your budget is not blown on lawyers and fines and so your company's reputation is not scarred by bad decisions, even if they were unknowing mistakes.

Learning Objectives:-

• Participants will be able to describe the major stages of the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance management, termination) and explain how employment law influences decisions at each stage
• Participants will be able to list and explain key employment law areas (e.g., discrimination, wage & hour compliance, leave laws, workplace safety, retaliation) and analyze their impact on day-to-day operations.
• Participants will be able to evaluate the role of clear, well-communicated policies in preventing legal disputes and apply best practices for policy development and enforcement.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Explain how employment law impacts decisions from hiring to terminations
• Identify five top employment law concerns and their importance
• Understand how written policies can help us stay out of court.

Background:-

The purpose of this course is to focus on employment law. This session will examine Federal as well as State employment laws from recruitment to termination. In our virtual and work-from-home world, this Pandora’s box needs to be carefully opened.

Why Should You Attend?

Learn the critical federal and state employment laws that every leader must understand—including ADA essentials—to safeguard your organization and avoid costly missteps.

Part 2:- Accountability Unlocked: Goal-Setting & Feedback that Drive Results

Oct 14, 2025 |  01:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes

Description:-

This course offers practical strategies for HR professionals, business owners, managers, and operations professionals to enhance accountability within their organizations. Participants will learn how to effectively set employee goals, provide ongoing feedback, and leverage company values to foster a positive work environment.

Learning Objectives: -

• Participants will be able to apply company values as a framework for setting expectations and guiding workplace behavior.
• Participants will be able to deliver timely, constructive feedback and set clear expectations using tools such as the sandwich technique, SWOT analysis, and SMART goals.
• Participants will be able to replace traditional annual reviews with regular, structured conversations that drive continuous improvement and open dialogue.
• Participants will be able to recognize toxic behaviors early and take effective steps to address and transform them to enhance engagement and productivity.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Understand the Importance of Company Values: Learn how to use company values as a guiding principle for behavior in the workplace.
• Develop Effective Feedback Mechanisms: Master the techniques of providing timely and constructive feedback using tools like the sandwich technique, SWOT analysis, and frequent performance conversations as well as establishing expectations via SMART goals.
• Manage Performance Reviews: Transition from traditional annual reviews to a more dynamic approach involving regular, structured conversations that encourage continuous improvement and open dialogue.
• Identify and Address Toxic Behaviors: Gain skills to identify, address, and transform toxic behaviors in the workplace, enhancing overall engagement and productivity.

Background:-

The purpose of this course is a focus on Accountability Unlocked: Goal-Setting & Feedback that Drive Results.

Why Should You Attend?

This course is tailored to meet the needs of leaders who aim to cultivate a high-performing and accountable team. By attending, you will acquire actionable insights into improving team dynamics, increasing employee engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous development and feedback. Equip yourself with the tools to not only set clear goals but also to provide feedback that motivates and drives performance throughout the year.

Part 3:- Conflict Resolution Secrets for HR & Managers

Oct 16, 2025 |  01:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes

Description:-

This course offers actionable methods to defuse tension, manage disputes effectively, and create a healthier, more productive workplace culture. By the end, you’ll be equipped to transform tension into collaboration, creating a healthier workplace culture and stronger organizational performance.

Learning Objectives:-

• Understand different factors that often lead to conflicts among team members, including differing viewpoints, communication barriers, and personality clashes?.
• Learn a structured approach to conflict resolution, starting with acknowledging the conflict, identifying root causes, choosing a resolution strategy, and effectively implementing follow-up and feedback?.
• Gain skills in root cause analysis to address the underlying issues of conflicts rather than just the symptoms, promoting a healthier, more productive workplace environment?.
• Equip yourself with mediation skills necessary for managing direct conflicts between team members, ensuring impartiality, and maintaining a respectful dialogue throughout the process?.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Identify Common Causes of Workplace Conflict
• Master the Conflict Resolution Process
• Implement Root Cause Analysis
• Develop Effective Mediation Techniques.

Background: -

This module is designed to equip managers, HR professionals, business owners, and operations specialists with the necessary skills to effectively handle and resolve workplace conflicts. This course dives into practical strategies and insights to manage and mitigate conflict within teams and organizations.

Why Should You Attend?

This course gives HR professionals and managers practical, real-world tools to confidently handle workplace disputes before they escalate. You’ll learn proven techniques—from root cause analysis to mediation—to resolve conflicts fairly, foster trust, and keep your teams productive.

Part 4:- Workplace Investigations 101 

Oct 21, 2025 |  01:00 PM EST | 60 Minutes

Description:-

The course offers crucial insights into the legal priorities of workplace investigations, employee rights, and fostering a culture of respect and trust, which are essential for maintaining a healthy and lawful work environment. This course will help Business Owners, HR, and managers to conduct a proper workplace investigation when necessary. This is important because the investigation itself (or the actions taken resulting from the investigation) could become grounds for a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claim if it is not handled with proper diligence and care.

Learning Objectives:-

• Participants will be able to explain why legal considerations are critical in workplace investigations and apply them to protect the organization from liability.
• Participants will be able to identify key employee rights and implement investigation practices that uphold respect and trust throughout the process.
• Participants will be able to recognize common employee complaints that warrant investigation and determine when to escalate concerns appropriately.
• Participants will be able to use prompt action and thorough documentation to mitigate legal risk and ensure investigations are handled with diligence and care.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• Review why legal considerations must be a priority,
• Review employee rights as well as the general concept of respect and trust,
• Review common employee complaints that may warrant an investigation, and
• This module is designed to help protect your company legally by teaching you to conduct fair, thorough workplace investigations to minimize legal risks. How to help mitigate the legal risk through swift action and documentation.

Background:-

This module is designed to help protect your company legally by teaching you to conduct fair, thorough workplace investigations to minimize legal risks.

Why Should You Attend?

This course will give you step-by-step guidance on conducting fair, thorough workplace investigations to safeguard your organization and minimize legal risks.

• HR
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Business Owners
• Ops.