Disruption in business and the workplace

Melissa Clark-Reynolds
Company Director, Futurist, Serial technology entrepreneur

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  Melissa's expertise is in innovation and the future of food and agriculture

  • Globally consumers are eating less meat and this trend is likely for dairy products, but success of boutique retailers is evidence that quality is valued.
  • High-value ingredients and products are thriving, e.g. cosmetics and anti-aging supplements and functional food markets.
  • Transition towards new markets would see a mix of commodity and high-value business models. New skills, leadership and support are required to develop those new models.

Key trends in business and management

Joan Baker
Company Director, Business Consultant, Author

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  Joan's expertise is in planning for the future and people achieving excellence

  • The pace of change in business is predicted to increase from steady to exponential.
  • Take continuous small steps now in the direction of where we need to be to attract and retain talented people.
  • A workplace that really empowers young people will create some of those small steps which will lead to big changes.

Understanding culture diversity to create high performing teams

Shireen Chua
Director, Intercultural Coach, Trainer

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  Shireen's expertise is in coaching teams to develop the capability to function effectively across culturally diverse settings.

  • Make a commitment to on-board people into the team and understand their personality and drivers.
  • Be authentic in communications with team members and seek to understand.
  • Be objective, take time to interpret situations, respond appropriately.
  • Learn to adjust your world view and behaviours to facilitate win-win situations.

Emerging Leaders online training in emotional intelligence

Sha Perera
Company Director, Mindset & Performance Coach

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  Sha and DairyNZ developed a pilot of an emotional intelligence course directed at dairy farm 2IC managers.

  By April 2021, two intakes of 10-15 people had completed the 3 month on-line course which coaches participants to:

  • Increase self-awareness – strengths and areas to develop.
  • Develop techniques to manage emotions.
  • Understand others and embrace diversity.
  • Develop core management skills: delegation, teamwork, communication.
  • Build trust and high performing teams.
  • Develop personal resilience and adaptability.
  • Increase confidence to handle a variety of situations leading to improved levels of job satisfaction and overall wellbeing at work.