Event Calendar

Start Date: 3/11/2026 7:45 AM EDT
End Date: 3/11/2026 10:00 AM EDT

Venue Name: Westwood Country Club

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Organization Name: HR Alliance DC

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Join us at the Westwood Country Club for our March program! 

Networking: 7:45 - 8:15 AM
Arrive early for an opportunity to meet new people!

Program Description:

In the modern workplace, focus is no longer just a soft skill—it is a strategic requirement. Yet, between shifting priorities and the relentless "ping" of digital tools, our collective attention has never been more fragmented. For HR leaders, the challenge is twofold: how do we maintain our own performance, and how do we lead organizations through the noise?

This interactive session moves beyond basic time management. Through discussion and practical exercises, HR leaders will learn strategies to work more intentionally, strengthen relationships, and shape cultures that prioritize high-impact, value-creating work over reactive “busyness.” 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key factors that undermine focus, connection, and collaboration in modern workplaces.
• Learn practical tools to stay proactive, strategic, and relationship-centered amid competing demands.
• Explore ways to influence team and organizational norms to emphasize meaningful priorities over low-value activity.

Speaker: Jennifer Meder, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, hyve

For three decades, Jennifer Meder has worked alongside executives as an advisor, consultant, and thought partner, helping organizations set strategy, develop leaders, plan for succession, and build cultures where people are engaged and accountable. She has held senior roles at Willis Towers Watson, served as Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development for a Fortune 500 company, and is currently the Managing Partner at hyve, a boutique consulting firm.

Jennifer graduated from Vassar College and received a Masters in Organizational Psychology and an Executive Coaching certificate from Northwestern University. Jennifer lives in Arlington, Virginia with her family and is actively involved volunteering as a Girl Scout troop leader helping to empower girls to become capable, confident leaders.

Professional Development:
This program has been pre-approved for 1.5 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).



HR Alliance DC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 1.50 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.



Pricing for this Program:

• Members:
  • Individual and Organizational Members - Free; Guests - $50
  • Annual Sponsors - Free; Guests - $50
• Org. Member Substitutes - Free (promo code must be entered)
• Public (Non-Member)
  • HR Practitioners: $75
  • Service Providers/Vendors: $125