East Tennessee State University will host a one-day conference, “Building Workplaces that Work: Practical Leadership Strategies for Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Workforce,” on Thursday, June 11.
The conference, which will take place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Brinkley Center, will bring together business and industry leaders, community partners and university faculty to explore practical approaches to strengthening workplace culture, leadership and employee well-being.
Sessions will focus on evidence-informed strategies that organizations can use to support their workforce, improve team functioning and respond effectively to today’s evolving workplace challenges.
The event is supported by multiple university and community partners, including the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the ETSU President’s Office and the ETSU College of Business and Technology.
“This conference is designed to translate research into practical leadership strategies,” said Dr. Wally Dixon, conference organizer and professor of psychology at ETSU. “We want participants to leave with concrete ideas they can apply immediately within their organizations.”
The program features speakers from across industry, government and academia, with sessions addressing various topics, such as building psychologically safe work environments, supporting employees under stress and implementing system-level approaches to workforce well-being.
The conference is free to attend, but advance registration is required by May 31.
This conference focused on strengthening workplaces throughout the region is one example of ETSU’s leadership as the flagship institution of Appalachia.
