Practical Workshops in:
Leadership Skills
Communicating and dealing with people well is essential to running a productive and
profitable business. These interactive and practical workshops have been designed
especially for the Farmer Owner/Manager/Supervisor to provide practical tips and
tools which will help you become a better leader and more effective in the work place.
Apart from the full day succession planning event, each day has been designed so
that people can choose to attend either in the morning, afternoon or both.
Course Title
Darrington
- Kyte Hotel
Stafford
- Business
Centre
Cirencester
The Corinium
Bury St
Edmunds
- Deny Bros
Communicating
Assertively
26/11/2013
09:00 - 12.30
27/11/2013
09:00 - 12.30
05/12/13
09:00 - 12.30
04/12/13
09:00 - 12.30
Decision Making
26/11/2013
13:30 – 17:00
05/12/13
13:30 – 17:00
04/12/13
13:30 – 17:00
Time
Management
29/01/2014
09:00 - 12.30
15/10/2013
09:00 - 12.30
25/09/2013*
09:00 - 12.30
Negotiation
Skills
29/01/2014
13:30 – 17:00
15/10/2013
13:30 – 17:00
25/09/2013*
13:30 – 17:00
Succession
Planning
17/10/2013
10:00 – 16:00
19/09/2013
10:00 – 16:00
01/10/2013
10:00 – 16:00
27/11/2013
13:30 – 17:00
30/01/2014
09:00 - 12.30
30/01/2014
13:30 – 17:00
10/10/2013
10:00 – 16:00
*This event will be held at the Quality Hotel, Bury St Edmunds Not Deny Bros.
Price:
£15 (+VAT) per ½ day Session
£30 + VAT for Full Day (Inc Lunch)
(Full day is either both sessions on the same day or one succession planning workshop)
Booking: Please call Sarah Akerman on:
Tel: 0247 647 8955 or Email: Sarah.Akerman@ahdb.org.uk
Places are allocated on a First come First Served basis so book early to avoid
disappointment. Full venue details will be supplied at registration.
AHDB is committed to providing relevant and local training opportunities. If you would like to
see alternative venues or subjects please let us know.
This course is funded as part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) which is funded by the European Agricultural
Fund for Rural Development and DEFRA.
Further Details on Courses
Communicating Effectively
The way we behave and communicate with others is influenced by skill, attitude and
habit, this workshop looks at these and provides the participant with ideas for change
and improvement. It is ideal for managers and supervisors who would benefit from using
alternative techniques to get more done with less conflict, frustration and stress.
Maximum Capacity: 12 people
Course Tutor: Cedar Associates
Decision Making
Making decisions can be time consuming, this practical workshop discusses techniques
needed to analyse problems, generate ideas to resolve them and help to decide which
would then be most effective.
Maximum Capacity: 12 people
Course Tutor: Cedar Associates
Time Management
This workshop will allow participants to take greater control of their, and the team’s, time
use. Participants’ will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of managing time,
share ideas, and also to practice the key skills involved with identifying time saving
practices.
Maximum Capacity: 12 people
Course Tutor: Cedar Associates
Negotiation Skills
Negotiation is not just about buying and selling. Anyone in your organisation who
created agreements is a negotiator. This programme will help participants to prepare
and conclude negotiations leading to better deals for the organisation and strong longterm relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Maximum Capacity: 12 people
Course Tutor: Cedar Associates
Succession Planning
Planning for the younger generation to return to the farm or for the older generation to
retire can be a complex issue on many farms. This workshop has been designed to get
participants thinking about money, time, housing, communication, responsibility and
farm involvement. Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney and Divorce issues will also be
discussed.
Maximum Capacity: 8 businesses – it is highly recommended that at least two
generations are represented at these workshops.
Course Tutor: Sian Bushell
This course is funded as part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) which is funded by the European Agricultural
Fund for Rural Development and DEFRA.