Special Interest Group: Conejo Valley

Motivating Others to Share Sensitive Information

Presented by Jay Sherman 

Whether you are a leader, a manager, a HR practitioner, an executive coach, or a consultant, getting others to share sensitive information is critically important. In this interactive presentation you will learn how to use empathy to motivate others to open up to you, while maintaining your professional boundaries. You will also have an opportunity to practice your empathy skills using role plays.

Jay Sherman is a human resources professional and attorney, who is hired by companies to investigate alleged sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination and retaliation. He also teaches in the HR Certificate program at UC Santa Barbara Extension. Jay holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School, an M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and is a graduate of the National Institute for Workplace Investigators.

(If you are interested in sharing your expertise and leading a session of the Conejo Valley Special Division meetings please contact Valorie Avedisian and Ray Sullivan at conejo@astdla.org)