Note: We have a one-off workshop in Taupō on 10 December, offering a preview of the Focus Group content. More information here: B+LNZ Building Great Teams Workshop.
Your team is your biggest asset and your biggest opportunity
Farmers are skilled at growing grass and livestock. Growing people can be more challenging.
B+LNZ is inviting expressions of interest from farmers wanting to strengthen their people management, leadership and communication skills. We’ve teamed up with No8HR to develop a Focus Group that will help participants build confidence in leading teams, creating positive workplace cultures and getting the best from their people.
Combining theory with practical application, participants will build core skills and apply them on-farm between sessions while learning alongside a small group of like-minded farmers.
Why join this Focus Group?
By joining this Focus Group, you will:
- Build confidence in leading and managing people.
- Improve communication and better understand your leadership style.
- Develop practical tools to improve workplace culture and team effectiveness.
- Grow your coaching and delegation skills to maximise performance.
- Gain a stronger understanding of employment law and performance management.
- Learn alongside other farmers facing similar people management challenges.
- Build trusted relationships and a network of peers to share ideas and solutions.
Who should apply?
Participants will be expected to:
- Have at least one staff member working on-farm.
- Commit to the seven-module programme over 12 months.
- Actively participate in group discussions and activities.
- Apply learning between sessions.
- Share experiences and learnings with the group.
- Want to build confidence in their leadership and communication skills.
- Open to B+LNZ levy payers and employees of levy payers.
About B+LNZ Focus Groups
B+LNZ Focus Groups bring together a small group of like-minded participants to learn, share experiences and apply new knowledge in a supportive environment.
The Focus Group approach is designed to encourage discussion, accountability and action, helping participants turn ideas into meaningful improvements within their businesses and teams.
The programme is funded through the B+LNZ levy. Participant costs are limited to travel only.
Further info
For more information about this Focus Group, contact:
- Flo Nebel
- 027 287 7309
Tentative group start date is February 2027.
Regisgtration
Places are limited, register your interest today.