This one-day course is designed to help farmers and agricultural businesses get the best from the people they work with by developing effective people management skills.

Learners will explore how to communicate effectively, understand different individuals and their needs, motivate and support others, delegate tasks appropriately and provide clear expectations and feedback. The course will also consider different management and leadership approaches, building positive working relationships, dealing with difficult situations and encouraging individuals to contribute effectively to the farm or business.

Practical activities and discussion will help learners consider how these skills can be applied within their own workplace to support individuals, strengthen teams and improve overall performance.

Learners must be registered with the current Farming Connect programme, have access to the Skills Hub using their RPW Online One Login, and have completed their Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Learners must complete the mandatory Developing, Leading and People Skills for a Successful Business e-learning module before attending the course.

No previous management or leadership qualification is required. The course is suitable for learners who manage, supervise or work with others within a farm or agricultural business.

Lantra Certificate of Training – Getting the Best out of Your People.

Learners may wish to progress to further leadership, management and business training, including ILM Level 2 Leadership and Team Skills, ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management, Business Planning and Development, Marketing Your Business, or other relevant Farming Connect business and management courses.

Further training can be selected to develop skills in leading and managing people, team development, communication, business management and planning, as required.

Learners should bring any information or examples from their own workplace that may help them relate the course activities and discussions to their own experience. Any specific identification, equipment or course materials required will be confirmed before the course.