Win the Battle: Team Engagement and High Performance

Discover the leadership strategies that help teams communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and perform at their highest level.

Building a high-performing team takes more than hiring great people. It requires intentional leadership, strong relationships, and a culture where people feel connected, accountable, and motivated to do their best work.

Bring your teams and join HR Collaborative for an interactive Collaborative Café at Battle GR as we explore what it really takes to create engaged teams that consistently perform at a high level. Through an engaging panel discussion featuring experienced leaders from HR, organizational development, and business leadership, we'll examine the practical strategies that strengthen communication, build trust, foster accountability, and create cultures where people and organizations thrive.

Whether you're leading an HR function, managing a department, or shaping organizational culture, you'll leave with practical insights, new perspectives, and meaningful connections to help your team perform at its highest potential.

More Than a Panel Discussion

This free, in-person event is designed to bring leaders together, not just to learn, but to connect. Thanks to the generous support of Rose Street Advisors, attendees can enjoy complimentary food, refreshments, and an interactive networking experience at BattleGR.

After the panel, you're welcome to continue networking over complimentary appetizers and happy hour-priced drinks while enjoying throw bowling and axe throwing. Invite members of your team to register to experience firsthand how shared experiences can strengthen teamwork.

What You'll Learn

• Practical ways to strengthen employee engagement without relying on perks alone

• How trust, accountability, and communication drive high-performing teams

• Leadership behaviors that create cultures where people want to contribute

• Strategies for improving collaboration across teams and departments

• Ways to build connection and belonging that support long-term retention

• How to recognize and address common barriers to team performance

• Ideas you can immediately apply to improve your team's effectiveness

Meet the Panelists

Dr. Shaq Anothony – HR Consultant, HR Collaborative

As Lead Organizational Development Specialist for Culture at Corewell Health, Dr. Shaquille "Shaq" Anthony helps shape the culture and employee experience across one of Michigan's largest healthcare organizations. His work focuses on aligning leadership, culture, and organizational development to create workplaces where people feel connected, engaged, and empowered to succeed.

Jenny Lashuay – Founder, BattleGR

As the owner of BattleGR, Jenny Lashuay has built a business centered on connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. Through leading her team and growing a community-focused organization, she has firsthand experience creating environments where people work together, build trust, and perform at their best.

Sandi Karman – HR Consultant, HR Collaborative

With more than 17 years of HR experience, Sandi Karman helps organizations build stronger teams through better communication, leadership, and workplace culture. As an HR Consultant with HR Collaborative, she has extensive experience facilitating team assessments and helping leaders translate those insights into stronger collaboration, higher engagement, and improved team performance.

Marcy McMahon – Director of Client Success, HR Collaborative • Event MC

With more than 25 years of experience in HR and people leadership, Marcy McMahon helps organizations strengthen leadership, build engaged teams, and align people strategies with business goals. As Director of Client Success at HR Collaborative, she partners with organizations to develop workplace cultures where employees and businesses can thrive.

Thank you to Rose Street Advisors for sponsoring this event.