High functioning teams respect each other and hold each other accountable.
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Does Your Team Lack Commitment; Part 3 in a 5-Part Series
A clear decision coupled with full buy-in is a powerful force at any farm operation.
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Why Healthy Conflict is Good for the Farm; Part 2 in a 5-Part Series
Conflict is vital for any relationship, whether business or personal, to last. Healthy teams engage in healthy conflict to get the best possible solution in the shortest time.
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How to Get Your Team to Trust Each Other; Part 1 in a 5-Part Series
Low trust farms spend too much time and energy managing the behaviors, politics, etc. There are no shortcuts, but there are a few tools to bring about improvement.
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Reduce Training Frustrations – A 4-Step Process
Poorly trained employees end up costing the farm time and money. This 4-step process can assist in properly training new employees.
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6 Ground Rules for Great Teamwork; Part 2 in a 2-Part Series
These principles can have a dramatic impact on the success of your farm, family business harmony, and even your stress. Think about your current team. Is it everything you would like it to be?
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6 Ground Rules for Great Teamwork
Your employees are one of your most valuable resources. Learn the principles and values that are crucial in creating a high-achieving, effective team.
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What Can Pilots Teach Us About Communication?
Here is one simple way to improve communication in high stakes, high stress environments such as harvest.
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Best Ways to Manage Your Time; Part 2 in a 2-Part Series
Learn how to use the Stephen Covey Matrix to prioritize tasks most important to your farm business.
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Best Ways to Manage Your Time; Part 1 in a 2-Part Series
Use this system to prioritize tasks in relation to their importance and urgency.