WABA Leadership Academies Open for Registration

Sara Schoenborn, WABA Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Space is limited – Sign-up today!

After a year of uncertainty and quite frankly, missing in-person interaction with our members, the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association is thrilled to announce that the 2021 Leadership Development Academy and Executive Leadership Academy are going to move forward as scheduled!

As someone who has personally participated in these programs, I can tell you that they are incredibly valuable to emerging and seasoned leaders alike. The academies are designed to cover everything from communication to handling conflict to strategic planning. Check out the topics covered below and as always, please let us know if you have any questions!

Leadership Development Academy: August 10-12, 2021

This academy is designed to help emerging leaders go from good to great. Learn the good, the bad, and even the ugly aspects of leading a team – and how to handle difficult conversations and situations effectively. This session includes a field trip to the Wisconsin State Capitol to meet with key agriculture leadership. • Leadership Essentials & Personal Assessment • Effective Communication • Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making • Making Connections with Key Agriculture Leadership • Team building, Networking, & Learning from Each Other • Managing Conflict & Difficult Situations • Interest Based Problem Solving • Leading Organizational Change & Transitions Learn more and register here: bit.ly/WABALeadershipDevelopment

Executive Leadership Academy: July 27-28, 2021

This academy is designed for next level leaders. Focused on strategic leadership, this session will provide the groundwork for taking your organization’s strategic plan from conception to implementation. Topics of this session include: • Strategic Leadership (Presence, Influence, Ethics & Integrity) • Strategic Thinking • Strategic Planning • Strategic Communications • Organization Culture, Structure & Processes • Business Planning & Resource Allocation • Implementing Strategic Initiatives Learn more and register here: bit.ly/WABAExecutiveLeadership