6th International Scientific  Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Modern challenges and solutions to building competences in organic management Venelin Terziev Ekaterina Arabska University of agribusiness and rural development Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Contents of the presentation 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Contents of the presentation EU strategic priorities EQF challenges Organic production business model Training needs in organic sector Portfolio of thematic fields in organic management competences Conceptual framework of building competences in organic management Model training programs in organic management presented as learning outcomes in general Conclusions

EUROPE 2020 Strategic priorities 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia EUROPE 2020 Strategic priorities EU – smart, sustainable and inclusive economy Education, research and innovation Goals: employment, innovation, education, poverty reduction and climate/energy.

Sustainable development 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Sustainable development Sustainable consumption and production Sustainable cities Sustainable use of natural resources Knowledge-based economies Smart specialization Innovations Entrepreneurship Small and medium-size enterprises

European Qualifications Framework 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia European Qualifications Framework Learning outcomes Knowledge Skills Competences European reference framework Key competences Soft skills

Organic production business model 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Organic production business model overall management during the whole production cycle in correspondence to strict standards considered as an opportunity for positive economic and social growth contributing to sustainable rural development

Basic training needs in organic 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Basic training needs in organic Making comparative analyses of projects concerning education and training in organic agriculture in relation to capacity building in the sector, the study summarizes basic training needs and general themes in organic management competences.

Organic capacity building 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Organic capacity building Discussion on the good practices in some of the projects dealing with training in organic production is a short overview of the attempts to foster organic sector development by capacity building through vocational training and life-long learning

6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Organic projects Projects are generally based on training needs analyses (made in different countries) and thus provide a basis for making comparisons about general training needs in organic capacities development as a whole expressed then in developed modules and training programs

Organic management competences 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Organic management competences Competences related to organic management are paid significant attention and are defined as very important in education and training in organic Special attention to risk management in terms of business continuity management- holistic management processes providing organizational resilience and high level of added value

Portfolio of thematic fields in organic management competences 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Portfolio of thematic fields in organic management competences Principles of management Regulation of organic production and trade Organic standards Organic certification Organic products’ labelling Decision-making Strategic management Production management Human resources management Marketing management Risk management Quality management Finance management Innovation management Investment management Web-marketing and e-commerce Project management Product diversification management Public relations management

Research & Development Organic development legislative framework 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Research & Development Innovations* Consumers Society Teaching Learning Organic stakeholders Organic development legislative framework Conceptual framework of building competences in organic management * product, process, organizational or marketing innovations

6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Model training programs in organic management presented as learning outcomes in general Type of education / training and professions   Learning outcomes Higher education provided by universities and colleges (EQF 6&7) Vocational education / training provided by vocational secondary schools / centers of vocational training / vocational colleges Life-long learning training programs Managers/ Advisors / Trainers Producers / Traders Producers / traders (EQF 3&4) Operative managers (EQF 5) According to the trainees’ needs Knowledge Organic management as a subject / a major in academic curricula focused on advanced or specialized knowledge in management considering general principles laid down in organic legislation and standards Highly specialized knowledge in management of organic holdings / enterprises according to the specific field of study – plant or animal, food or non-food products, production, processing, trade etc. Factual and theoretical knowledge in organic management Comprehensive, specialized, factual and theoretical knowledge in organic production and management Tailor-made programs Targeted at specific groups of learners Skills Advanced skills demonstrating mastery and innovation Cognitive and practical skills Critical observation, communication skills, teamwork and collaboration, negotiating, adaptability, problem solving skills, conflict resolution Competences Manage complex activities Responsibility and contributing to professional knowledge and practice Exercise management and supervision

Conclusions Importance of building competences in organic management 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Conclusions Importance of building competences in organic management Training and innovation processes should be interlinked each other and with scientific research organizations’ activities Open innovations approach Quality assurance and standardization

6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia What’s next? The basis of a common standard are laid down which could be a subject of further investigation and development aiming at provision of quality of trainings in organic management embracing a number of processes.

Thank you for your attention! 6th International Scientific Practical Conference  "Business Competences"  25/11/2014, Riga, Latvia Modern challenges and solutions to building competences in organic management Thank you for your attention! Venelin Terziev & Ekaterina Arabska University of agribusiness and rural development Plovdiv, Bulgaria