Peace of Pettiness: Drama Downshift (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Monday, Oct 5th, 5:00pm

Peace of Pettiness:

Drama Downshift

Session Description:

Workplace drama, gossip, and rumors are more than culture issues; when mishandled, they can create employment law risks involving harassment, retaliation, discrimination, privacy, and inconsistent discipline. In this highly participatory session, HR professionals and leaders will learn how to identify the legal and organizational risks behind difficult workplace behaviors, intervene with clarity and consistency, document concerns appropriately, and redirect unproductive conversations without escalating conflict or becoming part of the drama themselves.

Learning Objectives:

Spot it -Identify the behaviors and conditions that fuel workplace drama

Stop it - Respond to gossip, rumors, and conflict with confidence and professional

Shift it - Build a culture of trust, accountability and respectful communication

Closing Reflection

Awareness: What role am I playing in the culture I want to create?

Impact: What is one leadership behavior I will model starting tomorrow that will replace drama with trust, respect and accountability?

Lunch is included with your registration!

Payment is required at registration and is non-refundable.

Registration will cancel if payment is not received within 15 minutes of registration.

About our speaker...

Pamela Carroll – Founder/CEO – Carroll HR Solutions, LLC -

Pamela Carroll, holds a Master’s Degree and is certified HRCI-CP, and she is a certificate holder from the Association of Workplace Investigators. A keynote presenter, board member and mediator, Pamela has served 20+ years in executive level HR leadership roles in public, nonprofit and technology sector. Most recently, Pamela served as Executive Director of HR for Houston ISD. She thrives helping organizations and businesses bring calm to chaos. She is the founder and CEO of Carroll HR Solutions, where her company helps organizations turn turbulence into teamwork. Pamela has recently served as a Texas SHRM District Director and she has served on a civic board and a private education board. Pamela loves playing golf, golden retrievers and all things Arkansas Razorbacks!

Payment is required at registration and is non-refundable.

Registration will cancel if payment is not received within 15 minutes of registration.

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

2026 State of the Community- The Emerging Workforce (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Monday, November 9th 5:00pm

Registration is required to attend the event.

Lunch is included with your registration!

Texoma HR Annual State of the Community Event

Thursday, November 12th- 11:30am

Building Texoma’s Emerging Workforce

As Texoma experiences rapid growth in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor technology, healthcare and the skilled trades, developing a strong local talent pipeline is more important than ever. This panel will give HR professionals a clearer understanding of the work already underway to prepare area students for rewarding careers close to home.

The conversation will follow the student journey, beginning with leadership, responsibility, collaboration and goal-setting skills developed through Sherman ISD’s Leader in Me program. Panelists will then explore Career and Technical Education, dual-credit courses, industry-recognized certifications, internships and other hands-on learning opportunities aligned with the region’s high-demand occupations.

The discussion will also highlight partnerships among local school districts, Grayson College, Workforce Solutions Texoma, economic-development organizations and area employers. Attendees will learn about current programs, plans to expand student opportunities and ways the HR community can support career awareness, mentorship, work-based learning and the development of Texoma’s future workforce.

Presenters:

Tony Kaai, President,

Dension Development Alliance

Dr. David Kirkbride, Superintendent

Dension Independent School District

Dr. Dustin Anderson, CTE Director

Denison Independent School District

Marsha Lindsey, Executive Director

Workforce Solutions Texoma

Dr. Jeremy McMillen, President

Grayson College

Dr. Thomas O'Neal, Superintendent

Sherman Independent School District

Kent Sharp, President

Sherman Economic Development Corporation

Registration is required to attend the event.

Lunch is included with your registration!

Payment is required at registration and is non-refundable.

Registration will cancel if payment is not received within 15 minutes of registration.

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

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