Grow your own talent. Agribusiness Management Development Program. Prepare your next generation of leaders and win the war for talent

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1 Grow your own talent Agribusiness Management Development Program Prepare your next generation of leaders and win the war for talent

2 Welcome. Your journey starts now. We are excited to bring you the inaugural Agribusiness Management Development Program (AMDP) in collaboration with our friends at The University of Adelaide; one of the world s finest learning institutions. Also, what better place to spend a few days brushing up on your skills than along the River Torrens university precinct in the heart of the city of Adelaide; a popular study destination for people from all over the world. Our vision has been to do whatever we need, to help grow local agribusiness and to create economic advantages for the rural and regional communities in which these organisations are based. Quite simply, we want the educated young professionals working back in the bush. Thanks to the impact of innovation, this mission is taking many forms and now includes a high-calibre management development pathway for middleto-senior leaders in small to medium agribusiness. Let s be honest; virtually every business says that people are its most important asset, but too few actually do anything about it. Human capital is treated as a cost rather than an asset. So as the agricultural industry calls for more innovation out in the paddock, a silent epidemic is hurting productivity back at the office. Too many people have exited or chosen not to begin a career in the agricultural industry. As generations go by, this is creating a shortage of educated young professionals moving up the ranks from within. Unfortunately, the office or the boardroom is very rarely (if at all) considered when the industry talks about increasing productivity. What s the cost? Well, we could miss the chance of truly maximising the opportunities of the emerging food and fibre boom, because the industry couldn t mobilise the succession of leaders required to take it on, in an increasingly sophisticated and complex business environment. Attracting talent is the biggest priority for agribusiness. So where will our next agribusiness leaders come from? Hey - why not grow your own! The AMDP is something that will constantly evolve as the agricultural industry continues to adapt to changes in global markets. So here s your chance to participate together with other like-minded agribusiness managers from different segments of the industry and leave your contribution for future participants. In return, if we can play a role in helping you reach your own personal objectives and organisational goals then our mission is complete. Welcome to a new era in executive education for agribusiness - we look forward to meeting you. Jeremy Lomman Managing Director World Class Endorsement Established in 1874, The University of Adelaide is one of Australia s finest universities and has a strong international reputation. It is a first rate, forwardlooking and innovative university and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight elite universities. The University was recently ranked 4th in Australia and 73rd in the world among over 9000 universities. This places it firmly in the top 1% of universities across the globe. The Business School is a proud member of The Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business. This is the ultimate level of accreditation sought by business education providers. The Executive Education Unit is part of the Faculty of the Professions within The University of Adelaide. Together with the Business School, the Executive Education Unit has developed a strong reputation in the field of management education both in Australia and overseas. Executive Education at its Best The Executive Education Unit is the premier provider of management development programs in Australia. For over 20 years the Executive Education Unit has developed considerable experience in designing and delivering highlevel management and leadership development programs. Executive Education continues to build on its tradition of innovative and effective program delivery. The Executive Education Unit specialises in building on the technical expertise of middle and senior managers with programs designed to expand the core management capabilities needed by all leaders. It offers the latest in innovative management theory and practice through dynamic, interactive programs to managers. Executive Education has considerable experience in delivering face to face management education tailored to middle-to-senior level managers and professionals. Programs can include assessment components leading to status for further studies and articulation into the Adelaide MBA. The Voice of Experience From Expert Presenters Agribusiness Management Development Program (AMDP) presenters are highly qualified experts in their fields with extensive real world experience. Presenters are also regular lecturers at the MBA level in Australia and overseas and all are actively involved in senior management consulting roles with some of Australia s leading corporations.

