Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario1151 Richmond Street North
London ON N6A 3K7
Visit our WebsiteDuration:
Less than one week
Date: March 4 - 9, 2012
Location: Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre, London, Ontario
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Agenda:
March 4:
Afternoon Session: Pre-dinner welcome reception and program overview
Evening Session: Introduction and Issues Session, Complexity and the Canadian Agri-Food Environment
March 5:
Morning Session: Leadership Essentials
Afternoon Session: Effective Organizations - Achieving Goals, Understanding and Influencing Policy
Evening Session: Guest Speaker
March 6:
Morning Session: Leadership and Governance II
Afternoon Session: Sustainability and the Future of Agriculture
Evening Session: Social Media and Marketing
March 7:
Morning Session: Strategic Global Marketing
Afternoon Session: Innovation and Agri-Food Value Chains, Research and Partnering
Evening Session: Group Preparation for the Strategy Cases
March 8:
Morning Session: Strategy 1 - The Essence of Strategy and Stakeholder Perspectives
Afternoon Session: Strategy 2 - Strategy and Industry Association
Evening Session: Strategy Execution Simulation Exercise
March 9:
Morning Session: Commitment to Action, Closing Session?
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Cost:
$4,250
Fee: $4,250* (includes all learning materials, meals and accommodations). *The reduced price is made possible through the generous support of Farm Credit Canada.
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Target Audience:
Directors and senior managers of agricultural commodity associations and marketing boards from across Canada. The ideal candidates want to develop their ability to make strategic decisions to enhance their sector’s competitiveness in the face of new challenges and dynamic global markets.
Recognition Provided:
Certificate
Certificate of completion from the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario.
Method of Instruction:
Classroom
Agriculture Business:
Cattle
Tree Fruit and Vine
Other & Non-Traditional
Crops
Other Animal
Field Fruit and Vegetables
Poultry and Egg
General
Aquaculture
Swine
Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape and Floriculture
Subject of Training:
Business Planning, Strategy and Structure
Marketing (includes value added)
The Ivey Cultivate - Strategic Agricultural Leadership Program, presented by Farm Credit Canada, is an intensive five-day program designed to equip leaders of agricultural boards with the skills and confidence to create a vision for their industry, develop partnerships that make a difference, analyze and influence policy, develop leading innovation strategies and navigate turbulent times. Your professional development will accelerate exponentially as you learn alongside peers from across different sectors and regions.
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Language of Instruction:
English
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Last Updated: 2013-05-09
