Leadership and Management Materials

Thank you for your interest in our leadership and management courses.  As well as the training courses below, our AgriLeader programme is available to anyone leading farms and businesses and who wants to develop the skills they need to push their business to the next level.

In collaboration with the University of Lincoln, we have developed two courses: AgriGrow and AgriPro.

• The AgriGrow (ILM Level 3) course was designed to help those looking to develop leadership abilities and move into management roles
• The AgriPro (ILM Level 6) course was designed to help those looking to develop into the next level of management

AgriGrow

AgriGrow module 1: Understanding the communication process in the workplace

This Level 3 module is for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills on the farm, or for those wishing to upskill. 

• Understand the nature and importance of the communication process in the workplace
• Discover the different methods of communication

AgriGrow module 2: Understanding leadership

This Level 3 module is for those who seeking to develop their leadership skills and abilities, or who aspire to leadership roles. 

• Get a comprehensive overview of leadership and management
• Learn about different leadership styles
• Find out how to motivate and develop a team
• Develop the skills and confidence to succeed in leadership roles
• Learn how to assess the effectiveness of your own communication

AgriPro
AgriPro module 1: Managing change

This Level 5 module is a starting point to develop proactive leadership skills to navigate today’s rapidly changing environment with greater confidence. 

• Understand how organisations approach the process of change
• Understand the skills needed when handling the difficult and demanding tasks of change

AgriPro module 2: Managing staff performance and staff development

This Level 5 module provides essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage and develop people and teams in the workplace. 

• Understand how to help develop employees and increase performance levels
• Learn how to coach colleagues 

AgriPro module 3: Managing collaboration and managing negotiations  

This Level 5 module provides essential skills and knowledge to effectively collaborate, negotiate and influence people in a working environment. 

• Understand the principles of effective collaboration and negotiation
• Learn how to identify and develop collaborative relationships 
• Learn techniques for influencing others 
• Discover how to reduce resistance, minimise conflict and achieve win-win situations

AgriPro module 4: Managing relationships at work

This Level 5 module is for those looking to build, develop and get better results from their working relationships.  

• Approaches used in managing relationships
• Understanding emotional intelligence 
• Learn techniques of conflict management