Management Essentials for Dairy Success (MEDS) Workshop

Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (Must attend both dates)
Location:
Horizon Farm Credit (Mechanicsburg) and Blair County Convention Center (Altoona)
Event Host:

Penn State Extension

The Management Essentials for Dairy Success (MEDS) workshop series is tailored specifically for middle and beginning senior-level dairy managers, aiming to enhance their skills as people managers. Led by Dr. Lisa Holden, Associate Professor of Dairy Management at Penn State, and Ms. Jill Smith, President of Cornerstone HR & Management Consulting, the workshops provide an interactive environment for participants to sharpen their managerial abilities. The collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive learning experience, combining academic expertise with practical insights from industry professionals. Through this series, dairy managers can gain valuable knowledge and tools to lead their teams and optimize dairy operations effectively. The series is $125 for two full-day sessions.

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Event Details

In this two-part workshop, all participants will convene at two different locations, with each session being held at a distinct venue.

 

Participants must attend both sessions.

  • Oct. 29, 2024: Horizon Farm Credit, 300 Winding Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
  • Nov. 12, 2024: Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16602

Who is this for?

  • Middle Senior-level dairy managers
  • Newer Senior-level dairy managers

What will you learn?

Learn about leading with courage and building trust with employees at each session.

  • Building effective communication skills
  • Interpersonal styles self-assessment
  • Building trust with employees
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Transitioning to supervision
  • Building employee capacity and empowering employees
  • Managing performance and understanding motivation
  • Feedback, coaching, and characteristics of high-performance coaches
  • Developing skills and confidence as a coach
  • Dealing with poor performance and difficult people
  • Setting and communicating job expectations

Space is limited – preregistration is required. Click here to register today!

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