| What has it already
achieved?
A good example is the Fruit
and Vegetable Industry. Growers have been able to use 'Future Focus' to address a number of issues affecting the
profitability and growth of their businesses. For some,
this has meant developing their business in new
directions.
This may also have meant
the need to roll up their sleeves and obtain new skills
identified through the 'Future Focus' workshops.
These have ranged from
computers, through communication and negotiation skills to
business planning. Strategies to acquire these skills have
ranged from attending formal courses such as the QFVG
"Futureprofit Program", through to self
study and discussions with a consultant. |
How
does it work?
It is an easy-to-use
questionnaire that helps growers pinpoint their future
direction and then assess the skills they will need to
get there. It covers:
- Business performance
- Future directions for
the farm business
- Personal skills
- Strategic planning
skills and succession planning
- Business management
skills
- Farm management skills
- General farm skills
- Attitude to learning
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