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leadership

Shaun Back

This report looks at the critical success factors required to develop a high-performing team culture; a deliberate process requiring a focus on continuous improvement based on building strong team values.

Jason Halford

Leadership is a widely researched and analysed phenomena. Done well or poorly, it affects team members, their performance and business outcomes on many levels. Leadership theory has developed over time from a focus on the characteristics of the leader to a new perspective which highlights the relationship between leader and follower. Having formally considered the … Read more

Wilma Foster

This project aims to assess what DairyNZ can do to improve the way it learns from other organisations. Thirteen interviews were carried out, seven with people from DairyNZ and six from organisations related to the kiwifruit industry (HortNZ, KVH, NZKGI, Zespri). The interviews were transcribed and then analysed. The key findings below are supported by … Read more

Ben Allomes

Changing economic and social pressures in the rural sector mean farmers need to change the way they act and react to challenges if they want to survive and thrive. Strengthening rural leadership has been identified as a key opportunity to help famers to respond and adapt to their changing environment both on-farm and with in … Read more

Mark Patterson

In February of 2013 I received an out of the blue phone call from a fellow sheep and beef farmer whom I had never met. His name was Richard Young and he was organising a meeting of like minded farmers to discuss the issues around the dire state of the red meat sector. The attendance … Read more

Garland Chris

The agribusiness consultancy profession has undergone significant change since the early 1980’s. An early finding in this investigation is that the profession has evolved largely in reaction to changes in the industry. There has been very little proactive change. There hasn’t been a lot of leadership. Sole traders and small consultancy firms are currently not … Read more

Marsh, Andrea D.

The Kellogg’s Experience: A Record of the first 10 courses – an insight into the people, the leaders and scholars Marsh, Andrea D.

Glentworth, Shona

There are many theories, guidelines and advice about how to lead others effectively. This survival kit contains some of those theories and guidelines for your information. However, it is important to remember that these are only guidelines. You have been elected to the job because of the qualities you already have. The following pages are … Read more

Edge, Ashley

Interviews with 14 farming leaders on reconstructing farming politics. Various farming organisations and themes discussed. Edge, Ashley