3 Building Confidence Through Deeper Understanding The AMDP has been designed to broaden and strengthen the core management and leadership capabilities of middle-to-senior level managers from the agribusiness industry. Middle-to-senior agribusiness managers are those in organisations that provide supplies and services to primary producers, add value to agricultural products, and those that facilitate the marketing and export of agricultural products. Participants in the AMDP will learn to lead companies which process, market and merchandise agricultural products to producers and end consumers. The three core modules are: Leading and Managing People Business Fundamentals Strategic Management By imparting modern tools and techniques with instant application to the workplace, this practical and relevant program aims to provide participants with the latest innovations in management thinking and: A view of the leadership behaviours required for them to operate as effective employees, team members, managers and leaders; An understanding of differences in individual learning, communication and leadership styles, and understanding the implication of these differences in the work environment; How to go about identifying and actioning opportunities for improvement in their organisations; How to progress and implement improvement projects based on problem solving, process change and process workflow levelling based methodologies, tools and techniques; A solid understanding of strategy and how to apply it successfully in their organisation; Enhanced strategic thinking skills. They will know how to analyse and respond to the forces that drive the future performance of their organisations. The AMDP has been developed in an intensive residential format to be delivered over 5 days (Monday to Friday) from approximately 9am 5:45pm in Adelaide. This program includes two written assignments and the submission of a final strategic work-based written report that is due three months after completing the AMDP. All three will be academically assessed by Executive Education. Participants who obtain a minimum of 50% for all assessments will receive advanced standing for three subjects in the highly acclaimed Professional Management Program. Pre-program Due to the intensive format of the program, participants will be required to complete the self-reflective profiling tools that form the basis of the Leading and Managing People module prior to commencement. In addition to the profiling tools participants will be asked to read specific articles to help them prepare for the core modules.

4 Essential foundations Leading and Managing People Business Fundamentals This module is designed to provide an understanding of the business environment in which today s agribusiness organisations operate and develop an awareness of how this environment influences the fundamental leadership skills required to lead and manage effectively. Participants will reflect on their own management and leadership capabilities, with specific emphasis on team skills, communication and conflict management skills. Specific Learning Objectives In addition to the objectives already outlined, participants will also develop: An awareness of their personal strengths and weaknesses, styles and preferences, within the context of their current work environment; An ability to draft a personalised development plan to build the specific management and leadership skills required to reach their own career goals. Module Facilitator Mr David Pender - B Ec, MBA (Adel), CA David is an adjunct lecturer at the Adelaide Business School. He teaches in the MBA in the areas of Fundamentals of Leadership, Negotiation and Knowledge Management and has taught in Hong Kong and Singapore and teaches regularly in Executive Education. David has a corporate background in financial services and more recently established an active consulting practice called Knowledge Perspectives. He works with both public and private sector clients that are people or knowledge intensive in the areas of performance improvement, transition management understanding value and its creation as well as leadership and management related issues. Currently undertaking a PhD in Knowledge Management examining internal collaboration and network structures. Business Fundamentals introduces participants to the foundation concepts required to identify and formulate strategies for improvement and provides participants with the required knowledge and skills on which each of the fundamental improvement paths are based. The objectives of the Business Fundamentals module are to give participants a broad understanding and working knowledge of the key philosophies, concepts, principles, tools and techniques for achieving and maintaining operational excellence in their organisations. This module provides participants with a working knowledge and skills in the critical areas of understanding and managing customer satisfaction and loyalty, managing processes for efficiency and effectiveness and business improvement methodologies, tools and techniques. Learning Objectives In addition to the objectives already outlined, participants will also develop an understanding of: Key foundation concepts on which operational excellence in management and improvement are based; How we manage interactions with our customers and the effectiveness and efficiency of our business and work processes; The basic foundations and concepts behind improvement methodologies such as Total Quality Management, Kaizen, Business Process Reengineering, Six Sigma and Lean Thinking; The three key improvement methodologies available for achieving operational excellence i.e. problems solving, radical process change and process flow management levelling. Module Facilitator Mr Max Zornada - B.E. (Mech), Hons. MBA Max is a Management educator and consultant with extensive experience teaching MBA, Executive Education and management development programs. Max is a hands-on practitioner, consulting to major corporations on issues related to the achievement of Operational Excellence throughout Australia, the US, Middle East, UK, Western Europe and Asia.

5 Strategic Management The Strategic Management module is the capstone to the AMDP and will draw together the learning from the other core modules. It will also prepare participants to complete their Strategic Report. Learning Objectives In addition to the objectives already outlined, through completing the Strategic Management module participants will: Be able to manage the strategic planning process, both from the perspective of creating a plausible plan and from the perspective of creating ownership of the plan by all relevant managers, staff and stakeholders; Be able to manage or conduct an analysis of the macro environment, industry sector, customers and competitors and develop appropriate strategic responses; Know how to conduct or manage an analysis of the strategic skills and resources within their organisations and be able to apply this knowledge effectively when developing their future strategies; Be able to develop strategic alternatives and select the best options for implementation; Understand the connection between operational planning and strategic planning and be able to link these plans effectively. Module Facilitator Dr John Viljoen Bcom (Hons), MCom, PhD (Rhodes) Dr Viljoen is a highly experienced consultant, educator, researcher and presenter. He has held numerous teaching and research positions in world class business schools and has been active in the design and development of management programs. Final Assessment Three assignments have been included as part of the AMDP: Individual self-reflective report Report detailing a team or individual project showing application of the concepts covered during the Business Fundamentals module Strategic project work-based report All assignments are expected to be between words. The assignments give participants the ability to apply their learning in a way that can deliver immediate benefits to themselves and their organisations. Completing the assignments and receiving a pass grade (50% or above) will enable participants to obtain entry into the Professional Management Program with advanced standing for three subjects.

