Reminder: We are meeting at HACC Main Campus

Topic: Leading Organizational Change: The Strategic Role of HR

Join us for an engaging and interactive session designed to equip HR professionals with the tools and frameworks needed to successfully lead organizational change.

This session introduces the foundational principles of the Prosci methodology, including the 7 Best Practices, ADKAR Model, and 3-Phase Process. Attendees will explore how these frameworks come to life in real HR scenarios—supporting everything from stakeholder engagement and communication planning to training and reinforcement strategies.

Participants will take part in a hands-on, table group activity using a realistic scenario focused on transitioning to a new HR platform (e.g., SAP to Workday). Each group will focus on a specific phase of change—preparing, managing, or sustaining—to apply concepts and develop actionable strategies.

What You’ll Gain:

·        A clear understanding of Prosci’s change management frameworks (7 Best Practices, ADKAR, and 3-Phase Process)

·        Insight into HR’s strategic role in driving successful change initiatives

·        Practical experience diagnosing risks and planning change activities in a simulated environment

·        Tools and reinforcement strategies you can immediately apply in your organization

This session is ideal for HR professionals and people leaders looking to strengthen their ability to lead through change with confidence and impact.

About the Speakers:

Chad Ruegsegger, Senior Consultant, Dering Consulting Group
Chad Ruegsegger is a senior Organizational Change Management (OCM) leader with more than two decades of experience guiding complex transformations across public‑sector, manufacturing, retail, and beverage industries. A Prosci‑certified practitioner, he specializes in preparing organizations for change, driving adoption, and ensuring long‑term sustainability of new systems and ways of working. At Dering Consulting Group, he supports organizations through strategy development, organizational transformation, leadership development, and change management execution. His background includes driving strategy implementations, developing leadership programs, and guiding teams through organizational shifts. He brings a practical, people‑centered approach that helps leaders inspire teams, challenge existing norms, and sustain momentum throughout the change process.

Paul Young, President, Dering Consulting Group
Paul Young is a Prosci‑Certified Change Practitioner who leads organizations through meaningful and sustainable transformation. As President of Dering Consulting Group, he guides consulting teams in developing solutions that create long‑term cultural impact by aligning leadership capability, strategic direction, and organizational readiness for change. His work centers on analyzing client needs, designing strategies that foster leadership effectiveness, and facilitating learning experiences that equip leaders to successfully navigate complex change. With deep expertise in strategic planning, process improvement, and change management, Paul helps organizations implement initiatives that drive measurable and lasting results.

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