“In 2014 the Cranbrook Public Library engaged Ahead of the Curve Consulting to help create a collaborative workplace environment that will become the basis of how all levels within the Library operate in the future.

Working with Laura Hummelle has been a very positive experience.  She has a broad range of experience in the fields of change management and collaborative workplace models that she adapted to suit the particular needs of the Library.  Throughout the process, Laura has provided invaluable guidance to the staff, director and Board to ensure that all parties remain engaged by providing guidance on the steps involved in successfully moving forwards.  Laura has also been very accommodating to adjusting the project timeline so it fits into the Library’s operational reality, but ensures that it continues to advance.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Laura on this project.  She consistently goes above and beyond.  Her compassion, professionalism, empathy and depth of knowledge have brought the Library further than was ever envisioned at the outset.

I recommend Ahead of the Curve Consulting to anyone looking for change management, collaborative transformation in the workplace, or related services without hesitation.”

– Ursula Brigl, Chief Librarian, Cranbrook Public Library

“I had the pleasure of participating in a workshop facilitated with Laura and was impressed not only with her thorough preparation for the day, but also the tools, knowledge and skills she brought to our work.  She is clearly a well-seasoned professional in many areas from change management, to organizational design, to process clarification, facilitation and Myers-Briggs assessments; her ability to integrate all of those skills seamlessly was a pleasure to watch and experience.  The outcomes of our workshop were met beyond expectation and her delivery style was well paced, thoughtful and held a tone of respect and inclusiveness.  I learned a lot from her and I have found myself carrying forward the tools and knowledge she brought to the workshop into other aspects of my work. “

– Denine Milner, Cranbrook Public Library Board Chair

“A year ago I hired an individual. Their employment lasted 3 months. Money, time and expertise had not been well spent.

Like many Business Owners, I’m the CEOE at Mountain City Travel. The Chief-Executive-Officer-of-Everything. Under that umbrella comes hiring.

Mountain City Travel required a new Consultant to join its’ Team. With training being about 2 years of my goal was to invest well.

I knew two things:

• I need to change and up-level my interview skills

• Call Laura Hummelle from Ahead of the Curve Consulting. We’d done a business Networking International Interview and I was certain she could assist.

We met and went through the Meyer’s-Briggs process. Laura stretched me. In a great way! I was able to clearly define the qualities and behaviours I was seeking. My interview questions are MUCH, MUCH better. Even the advertisement of the position looked completely different.

I’m thrilled to say this process has led to finding the perfect individual that has been hired to be part of Mountain City Travel’s dynamic Travel Team.

Thank you Laura Hummelle from Ahead of the Curve Consulting!”

– Diane Manson, Mountain City Travel