6 Agribusiness Presenters, Guest Speakers and Industry Panel Sessions During the AMDP you will meet and work closely with recognised agribusiness leaders to further explore your learning outcomes and the critical challenges confronting agribusiness leaders in Australia and worldwide. Group interaction in a class environment will give participants various perspectives to the application of their learning outcomes in real-world business lessons, by having the chance to hear and discuss the practical insights of those that have led before them. The Business of Agribusiness The Agribusiness Management Development Program (AMDP) is aimed at managers, team leaders and professionals who are currently operating at middle-tosenior management level in agribusiness. The program is suited to highly capable and motivated managers who are responsible for managing resources and getting results. Participants can have varying levels of industry and management experience and previous study at university is not required. The AMDP is also ideal for managers or professionals with existing tertiary qualifications who are looking for either a foundation management course or a bridging course into further management study at The University of Adelaide. Rigorous and Relevant The AMDP brings together a diverse mix of like-minded agribusiness managers and professionals from the many segments of the agricultural industry that are all striving to remain competitive in today s rapidly evolving business environment. Course content and material is deliberately not confined to one particular stream of the agricultural industry, allowing participants to maximise their opportunity to contribute to class discussions and hear fresh perspectives from people that operate in a different space in the industry. This cross-section of industry, discussion and debate greatly adds to the richness of the learning experience for participants. Lasting Networks When like-minded people from the agricultural industry are attracted together with a goal to making things happen in their business and their industry, strong and lasting professional relationships are formed and are a platform for ongoing advice, support or another fresh perspective. Follow us on LinkedIn at: Terms and Conditions Cost of Program A$3500 plus GST This fee includes: Facilitation and delivery Program participant materials Academic assessment and grading of assignments Certificate of Completion Program catering for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea Venue and equipment Monday night opening dinner All travel and associated costs for presenters and speakers Thursday night closing dinner Q&A Insights industry discussion panel with agribusiness leaders This fee does not include: Accommodation Program Location Executive Education Unit The University of Adelaide 7th Floor, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide Time 9:00am 5:45pm Monday Friday Deposit Payment A deposit payment of 20% of the program fee is payable upon registration to the program (A$700 plus GST) to confirm registration Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be submitted in writing no less than 30 calendar days prior to the start of the program. If cancellation is received 30+ calendar days prior to the commencement of the program then 100% of the deposit will be refunded in full. If cancellation is received less than 30 calendar days prior to the commencement of the program then 100% of the deposit will be retained. If you do not attend the program and have not advised us prior to the program start date, or cancel while attending the program, the full program fee will be retained. Program Transfers If you are unable to attend the program on the dates that you have registered for, you may transfer your registration to a subsequent program by advising in writing no less than 30 calendar days prior to the commencement of the program. The 20% deposit will be retained and transferred with your registration to the subsequent program. Program Dates Block 1: 6 August 10 August 2012 Block 2: TBA Block 3: TBA Block 4: TBA

7 If you transfer to a subsequent program then the above Cancellation Policy applies to that subsequent registration. Program Payment The remaining program fee of A$2800 plus GST must be paid in full no less than 30 days prior to commencement of the program. Method of Payment Cheque or Direct Credit Transfer Timetable Pre program Pre reading and completion of personal profiling tools Attendance Program delivery 9:00am to 5:15pm Monday to Friday Evening debrief 5:15pm to 5:45pm Monday to Friday Opening night dinner 7:00pm Monday evening Closing night dinner 7:00pm Thursday evening Post Program Submission of x2 assignments Submission of x1 strategic work-based report Registration Process Follow the prompts at Your will receive a phone call to confirm your registration and will be sent an invoice for payment of deposit