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Kristine Ranger, owner of Knowledge Navigators in Mid-Michigan, specializes in leadership consulting and organizational development for the agriculture industry.
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Kristine Ranger specializes in agricultural business consulting, human resource consulting, and organizational development.
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Agri-Food Systems Consulting

When it comes to leadership skills,
Knowledge Navigators is second to none!

For over 25 years, Kristine has been providing Mid-Michigan with exceptional leadership consulting services, including:

  • Process Improvement
  • Human Resource Systems
  • Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
  • Building Cohesive Work Teams
  • Designing & Implementing HRM Tools
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • And much more!
Claudette RoperDirector of Administration, Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women
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Kristine provided excellent guidance in moving our organization through challenging, and at times, difficult discussions and decisions in our strategic futuring process. She did not insert her own opinions, but rather guided us. Her methods, from beginning to end, were outstanding.
Vicki Hamilton-AllenPresident & CEO Habitat for Humanity Capital Region
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Kristine is extremely knowledgeable and very committed to assisting organizations to assess their human capital. Kristine is a skilled facilitator who is capable of encouraging every individual to have a voice within a team environment. Kristine assisted my team by identifying areas of concern and guided the process to develop an action plan with us to achieve the results we desire. If you want to build your team's cohesion and improve your workplace performance, contact Kristine.
DavidNebraska crop farmer and graduate of Syngenta Leadership At Its Best program
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You were a huge part of my gaining confidence. I really appreciate all the wonderful advice you gave me. I still use it.
EricaHerd Manager
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I just wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you for all of your assistance and lessons the last few days. I have a whole new perspective on my management technique and feel much more confident in what I do. I’m excited about the progress we have made already and look forward to working with you more!
Associate Director of Food Systems DevelopmentIllinois Farm Bureau
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You truly were an asset to the Live Local Conference. We would love to have you present and do Curbside Consulting at next year’s conference too.
Trisha WagnerFormer Agriculture Educator for Jackson County UW Extension
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We worked with Kristine as a team to gain understanding of each team members’ approach to communication, trust and conflict. This greatly improved our workplace culture and productivity.
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Kristine can coach individuals in job performance, improving communication skills (write and deliver a speech, business writing, listening), relationship management, conflict resolution, sales, and team leadership.

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The goal is to assist the team in becoming a “true” team and ideally, a high performing and cohesive team.

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With a background in business planning and a marketing mindset, Kristine can guide the innovative process, help you acquire human and intellectual capital, assist with decision-making, and direct you to the appropriate resources.

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Kristine can help set up your internal HR system and HRM processes from recruiting through discipline.

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Are you ready to transform your group or family into a true, high performing team? 

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If you need to evaluate your HR system or implement a systematic process to make informed decisions about your people, then we can help!

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If you focus on building productive teams and individual or organizational competencies through continuous improvement, you’ve come to the right place.

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Kristine is a co-leader of Ag Transition Partners (ATP), founded in 2015 to help with passing on the family business.

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Kristine is a competent and accomplished platform speaker. She earned her Advanced Toastmaster (Competent Communicator) designation after serving as Charter President for a Toastmasters Chapter in her hometown and has delivered edu-taining topics for clientele ranging from ranchers and youth groups to mortgage brokers and bankers.

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Our team has successfully researched and developed several award-winning proposals throughout their careers. With our experience and expertise, you can trust that we’ll provide you with individualized attention every step of the way.

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What I do

Kristine Ranger specializes in agricultural business consulting, human resource consulting, and organizational development.

Say Yes To Knowledge Navigators and See The Difference Today!

  • Build a “Culture of Engagement”, where applicants are eager to work for you.
  • Develop clarity and alignment around your business philosophy and practices so you can communicate them to your people, your vendors, and your customers.
  • Design and implement a complete HR system that will enable you to become an Employer of Choice.
  • Capitalize on talent and individual strengths that each person brings to the role, task or function.
  • Build cohesive work and leadership teams that achieve shared results.
  • Become an effective coach so employees stay with you throughout their careers.
  • Become the envy of your community.

Check out our resources page. It is fully of great, helpful content designed to help you and your business.

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Since 1994, The Learning Connection has helped existing businesses invest in their human capital and improve core competencies to accelerate performance and profitability.

WITH KRISTINE'S WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS, YOUR TEAMS WILL VASTLY INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO TRUST EACH OTHER, MANAGE CONFLICT TOGETHER, AND COMMIT TO SHARED RESULTS.

“Teamwork comes from balancing your rations using equal parts of inspiration, aspiration and perspiration.”

-Kristine Ranger

Presiding over cohesive, high performing teams in the agriculture industry can be tough, but it can also be your competitive advantage! Lighten the load with the help of Knowledge Navigators’ consulting services!

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (517) 974-5697 today!

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