Какво беше адресираното предизвикателство/проблем?
В 2014 dairy farmers were faced with the removal of quotas presenting new strategic opportunities. Also other farmers with different enterprises are faced with the challenge of defining their objectives in the medium term and defining a strategy to achieve them.
Как решихте проблема?
I approached the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School with the aim of jointly devising a short, accredited, course in business strategy for farmers.
Какво е иновативно във вашия практически случай?
Teagasc, nor any other extension body, had previously partnered with a leading business school to deliver a QQI level 8 course in business strategy specifically targeted at farmers.
Какви са факторите за успех при решаването на проблема?
Teagasc did not have sufficient in-house expertise in strategy formulation and related competencies to deliver a high-level course in business strategy. By working closely with the SBS to identify the needs of farmers and recruit them onto the course Teag
Поуки
Farmers are open to new types of learning (in this case Executive Education) and some will pay a significant fee to participate if convinced of the benefits. Testimonials from farmer participants are an excellent way to convince farmers to participate.
Каква роля играе съветникът или консултантската служба с практическия случай?
Advisors have been recruited onto the course to act as mentors to 3/4 farmers on the course. Each farmer must complete their own unique strategic document for their own business to graduate from the course. The advisor’s role is to provide (limited) suppo
Може ли вашият подход да бъде прехвърлен и/или адаптиран за други иновационни предизвикателства и региони?
Да
Приблизителна възможност за прехвърляне в скала от 1 да се 5
(където 1 е лесно и 5 много трудно)
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За споделяне на опит от добрата практика, Моля свържете се
Mark Moore
Mark.moore@teagasc.ie 00353874179131
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