Leadership in Farm Business

1. 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 12534 Phone: (518) 828-3346 Email: seh11@cornell.edu

2. Problem Solving Cycle Define Compelling Vision of Business Translated through Goals and into Systems of Interest define Determine interactions among systems and “where to look”  You are here 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 Improve Combine alternative generation, decision making and tactical planning Analyze Determine root cause(s) of sub optimal performance or accept current performance

4. What Are we Going to DiscussRegarding 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

5. Are You a Leader? • Self employed • Leader of one? • Busy with managing the farm • May extend off of the farm

6. 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

7. What Skills or Traits do Good Leaders Have?

8. 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. 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 Leadership vs Management Source: Adapted from Leadership and Management on the Farm. Univ. of Maryland

10. 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

11. 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 Leadership vs Management Source: Adapted from Leadership and Management on the Farm. Univ. of Maryland

12. 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

13. 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?

14. 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

15. Are There Natural Leaders? • Some people may naturally have skills • Becoming a leader can be learned • Need to “grow” as a leader

16. Resources for Leadership • Get off the Farm! • Written • Full Steam Ahead! By Ken Blanchard • Online resources • Workshops

17. Questions? Comments?