Upcoming events

    • 11/19/2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Bethlehem Lutheran Church 4310 Co Rd 137, St. Cloud, MN 56301
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    How to Have Difficult Conversations | Presented by Sandy Borstad

    Too often, we avoid addressing critical issues at work and in our personal lives simply because we don’t know how to initiate a tough conversation. We worry about hurting feelings and damaging relationships or making a tense situation worse. However, leaders, teams and colleagues can learn how to have tough conversations and overcome the fear and anxiety that might come with them. This interactive session introduces a framework designed to set clear expectations and shifts the narrative from reactive conflict resolution to proactive accountability. What tough conversation are you avoiding right now? Join us to learn how to approach your next challenging discussion with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

    Meet Sandy Borstad

    Sandy Borstad is a strategic Talent Development leader with over two decades of experience. She specializes in building high-impact learning experiences that drive performance, engagement and growth. Her career has spanned direct sales, higher education, manufacturing and energy, aligning talent strategy with business results to unlock individual and organizational potential. She is passionate about building a culture of continuous learning, developing leaders at every level and transforming how organizations grow through their people.

    Schedule:

    11:30-12:00pm - Networking & Lunch

    12:00pm - 1:00pm - Presentation


    Cost

    $20 - members
    $40 - non-members


    Photography/Video Policy
    Central Minnesota SHRM (CMSHRM) reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by CMSHRM, without the expressed written permission of those in the photograph or video.



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05/28/2026 Annual Half Day Event - Legal Workshop | Sponsored by ASip Consulting
04/16/2026 Networking Lunch Event
03/19/2026 Leveraging AI in Recruitment | Presented by Jen Strand | Sponsored by JobsHQ
02/19/2026 Developing Equitable and Transparent Compensation Programs | Presented by Tom Wardrip
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11/20/2025 Compliant Cost Containment | Presented by Nick Karls
09/11/2025 2025 Annual Legal Update
08/21/2025 Overview of MN Paid Family & Medical Leave | Presented by Amy Sip | Sponsored by UKG
07/17/2025 Networking Lunch Event
06/12/2025 Future of Employee Benefits | Presented by Michael Roane
05/15/2025 Cultivating Leadership: Optimizing Potential, Inspiring Change
04/17/2025 Conflict De-Escalation | Presented by Sergeant Tad Hoeschen
03/20/2025 What AI can (and can't) do for HR | Presented by Ibanga Umanah
02/20/2025 Conducting Internal Investigations | Presented by Justin Terch
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12/05/2024 2024 Holiday Gathering
11/21/2024 Expect the Unexpected: How to See the Future Coming| Presented by Dr. Janel Anderson
10/24/2024 Implicit Bias: Conscious Decision Maker: Becoming Aware of Your Inner Storyteller | Presented by Lawrence Henderson
09/12/2024 2024 Annual Legal Update
08/15/2024 Mission-Critical Leadership: How Smart Managers Lead Well in All Directions | Presented by Jon Lokhorst, CSP, CPA, PCC
07/25/2024 Transforming Performance Evaluations: AI-Powered Strategies for HR Success | Presented by Hannah Michelle
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06/20/2024 Workers' Compensation Insurance Issues | Presented by Danielle Main
05/16/2024 Mental Health in the Workplace
04/18/2024 Recovery Ready Workplaces | Presented by Bob Poznanovich + New Member Orientation/Refresher
03/21/2024 A Deep Dive into Student Loan Repayment Assistance | Presented by Carol Swenson
02/15/2024 Reignite Your HR Career | Presented by Lorri Anderson
01/18/2024 MN HR in 2024 – “What’s New, What’s Next?” | Presented by Cindy O’Donovan, M.A., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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11/16/2023 Prosperity Ready: Developing the Vast Potential of Immigrants to Help Overcome our Talent Shortage Crisis | Presented by Lisa Perez
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08/17/2023 Plan Alignment and Migration Strategies
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06/15/2023 Do You Know Your Vital Signs? 4 Steps That Will Positively Change Your Life (or Health) | Presented by Cheryl Agronovich
05/18/2023 CMSHRM 50th Anniversary Celebration and Social Hour
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