September 17, 2025
10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET
True leadership in Resource Management isn’t about schedules and spreadsheets — it’s about shaping strategy and driving organizational impact. We’ll explore what it truly means to lead in RM, drawing on real-world experiences from seasoned professionals who have made the leap from operational planners to trusted strategic leaders. We’ll unpack the skills, mindsets, and practical steps you need to step into leadership — whether you’re managing a small RM function or driving change at enterprise scale. You’ll gain honest insights into the mistakes to avoid, the credibility you need to build, and how to inspire both your team and your stakeholders while balancing business demands with human well-being. Walk away with clear actions you can take in the next 30 days to strengthen your leadership presence and shape the future of RM in your organization.
Laura Dean Smith has over a decade of experience working in resource management, project management, and operations and is passionate about the strategic value resource management can bring to an organization. Currently a Director of Operations leading the centralized Resource Management Office (RMO) for Clarivate’s consulting business, she is focused on bringing best-in-class resourcing for both internal and external resources. She is always looking for innovative ways to demonstrate the positive impact of resource management on both business outcomes and colleague engagement. Laura holds her RMCP and has spearheaded the implementation of RM support for her organization. She approaches every challenge and every request with a can-do attitude searching for the way to accomplish the goal at hand. Her motto is: The answer is Yes, the question is how do we do it?
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Kim Randall is a seasoned leader in talent development and organizational effectiveness, currently serving as Director of Consulting Operations at Clarivate. Since joining in 2022, Kim has built a high-impact team focused on Learning and Development, Communications, and Colleague Enablement—driving strategic initiatives that empower colleagues to grow professionally and deliver exceptional client value. With over 20 years of experience spanning corporate and education sectors, Kim brings deep expertise in leadership development, program management, and talent strategy. She holds advanced certifications in Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP), Project Management (PMP), Product Development, Leadership Facilitation, and Sales Coaching. She believes that the highest calling of a leader is to unlock the potential within their team—nurturing individual growth while driving collective success. By investing in people, leaders create a culture where excellence thrives, innovation flourishes, and business goals are not just met, but exceeded.
Nora Fleischhut is an experienced transformation consultant, passionate speaker, and future of work enthusiast. After working in consulting at one of the Big Four for seven years, she’s now partnering with Runn on a mission to unleash the potential of organizations and people by creating more adaptable, human, and joyful ways of working and enabling a change of perspective. With her optimistic, collaborative, and innovative mindset, she creatively draws on methods and expertise from the fields of neurobiology, behavioral sciences, agile ways of working, and psychology. How her friends would describe her to a stranger: Unfalteringly positive.
Online
September 17, 2025
10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET
September 17, 2025
10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET
True leadership in Resource Management isn’t about schedules and spreadsheets — it’s about shaping strategy and driving organizational impact. We’ll explore what it truly means to lead in RM, drawing on real-world experiences from seasoned professionals who have made the leap from operational planners to trusted strategic leaders. We’ll unpack the skills, mindsets, and practical steps you need to step into leadership — whether you’re managing a small RM function or driving change at enterprise scale. You’ll gain honest insights into the mistakes to avoid, the credibility you need to build, and how to inspire both your team and your stakeholders while balancing business demands with human well-being. Walk away with clear actions you can take in the next 30 days to strengthen your leadership presence and shape the future of RM in your organization.
Laura Dean Smith has over a decade of experience working in resource management, project management, and operations and is passionate about the strategic value resource management can bring to an organization. Currently a Director of Operations leading the centralized Resource Management Office (RMO) for Clarivate’s consulting business, she is focused on bringing best-in-class resourcing for both internal and external resources. She is always looking for innovative ways to demonstrate the positive impact of resource management on both business outcomes and colleague engagement. Laura holds her RMCP and has spearheaded the implementation of RM support for her organization. She approaches every challenge and every request with a can-do attitude searching for the way to accomplish the goal at hand. Her motto is: The answer is Yes, the question is how do we do it?
Kim Randall is a seasoned leader in talent development and organizational effectiveness, currently serving as Director of Consulting Operations at Clarivate. Since joining in 2022, Kim has built a high-impact team focused on Learning and Development, Communications, and Colleague Enablement—driving strategic initiatives that empower colleagues to grow professionally and deliver exceptional client value. With over 20 years of experience spanning corporate and education sectors, Kim brings deep expertise in leadership development, program management, and talent strategy. She holds advanced certifications in Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP), Project Management (PMP), Product Development, Leadership Facilitation, and Sales Coaching. She believes that the highest calling of a leader is to unlock the potential within their team—nurturing individual growth while driving collective success. By investing in people, leaders create a culture where excellence thrives, innovation flourishes, and business goals are not just met, but exceeded.
Nora Fleischhut is an experienced transformation consultant, passionate speaker, and future of work enthusiast. After working in consulting at one of the Big Four for seven years, she’s now partnering with Runn on a mission to unleash the potential of organizations and people by creating more adaptable, human, and joyful ways of working and enabling a change of perspective. With her optimistic, collaborative, and innovative mindset, she creatively draws on methods and expertise from the fields of neurobiology, behavioral sciences, agile ways of working, and psychology. How her friends would describe her to a stranger: Unfalteringly positive.
Online
September 17, 2025
10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET