SHRM Norman-Moore (SHRS) October 2026 Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 12:00 to 1:00 PM
New location: Sarkeys Foundation
530 E Main Street Norman, OK 73071
Doors open at 11:30; meeting starts at 12:00 pm
Virtual option available
"People Are Part of the Process: An HR Diagnostic Framework"
Workplace challenges are often quickly labeled as either “people problems” or “process problems.” In reality, people and systems continuously influence one another, and the problem we see isn't always the problem we need to solve.
In People Are Part of the Process, HR professionals will learn a practical framework for looking beyond visible symptoms and evaluating workplace challenges through three interconnected lenses: People, Systems, & Strategy. Using relatable HR scenarios and an ongoing road and driving metaphor, participants will explore how employee and manager behavior, recurring workarounds, communication breakdowns, bottlenecks, and inconsistent performance can provide valuable information about the larger organizational environment.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate among People, Systems, & Strategy factors when evaluating workplace challenges rather than responding only to visible behaviors or symptoms.
- Use patterns in employee and manager behavior as diagnostic information to identify potential gaps in capability, accountability, workflow, communication, or strategic clarity.
- Determine an appropriate HR response by evaluating what they can directly control, what they can influence through managing up, and what they must help the organization navigate.
Presenter: TARA WADDLE, SHRM-CP
Tara Waddle, SHRM-CP, is the founder of Waddle It Be, LLC, where she works with organizations to strengthen the intersection of people, systems, and strategy. With more than 17 years of leadership experience, including serving as a COO overseeing multi-country operations, Tara specializes in HR operations, organizational effectiveness, communication, and leadership. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Moore Norman Technology Center, where she developed and taught programs on technology and AI literacy. Tara brings practical, real-world organizational experience to her training and consulting work.
A boxed lunch will be served for in-person attendees.
- SHRS Members and SHRS Student Members are FREE!
- Non-members and guests are $25 in-person.
- Non-members and guests are $15 virtual option.
This program has been approved for 1 re-certification credit hour toward SHRM and HRCI for Professional Development credits (PDCs).
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