Chris Kalgren

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Chris leads organizational, process and technology transformations for some of the world’s most innovative companies

Brands I've Helped
Chris performed an organizational capability assessment and a tech stack redesign for Walmart
Chris rebuilt and validated Walgreens store and pharmacy labor models
Chris rebuilt the labor and capacity models for Seagate Technology
Chris helped with manufacturing redesign for Medtronic
Chris built the entire labor model for Starbucks in Target stores
Chris led Labor Engineering and Workload Planning
Chris helped Casey's implement UKG Pro WFM
Chris rebuilt and integrated HMSHost's labor model with UKG WFM

How I Help

01.

One-on-One Development

Talented people benefit even more greatly from objective personal development. From communication to creativity, I’ve seen it all and I’ve put in the work. Let’s help you.

02.

360 Leadership Development

My father was a pioneer in this space and helped hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations get better. I’ve adopted his approach, added my own rigor, and aim to honor his life’s work.

03.

Organizational Design

I build your organizational structure around the capabilities and technology you need to help you achieve the business outcomes you desire.

04.

Business Process Design

After your Organization is properly built, your business processes, intake and prioritization, service level agreements, and ways of working need to be designed and refined.

05.

Engineered Labor Standards

Labor standards are the strong foundation of a best-in-class labor model. I have built standards and labor models for dozens of the world’s leading retailers.

06.

Statistical Sampling Studies

Using sampling studies, I measure customer service and employee utilization for inclusion in the labor model. I also validate the labor standards and measure the benefits of the labor model evolution.

07.

Labor Model Transformation

Many labor models aren’t driving the right results, aren’t leveraged to potential, or aren’t interacting with the tech stack appropriately. There can be hundreds of reasons why and it’s difficult to navigate if you haven’t been in the weeds.

08.

Workforce Management Technology

Whether you’re brand new to WFM or decades in, you know by now the complexity, depth and breadth of the space seems endless. Do you need to build a business case? Design your tech stack? Define a roadmap? Choose a vendor? I have you covered.

About Me

I'm Chris Kalgren.
I help people and companies transform the way they work.

Chris helps companies align technology, business process, and people to achieve operational effectiveness. From the biggest company in the world to an entrepreneur on day one, Chris has helped them all.

"Chris is one of the most organized people I have ever worked with. There is no limit to the amount of creativity he can offer."

-VP of Growth at Leading Mobile Gaming Provider

Testimonials

What Clients Are Saying

“Chris is the most knowledgeable person in the country about labor”

-SVP and Chief Stores Officer for a National Food Distributor

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