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Lean Management and Servant Leadership Come Together in Powerful Combination at PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals
December 3, 2018
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Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
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DAIRY NEWS –The 2019 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ presented by The Professional Dairy Producers® brings together two world-class trainers, networking opportunities and behind-the-scenes tours in one of America’s most historic cities to help dairy farmers and industry professionals successfully navigate today’s dairy industry.
The three-day Managers Academy executive education program will be held Jan. 15-17 in Charleston, South Carolina, and is designed for dairy owners and managers, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors from across the country.
Business expert and trainer Ray Davis will lead participants through an interactive overview of Lean and Six Sigma concepts, outlining how these approaches can help dairy farmers identify where their businesses can be more efficient, nimble and productive. Davis is a managing partner with Supply Velocity, a leader in business execution, process improvement and supply chain management who brings more than 35 years of experience in marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
Tom Thibodeau will share the secrets of servant leadership that help participants strengthen their own management skills and built stronger teams in their organizations. His lively, yet practical, presentations will focus on five key leadership areas that will deliver benefits for years to come. Thibodeau has been a faculty member at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wis. For 35 years.
The Managers Academy features three tours that will broaden perspectives on sustainability, resilience and new marketing opportunities:
To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Registration fee includes all sessions, training materials, meals, tours and tour travel. Hotel accommodations will be at the Francis Marion Hotel, with a special $139/night rate available through Dec. 26, 2018. Call 1-877-756-2121 for hotel reservations. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #ManagersAcademy2019 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals is an accredited training and offers up to 17.5 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs) and up to 13.8 non-scientific CEUs for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
November 5, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
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DAIRY NEWS – Managing a dairy farm in today’s stormy seas of market volatility, input pricing and labor challenges requires not only a steady hand, but also the ability to react quickly and nimbly to business opportunities. The 2019 PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ will bring together top speakers, executive-level tours and networking opportunities to help dairy professionals successfully navigate today’s markets.
The three-day executive program will be held Jan. 15-17 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and is designed for dairy owners and managers, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors looking to improve their management and leadership skills.
“The 2019 Managers Academy brings together two incredible facilitators that will show participants the power of both lean, focused management skills and team management built on servant leadership,” said Shelly Mayer, executive director of PDPW. “The tours and executive-level training are in step with the needs of dairy farmers and professionals looking for innovative ways to manage the volatility of today’s industry.”
Two world-class trainers will facilitate the 2019 sessions. Ray Davis is a managing partner with Supply Velocity, a leader in business execution, process improvement and supply chain management. He brings 35 years of executive, sales, marketing and entrepreneurial experience. Tom Thibodeau has been a faculty member at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., for 35 years, and combines humor and the ability to inspire others in his trainings to build leadership skills.
The Managers Academy will also feature three tour opportunities to give participants behind-the-scenes views of uniquely-Charleston sites that will provide new perspectives on sustainability, managing regulations and overcoming obstacles. Tours will be held at Charleston Tea Plantation, the Port of Charleston, and Carolina Peanuts.
The 2019 PDPW Managers Academy is brought to you in partnership with Progressive Dairyman, Rabo AgriFinance, and Zinpro Performance Minerals.
To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Registration fee includes all sessions, training materials, meals, tours and tour travel. Hotel accommodations will be at the Francis Marion Hotel, with a special $139/night rate available through Dec. 26, 2018. Call 1-877-756-2121 for hotel reservations. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #ManagersAcademy2019 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals is an accredited training and offers up to 17.5 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs) and up to 13.8 non-scientific CEUs for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Program Flyer
Review Press Release: Program Press Release
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Lean Management and Servant Leadership Come Together
in Powerful Combination at PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals
Three Days of Training, Tours and Networking on Tap for Jan. 15-17 in Charleston, SC
in Powerful Combination at PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals
Three Days of Training, Tours and Networking on Tap for Jan. 15-17 in Charleston, SC
DAIRY NEWS –The 2019 Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ presented by The Professional Dairy Producers® brings together two world-class trainers, networking opportunities and behind-the-scenes tours in one of America’s most historic cities to help dairy farmers and industry professionals successfully navigate today’s dairy industry.
The three-day Managers Academy executive education program will be held Jan. 15-17 in Charleston, South Carolina, and is designed for dairy owners and managers, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors from across the country.
Business expert and trainer Ray Davis will lead participants through an interactive overview of Lean and Six Sigma concepts, outlining how these approaches can help dairy farmers identify where their businesses can be more efficient, nimble and productive. Davis is a managing partner with Supply Velocity, a leader in business execution, process improvement and supply chain management who brings more than 35 years of experience in marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.
