Event Details
Managing Power Dynamics and Power Balancing In the Workplace
| Date: | April 17, 2025, 7:30am – 9:30am |
| Organizer: | South Puget Sound SHRM |
| Location: | In-Person and Zoom options! Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel 2920 East R St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Park in the east/hotel parking garage, and take the elevator up to the 4th floor (casino). When you get off the elevator, the hotel front desk will be off to your left and concierge will guide you to the event space. |
| Price: | $15 for Students; $30 for Members; $50 for Non-Members / Walk-Ins |
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Register Here!
Please join us for
Managing Power Dynamics and
Power Balancing in the Workplace
with
Carol Bowser
President, Conflict Management Strategies, Inc.
Summary:
The workplace is full of power dynamics. How people use or maybe misuse their sources of
power are the (not so) hidden forces that influence working relationships, workplace culture
and organizational performance. We will explore ways to empower and balance power as well
as provide tools and language to use so that power can be leveraged and balanced in
meaningful and respectful ways.
The presentation will be interactive and provide opportunities for questions, self-reflections,
and action planning.
Tools and techniques will be provided to aid individuals to recognize and manage the
productive and non-productive uses of the various types of power that are present in the
workplace.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize the various sources of power present in working relationships.
- Learn techniques to manage power plays that can contribute to burnout, disengagement, and
just feeling like others are just trying to pull your strings. - Explore methods to balance letting others have their say and not getting stepped on.
Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast and networking conversations!
This program is pending approval for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification and 1.0 General Credit pending approval through HRCI.
About the Speaker:
Carol Bowser: mediator, facilitator, trainer and coach. She finds this work so much more
meaningful and fun than practicing employment law. Loves conflict but hates arguments.
Attendee information will be shared with our sponsors and guest speaker.
