Heather “HD” Deyrieux, MSM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the Manager - Workforce Planning with Sarasota County Government. As part of the Human Resources Team, she supports over 2,200 employees and 1,100 volunteers. She previously served in the private sector as Director of Talent at Dental Care Alliance, Director of Strategic Development at the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA), and Director of Strategic Planning & Development with the Great Job Spot Network. HD has previously served as the President-Elect, Conference Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Emcee and other roles for the conference. Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in General Business and a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resources at the University of Central Florida. Go Knights!

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Did you know that Gmail and Google Maps, which are some of Google’s most successful products, were results of Google’s 20% time program—which allowed Googlers to devote one-fifth of their work week to pursue independent projects?

“While the need to innovate has gotten through to the business world, there is still major uncertainty about how to do this. Because saying you think innovation is important is one thing; releasing money and resources for innovation goes a lot further. The real art is to actually develop new products and services that success in the market and secure the future of the company.” - Alexandre Janssen | Head of Innovation EMEA | Deloitte

Fostering innovation and new ideas can not only result in financial gain for an organization, it is a critical for the organization to survive. 

Outcomes from this session:

1. Define “intrapreneur” and learn why you need them on your team to help achieve the organization’s strategic plan 

2. Develop a business plan to influence key management

3  Conduct job analysis and create job descriptions for this new type of employee 

4. Create a recruitment plan to attract and retain them in your organization