More than ever boundaries or fences are crucial to efficiently manage your farm with minimal conflict. 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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Farmers, do you feel entitled to success?
Once a family feels entitled to a certain lifestyle, status and trappings of wealth, the family farm - their source of wealth is in danger. 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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How to Reinvest in the Farm to Manage Family Business Growth
Farm families often grow at a faster rate than farm income, acres, or livestock. 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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Vision: Is Your Family Committed to the Family Farm?
Without a vision as a guide, problems and conflicts can derail your farm and farm transition. 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 2 in a 2-Part Series
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.
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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.
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Why Peer Pressure Can Be Good; Part 4 in a 5-Part Series
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.