CHRO Panel:
Leading Through Complexity

CHRO Perspectives on Strategic Change Leadership

Thursday, July 24, at 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT

Webinar Summary 


In an era of unprecedented change, CHROs are uniquely positioned to steward their organizations through complex transformations. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where senior HR leaders share their strategies for successful change leadership.

Our distinguished panel will explore how they're navigating today's challenges – from securing board buy-in and cascading critical messages, to realigning strategic priorities and maintaining organizational resilience. Drawing from their real-world experiences, panelists will discuss practical approaches to:

•    Influencing strategic direction during periods of significant change
•    Building leadership alignment across all organizational levels
•    Developing effective board engagement strategies
•    Managing the delicate balance of change communication

This 60-minute panel will provide actionable insights for HR leaders steering their organizations through transformation. Learn from peers who are successfully leading change while maintaining organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

In this panel our senior HR executives will discuss:

  • ​Strategic Adaptation: Develop a framework for assessing and realigning organizational priorities in response to complex change, including strategies for effective board engagement and top-down communication.
  • ​Leadership Enablement: Master techniques for empowering leaders across the organization to drive and sustain change while building organizational resilience through periods of transformation.
  • ​Change Integration: Learn to integrate emerging trends (like AI and hybrid work models) into your change management approach while maintaining focus on human-centric leadership and organizational culture.

Meet the panelists (coming soon)

 

Panel Hosts

 

Sharon R. Grant

Executive Advisor, McLean & Company

  • Sharon brings over 25+ years of experience in full-cycle HR, talent management, business operations, and technical proficiency to her role as Executive Advisor at McLean & Company. Her leadership roles span both the public and private sector in the Technology, Utilities, Financial/Banking, and Non-Profit industries.

  • Sharon is a strategic HR business partner with proven ability to drive change and empower global cross-functional team success in competitive markets. She is passionate about championing diverse employee-centric workplaces for employee and workforce engagement, wellness, and recognition.

 

Shalini Phillips

Executive Counselor, McLean & Company

  • Shalini Phillips is an experienced Global CHRO with over 10 years of leadership expertise in transforming human resources strategies across mid-size companies (4,000 employees) to enterprise-level organizations (100,000+ employees). As a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive leadership teams, Shalini excels in aligning HR operations with business goals, driving organizational transformation, and fostering high-performing, inclusive cultures.

  • Shalini has led large-scale HR transformations in diverse industries, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, media, and consulting. She has guided companies through complex scaling challenges, culture shifts, and leadership development programs. Her expertise includes succession planning, executive coaching, and HR technology integration – ensuring that organizations are equipped for sustainable growth and leadership continuity.

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