About High Desert SHRM
About Us
The High Desert Human Resources Association Chapter of SHRM is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management; the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Founded in 1948 SHRM currently represents more than 210,000 individual members and has more than 550 affiliated chapters and members in more than 100 countries.
The chapter was formed in 2014 as the High Desert Human Resources Association. The chapter hopes to bring together professionals along the I-80 corridor from Rawlins to Evanston. Meetings held monthly and are primarily held in Rock Springs. The membership would like to be a resource for human resource professionals in the area and small businesses who are unable to devote an entire position to HR.
High Desert SHRM was the first Wyoming Chapter to be awarded the 2017 SHRM Pinnacle Award for their work on workforce legislation and education.
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Giving feedback sounds simple until you actually have to do it. This practical and engaging session helps leaders move away from vague, awkward, or delayed feedback and toward conversations that are clear, respectful, and useful. Participants will learn a simple framework for preparing for feedback conversations, communicating expectations clearly, and creating accountability without turning every difficult conversation into a disciplinary event. Registration required - no cost for attendees.
Participants will be able to:
-Recognize the difference between vague feedback and clear, actionable feedback.
-Use the CLEAR framework to structure effective feedback conversations.
-Connect expectations to impact so employees understand why the feedback matters.
-Create shared understanding and next steps instead of simply delivering criticism.
-Improve follow-up and documentation after important conversations.
Shannon Stick, SPHR, is the owner of HR Building Blocks and serves as the Membership Director for Wyoming SHRM. She is an HR leader, trainer, speaker, and consultant with experience helping organizations make leadership, feedback, employee relations, and HR practices more practical and approachable. Shannon is known for bringing real-world examples, humor, and straightforward tools to conversations that leaders often avoid.