9/13/2015 Leadership in Farm Business This module for Managing for Success has been developed by Stephen E. Hadcock, Extension Educator CCE of Columbia County 479 Rte. 66, Hudson, NY Phone: (518)

9/13/2015 Define Compelling Vision of Business Translated through Goals and into Systems of Interest Analyze Determine root cause(s) of sub optimal performance or accept current performance Improve Combine alternative generation, decision making and tactical planning Control Re-create measures, and performance standards DMAIC* Approach to Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement *adapted from Six Sigma Measure Determine appropriate measures, apply and compare with benchmarks define Determine interactions among systems and “where to look”  You are here

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What Are we Going to Discuss Regarding Leadership Do you see yourself as leader? Who might be a leader What skills or traits does a leader have? Leadership vs Management Survey your leadership skills

9/13/2015 Are You a Leader? Self employed –Leader of one? Busy with managing the farm May extend off of the farm

9/13/2015 Thoughts on Leadership Patricia Warner – Founder of Global-eze, a business consulting company – Previously held progressive positions at Corning – Undergraduate degree from University of Connecticut, M.B.A from Cornell University

9/13/2015 What Skills or Traits do Good Leaders Have?

9/13/2015 Leadership Traits Kevin Gaugush – Vice President of Human Resources at Aramark – Shares thoughts on employee retention, managing and leading – Undergraduate degree from Yale University and MBA from University of Michigan

9/13/2015 Leadership vs Management Determine the purpose Vision Champion Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow Do the right things Efficiently allocate resources Tactical planning Concentrate on short term Do things right Source: Adapted from Leadership and Management on the Farm. Univ. of Maryland

9/13/2015 Leadership vs Management Jean Hill – Executive Director of Infrastructure for Retail Division of Morgan Stanley – Discusses experience in financial services and technology – B.S. from Cornell University and J.D. from Fordham University

9/13/2015 Leadership vs Management Determine the purpose Vision Champion Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow Do the right things Efficiently allocate resources Tactical planning Concentrate on short term Do things right Source: Adapted from Leadership and Management on the Farm. Univ. of Maryland

9/13/2015 Which is a Leader and/or Manager? Let’s look at our list What does our list tell us about leadership vs management tasks? What might you add to the list now? as far as traits for being a leader

9/13/2015 Why is Leadership Important? What have you learned so far about the importance of leadership? Are leadership skills important even for a small business? –Why?

9/13/2015 What Strengths Do You Have? Leadership skills can be learned! –Complete the leadership skills checklist –Answer to yourself, what strengths and areas that can be enhanced. –Don’t need to share, but can if you wish

9/13/2015 Are There Natural Leaders? Some people may naturally have skills Becoming a leader can be learned Need to “grow” as a leader

9/13/2015 Resources for Leadership Get off the Farm! Written –Full Steam Ahead! By Ken Blanchard Online resources Workshops

9/13/2015 Questions? Comments?