HR Cruises

Val Grubb
"Elevate Your Game: Moving From Tactical Thinker To Strategic Leader" (On Board)

 

Learning Objectives:

1. What it means to think and lead “strategically.”
2. Making the time to strategize when you’re underwater already.
3. How to focus on the 20% of your efforts that result in 80% of the benefits (and how to avoid falling into the trap of doing a task simply because it’s easy).
4. The 6 facets of strategic thinking – where you are now on the spectrum and how to improve in each area.

 

Session Description:

The inclination facing every HR professional is to deal with what's right in front of him or her—that is, what's due today. And yes, sometimes you do have to take that "here and now" approach. But if you find days or weeks go by where you're only focused on tactical issues, you're doing your department, your company, and your career a huge disservice!

Companies that fail to innovate are finding it tougher and tougher to compete. Keeping pace with the demands of tomorrow requires an HR department that leads company-wide strategic initiatives. Your company’s very survival may well depends on it!  Where are you on the strategic-thinking spectrum? If you’re still lost in the details, it’s time to step back and navigate the bigger picture!

This session will show what it takes to be a strategic leader in today's hyper-competitive landscape and how to step up your game!

Speaker Bio:

With extensive corporate experience that includes pivotal roles in the founding of both the Oxygen channel and InterActiveCorp (parent company to Expedia, Home Shopping Network, and TicketMaster) and senior leadership roles at NBC Universal and Rolls-Royce, Val knows how to translate complex skills such as leadership, inspiring accountability, and motivating others into actionable steps that resonate with new managers and senior executives alike.

KEYNOTES, TRAINING, AND EXECUTIVE COACHING
In her keynotes and training programs, Val covers topics such as strategic thinking, developing the next generation of leaders, finance for non-finance managers, building a culture of accountability, leading change, managing managers and many others—in short, the skills, knowledge, and capabilities that are key to successful leadership. Described by one client as “engaging, humorous, insightful, and inspiring,” Val quickly builds a strong connection with her audiences. Her highly interactive presentations draw participants into extended conversations that leave them well-positioned to follow up on what they learn.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Prior to founding Val Grubb & Associates Ltd., Val served as the vice president of strategic operations at NBC Universal, where she oversaw business development opportunities and spearheaded on-air quality initiatives for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Valerie played a seminal role in the 1999 formation of Oxygen Media and its subsequent success, which led to the company’s purchase by NBC Universal in 2007. Before joining Oxygen, Valerie was the vice president of operations for Barry Diller during the inception of IAC, where she managed the integration of newly acquired companies including Home Shopping Network, TicketMaster and Expedia just to name a few. She began her career as an engineer with Rolls-Royce where she earned increasingly senior assignments, culminating in her appointment as director of public affairs.