We already know 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by economic pressure, accelerated AI adoption, and rapidly shifting employee expectations. Yet most organizations will walk into the year with the same dated culture strategies they’ve used in the past.
In this data-driven session, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, will reveal the biggest mistakes HR leaders are making, and why these missteps will prevent even the best strategies from being executed. More importantly, she’ll show what the most adaptable, high-performing organizations are doing instead to build cultures that drive results.
You’ll walk away with a clear view of:
- The culture traps that will derail performance if left unaddressed
- Why traditional engagement and “people-first” approaches won’t meet 2026 demands
- Practical steps HR leaders can take now to prepare their organization for a high-performance year
Meet the Presenter
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Jessica Kriegel
Jessica Kriegel is a workplace culture expert, keynote speaker, and researcher. As Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, she leads research and thought leadership that challenges traditional ideas about control, power, and performance, offering bold new approaches that get results. A seasoned, dynamic speaker and host of the CEO Daily Brief and Culture Leaders podcasts, she is a frequent guest on CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, and Bloomberg. Jessica holds an MBA and a doctorate in educational leadership, and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity. She is also a trained death doula, a role that deepens her approach to leading with presence and care.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.