Farm Management Canada (FMC-GAC) has announced that applications are open for the 2025 National Farm Leadership Program.
“Canada already has some of the best farm managers and increasing their leadership effectiveness is the next step. Few of us consider our own leadership as a competitive advantage, however research shows that leader effectiveness can account for as much as one-third of business performance,” says FMC-GAC in a release.
The program is designed to fit into busy farm life and help identify critical development areas that will have the greatest impact on personal and professional growth. Not only is leadership good for business; it’s good for the well-being of the leader and those they work with, FMC-GAC says.
Led by certified executive coach and fourth generation farmer, Kelly Dobson, this program is built for farmers who are stepping up or stepping back, including farm owners, managers and high potential employees as well as those working in the agricultural sector to support farmers — families, organizations and companies who want to develop their staff, clients and members.
The next cohort begins January 27, 2025. The program takes place over six weeks through virtual learning including live weekly sessions and two 3-day in-person residencies. Group coaching and personal one-on-one coaching continues for the remainder of the calendar year to help participants realize positive change in real time.
Successful applicants to the leadership program will receive:
- 6 weeks of structured online learning (January – March)
- 3-day residency in Victoria, BC (second week of March and last weekend of November)
- A personal leadership assessment against a global data set of leaders
- A personalized plan to increase leadership effectiveness
- Group and individual coaching for the remainder of the year
- Unlimited access to the LeaderLab (a private online learning community)
The deadline to apply to the National Farm Leadership Program is January 17, 2025. More information can be found on the LeaderShift website, here.
