Tackling Toxicity - Internal Organizational Culture and Leadership
May 12, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Ashburn Recreation & Community Center
21105 Coopers Hawk Drive
Ashburn, VA 20148
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Toxic employees try to take over and create toxic workplaces — and the problem is on the rise. They consume managers’ time, undermine mission, and prevent organizations from developing top talent. This highly interactive, story-driven session with Mauricio Velásquez will help HR professionals and leaders understand toxic behaviors, recognize their true costs, and — most importantly — build the skills and confidence to address them head-on.
Topics include Psychological Safety, Trust, the "Nevers vs. Prefers" behavior framework, and practical techniques for stepping up and speaking out. Participants will leave with tools they can use immediately.
Learning objectives
- Understand what workplace toxicity is and how to recognize it
- Learn the costs of unaddressed toxic behavior on teams and organizations
- Build skills to address toxic behaviors confidently and effectively
- Apply the "Nevers vs. Prefers" framework to define and reinforce positive workplace norms
- Foster psychological safety and mutual accountability across your team
About the Speaker
Mauricio Velásquez, MBA, President & CEO, Diversity Training Group: A past Loudoun SHRM presenter, Mauricio celebrates 30 years in business in June. A UVA and GWU graduate, he has trained over 1 million participants across every U.S. state and more than 70 countries. Mauricio is known for highly interactive sessions and masterful storytelling. He has presented at VA and TN SHRM State Conferences and National DEI Conferences.
Approved HR Knowledge Area: Employee Relations
SHRM PDC: 1.0
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$30.00 Member Registration
$40.00 Non-Member Registration