Tom Thibodeau will share the secrets of servant leadership that help participants strengthen their own management skills and built stronger teams in their organizations. His lively, yet practical, presentations will focus on five key leadership areas that will deliver benefits for years to come. Thibodeau has been a faculty member at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wis. For 35 years.
The Managers Academy features three tours that will broaden perspectives on sustainability, resilience and new marketing opportunities:
- Charleston Tea Plantation owned and operated by the Bigelow Tea Company is North America’s only tea plantation. Bill Hall, founder and partner with the Bigelow Tea Company will share insights on how the company overcomes sustainability, labor and marketing challenges, and participants will tour tea fields and factory on quaint Wadmalaw Island.
- At the Port of Charleston, participants will get a firsthand view of the country’s most efficient and fastest-growing refrigeration ports.Learn how they are handling expansion amid regulations, competition, harbor dredging, and natural disaster threats like hurricanes.
- The Carolinas are the perfect habitat for growing peanuts, but lack of processing mills, and obstacles such as food allergies and weather present challenges for peanut growers.Tour a peanut farm and hear about how growers are overcoming today’s market challenges.
To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Registration fee includes all sessions, training materials, meals, tours and tour travel. Hotel accommodations will be at the Francis Marion Hotel, with a special $139/night rate available through Dec. 26, 2018. Call 1-877-756-2121 for hotel reservations. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #ManagersAcademy2019 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals is an accredited training and offers up to 17.5 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs) and up to 13.8 non-scientific CEUs for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed.
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---November 5, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shelly Mayer
800-947-7379
mail@pdpw.org
Full Media Package is available (i.e. flyer, press release, photos, etc.)
Review Flyer: Program Flyer
Review Press Release: Program Press Release
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2019 PDPW Managers Academy: Successfully Navigating Today’s Dairy Industry
PDPW Executive Training to be Held Jan. 15-17, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina
PDPW Executive Training to be Held Jan. 15-17, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina
DAIRY NEWS – Managing a dairy farm in today’s stormy seas of market volatility, input pricing and labor challenges requires not only a steady hand, but also the ability to react quickly and nimbly to business opportunities. The 2019 PDPW Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals™ will bring together top speakers, executive-level tours and networking opportunities to help dairy professionals successfully navigate today’s markets.
The three-day executive program will be held Jan. 15-17 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and is designed for dairy owners and managers, industry directors, processors, marketers and distributors looking to improve their management and leadership skills.
“The 2019 Managers Academy brings together two incredible facilitators that will show participants the power of both lean, focused management skills and team management built on servant leadership,” said Shelly Mayer, executive director of PDPW. “The tours and executive-level training are in step with the needs of dairy farmers and professionals looking for innovative ways to manage the volatility of today’s industry.”
Two world-class trainers will facilitate the 2019 sessions. Ray Davis is a managing partner with Supply Velocity, a leader in business execution, process improvement and supply chain management. He brings 35 years of executive, sales, marketing and entrepreneurial experience. Tom Thibodeau has been a faculty member at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., for 35 years, and combines humor and the ability to inspire others in his trainings to build leadership skills.
The Managers Academy will also feature three tour opportunities to give participants behind-the-scenes views of uniquely-Charleston sites that will provide new perspectives on sustainability, managing regulations and overcoming obstacles. Tours will be held at Charleston Tea Plantation, the Port of Charleston, and Carolina Peanuts.
The 2019 PDPW Managers Academy is brought to you in partnership with Progressive Dairyman, Rabo AgriFinance, and Zinpro Performance Minerals.
To learn more about the program and to register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 1-800-947-7379. Registration fee includes all sessions, training materials, meals, tours and tour travel. Hotel accommodations will be at the Francis Marion Hotel, with a special $139/night rate available through Dec. 26, 2018. Call 1-877-756-2121 for hotel reservations. Follow along digitally in advance of and during the event by following @dairyPDPW and using #ManagersAcademy2019 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Managers Academy for Dairy Professionals is an accredited training and offers up to 17.5 Dairy AdvanCE continuing education units (CEUs) and up to 13.8 non-scientific CEUs for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. To learn more or secure credits, visit www.DairyAdvance.org.
Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) is the nation's largest dairy producer-led organization of its kind, focusing on producer professionalism, stakeholder engagement and unified outreach to share ideas, solutions, resources and experiences that help dairy producers succeed."
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