Registrations of interest are now open
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. This Focus Group is designed to 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.
The programme is designed to help you build stronger teams, improve workplace performance and create a more productive farming business.
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.
Workshop topics
While the programme is structured, the content remains flexible to reflect the needs of the group. Topics include:
- Work styles and communication.
- Building and retaining effective teams.
- Employment law and performance management.
- Delegation, coaching and performance planning.
- Maximising team performance and productivity.
- Planning and lean processes for continuous improvement.
- Different motivators and giving good feedback.
Programme overview
- Seven-module programme delivered over 12 months.
- Practical activities and on-farm application between sessions.
- Small group format that encourages discussion, accountability and action.
- Opportunities to learn from experienced facilitators and fellow farmers.
- Open to B+LNZ levy payers and employees of levy payers.
- Participant costs are limited to travel only.
About the Focus Group
This programme will be delivered as a Focus Group, bringing 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.
Programme requirements
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.
Who should apply?
This Focus Group is suited to farmers who:
- Employ staff or are responsible for managing people.
- Want to build confidence in their leadership and communication skills.
- Are interested in creating high-performing teams and positive workplace cultures.
- Are open to learning from others and sharing their experiences.
- Can commit to attending all Focus Group sessions, except where unavoidable circumstances arise.
The programme is funded through the B+LNZ levy. Participant costs are limited to travel only.
Places are limited. Register your interest today to build the skills and confidence to lead a high-performing team.
Further info
For more information about this Focus Group, contact:
Lesley Coppell
Extension Manager
027 274 3966
[email protected]