June Monthly Luncheon - "Promoted! Now What? Ensuring First-Time Managers Are Ready to Lead" with Abby Casey

Thursday, June 12th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059

We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club and lunch will be served.

The Topic:

"Promoted! Now What? Ensuring First-Time Managers Are Ready to Lead" with Abby Casey

The workplace continues to evolve, and so do the expectations placed on leaders. With hybrid work models, AI-driven decision-making, and shifting employee expectations, first-time managers must be equipped with the right skills to lead effectively. HR professionals can use this pivotal opportunity to ensure these new leaders are prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s workforce. This session will explore practical strategies to enhance the development of first-time leaders, ensuring a foundation for organizational success. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to build confident, capable, and future-ready leaders.

After this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the emerging challenges first-time managers face in 2025 and why specialized training is essential.
• Define the critical leadership competencies needed in the modern workplace, from emotional intelligence to data-driven decision making.
• Identify engagement strategies HR can utilize to accelerate first-time leader success.
• Explore a practical plan to ensure new managers effectively apply leadership skills in dynamic and evolving work environments.

Meeting Agenda:

• 11:30-12:00 Check-in / Networking / Announcements / Lunch
• 12:00-1:00 Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A

Registration:

Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!

For on-site luncheon, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:

• $38 TXBA SHRM Member
• $48 Non-Member / Guest
• $20 Student

Speaker Information:

Abby Casey is a Senior HR Consultant with over 15 years of HR and Learning & Development experience across multiple industries. She is passionate about developing people and organizations to become more than they could imagine. She is an HR certified consultant and learning leader, and holds her PHR, SHRM-CP, training certifications, and a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.