2 Days of excellence, learning and new connections
Over our 2 day workshop we used an experiential approach to deliver leadership, governance, risk management practices, and community engagement skills training to participants.
Workshop Sessions
Start with the end in mind
Start with the end in mind – Participants were welcomed, created an atmosphere for learning, defined why the training is important, set the tone for the two days, and created a culture of open-mindedness and common purpose.
Understanding people
This session promoted a deeper understanding of each person’s communication and collaboration style. The DISC tool creates a better organizational culture, more engagement, and improved results. Stoneridge Consulting leads this session, which requires completing a brief pre-workshop questionnaire.
Panel role of the leader
Panel role of the leader: “Becoming a leader, people will follow”. Participants gained a variety of leadership strategies, concepts, and perspectives from seasoned leaders in the agricultural and rural community development sectors.
Best practices for organizational excellence
Part 1: Best Practices for Organizational Excellence – Participants understand the tools and rules of engagement that optimize the effective use of Board/Staff skills and time.
Part 2: Board Roles & Responsibilities—Participants learn how to conduct themselves on the Board, represent their Agriculture Society, respect the collective voice of OAAS, and stay engaged in providing foresight for their Agriculture Society.
Problem-Solving
Using the Kirton Adaptation-Innovation Problem Solving Tool (KAI). During this session, participants dug into how different individual styles can contribute to solving problems in a dynamic organization. The session delivered leadership content using presentation, storytelling, and short group exercises. At the end of the session, participants learned about KAI and their placement on the adaptation-innovation continuum. This session was led by ROI
Over 200 Agricultural Societies
The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies who represents more than 200 groups throughout rural Ontario, in partnership with the Rural Ontario Institute have brought expert insights and leaders together for the Building Community Leaders workshops. More community workshops are planned throughout 2025.
Goverance Excellence
“The facilitators were great, seminar topics were relevant and I was able to take key points from each.”
Upcoming Events
25 Mar 2025
Building Community Leaders – Webinar
Graduates join us for an exclusive Community of Practice webinar on March 25th, featuring renowned speaker Chris Cummins.
24-25 May 2025
Building Community Leaders – Barrie
Each 2-day will provide hands-on learning about leadership, governance, risk management practices, and community engagement skills.
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