Module 4 Capable and Confident People
Introduction
This module focuses on the people who are important to your business, whether they are family members, owners or employees, advisors or contractors. It offers practical ways to boost capacity, capability and confidence (in oneself and in others) through more effective communication, long-term planning and leadership.
Best practice for people management can be defined as:
- A great culture that ensures balanced, positive and sustainable work outcomes;
- Clear communication and vision for the future that all team members own and are motivated by;
- Continual capability development of the whole team; and
- Clear plans for the future of the organisation including risks, safety, succession and career development.
This module can assist farm businesses to:
This module repeatedly emphasises the need for scheduled time ‘working on the business’. Working on the business includes anything strategic: business, finance, marketing, sales, research, and business vision – it is generally more about planning, monitoring and reviewing than ‘doing’. Working in the business is completing day-to-day activities and the management and implementation of business plans and strategy. Both are important, but working on the business will often be neglected when things get busy, so it’s essential time is allocated to this and that it happens.
Demonstrable values, beliefs and behaviours that determine interaction and performance.
For efficient transfer of information and knowledge, development of positive relationships and a productive work and family environment.
Understanding roles in the business and their connection to the overall game plan for clarity and a sense of purpose.
Gaining or developing the knowledge and skills of individual to lift the capability of the business.
Helping you and the people in your business find a satisfactory work-life balance to reduce stress and combat mental strain.
Systems and processes to manage people and leadership skills required to foster a great culture.
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