The U.S Air Force faces many of the same challenges as your farm. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
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Brief Your Farm Crew Like a Fighter Pilot; Part 1 in a 2-Part Series
A solid briefing is at the heart of a well-executed plan.
Succession Planning with Values & Culture; Part 2 in a 2-Part Series
Well-defined core values can be the glue that binds your farm to the past success while propelling it forward. This is part 2 in a series about using your family and business values in crafting your transition plan.
Start Your Succession Planning with Values & Culture; Part 1 in a 2-Part Series
Your values are the glue that holds the family farm together.
What Can Navy Seals Teach Us About Team & Results; Part 5 in a 5-Part Series
Your farm team is not the Navy Seals but they can achieve the same focus on results with attention to detail.
Why Peer Pressure Can Be Good; Part 4 in a 5-Part Series
High functioning teams respect each other and hold each other accountable.
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.
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.
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.
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.