Kristen Cumming

Kristen Cumming

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Edmonton, Alberta

Human Resources | Generations at Work | Leadership | Change | Future of Work

Kristen Cumming's career is focused on improving the connection between people and their work. She has 25 years as a consultant, speaker, and facilitator complemented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Education degree in Workplace and Adult Learning. She specializes in leadership, learning, engagement, execution and accountability.

KRISTEN CUMMING BIOGRAPHY

Kristen Cumming possesses a great deal of energy, passion and humour, and it shows during her presentation. Kristen offers over 20 years of public speaking experience, spanning keynote addresses, breakout sessions and endnote presentations. Through this, Kristen Cumming can appreciate the complexity of a topic and the audience and communicates critical themes with clarity, relevance and humour. She uses the power of story, imagery and statistics to engage audiences and leave them with ideas that stick with them in their lives and work.

Work has always fascinated Kristen from an early age. Everything about it intrigues her: the nature of work, the occupations people choose, the role work plays in the contexts of individuals, families, communities and economies. It isn’t surprising that her first job was in career development. As a result, she learned everything she could about the complex decisions people make to create the life and work that they find meaningful and satisfying. She then transitioned into human resources, seeking to understand the organizational side of work. In both areas, she was honoured to connect people with meaningful work. Beyond filling vacancies, it became clear that ensuring retention within organizations was equally important. There seemed no point in filling a bucket that had holes in it. This led her to work in performance management, management and supervisory training, and leadership development.

Kristen Cumming has focused the past twenty years on improving the connection between people and their work. Cumming holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Education degree in Workplace and Adult Learning. Kristen Cumming also instructed at the University of Alberta in the Bachelor of Management Business Economics Program for eight years. Over the past 20 years, she has operated a successful consulting practice. She has worked with tens of thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations across North America.

Kristen Cumming’s career is now focused on elevating people in the context of their work. In doing so, she is passionate about supporting the stability, resiliency and performance of individuals, organizations and communities. Kristen specializes in communication, staff retention, performance management, high-performance teams, and leadership. As a result, Kristen can incorporate practical and relative solutions for each industry and work relationship. She uses her experiences within her education and her consultation practice in the career development and human resources industry to customize each presentation for each audience. Above all, Kristen has a unique perspective on understanding complex decisions that are made to create the life of work that employees find meaningful and satisfying and delivers powerful presentations that change the way one thinks about careers, organizations and industries.

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Kristen Cumming Topic Presentations

bridging the gap: building stronger, more cohesive intergenerational workplaces

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • As our workforce becomes increasingly diverse in terms of age and experience, it’s more important than ever to understand the unique characteristics and values of different generations in order to promote collaboration, communication, and success in the workplace. In her dynamic and engaging presentation, Kristen Cumming offers a fresh perspective on how to bridge the gap between generations in the workplace.

    Drawing on her extensive knowledge and annual research of demographic trends and research, Kristen shares compelling images and real-life stories that shed light on the experiences, expectations, and behaviours of different generations in the workplace. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, she encourages audience members to explore the similarities and differences between generations, and their communication methods to identify strategies for building stronger, more cohesive teams.

    Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your career, “Building Stronger, More Cohesive Intergenerational Workplaces” offers practical insights and actionable tips for enhancing collaboration, communication, and performance across generations. So if you’re ready to take your team to the next level, join Kristen Cumming for an inspiring and empowering presentation that will leave you feeling motivated and energized!

navigating the future of work: strategies for success in an era of disruption

future-proofing your talent strategy: attracting and retaining younger talent in the evolving world of work

winning the war on talent: strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent

the power of engagement: creating a culture of connection, purpose, and performance

advancing growth and performance: unleashing the power of effective feedback and recognition

elevating customer retention: the power of recognition in exceeding expectations

generational dynamics in customer service and sales: strategies for engaging customers of all ages

driving sustainable transformation: the critical role of leadership and collective habits

leading a learning organization: strategies for people-first leadership and human-centered design

navigating tough conversations: tools and strategies for building trust and resolving conflict

Testimonials

The presenter of the multigenerational workforce did a great job of showing us how the “why generation” thinks and does things. I was amazed.

The relevance, the honesty, the intelligence, the humour. The insight into today’s youth and today’s market. The light bulb went on as I listened.

A sense of reasoning behind generational behaviours. Thank you.

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