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.
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.
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.