We're supporting Agri Leadership Week 2023, a joint social media campaign which takes place between Monday 15 - Sunday 21 May, spotlighting opportunities for individuals to develop their management and leadership skills.
In such a fast-paced and demanding industry, it's often easy to forget about your own continual professional development. Therefore, this campaign is hoping to raise awareness about how training opportunities can help improve personal and professional growth, along with individuals’ capacity as an employer and manager.
According to a 2022 survey conducted by by TIAH and the University of Exeter, nearly 75% of employers have not carried out any formal management or leadership training themselves in the last three years.
Just under 50% of people surveyed felt that all employers would benefit from leadership training too.
As a result, we're aiming to drive awareness of the diverse range of leadership courses available for those in the agricultural sector.
If you're looking to develop your career path, you can find out more about the range of courses available for leaders and managers in farming and growing here
The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture are also hosting a "Supporting a Diverse Workforce" webinar on Monday 15 May at 1pm to help support a more diverse workforce. You can book your place here.
About the initiative:
Now in its third year, the campaign sees a collaboration between several UK agricultural, horticulture and land-based institutions, including:
- The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH);
- Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust;
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB);
- Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies (CARAS);
- Farmers Club Charitable Trust;
- Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM);
- Lantra;
- Management Development Services (MDS);
- National Farmers Union (NFU);
- Oxford Farming Conference Inspire Programme;
- Worshipful Company of Farmers.
To get involved in the campaign, simply follow the hashtag #AgriLeadershipWeek on social media for updates, advice and case studies from the various organisations throughout the week.
You can share your story, advice or guidance by tweeting #AgriLeadershipWeek too.