ara...during the ara management academy, faculty experts from purdue and arizona state universities...
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j Understand core business functions & how to leverage linkages between them.
j Explore management challenges & uncover business opportunities.
j Strengthen leadership capabilities through effective communication & relationship building.
j Network with peers from across different markets & geographic regions.
j Debate & discuss industry issues with expert management faculty.
This program further develops managers and leaders within the agronomic organizations. It is especially valuable for salespeople, agronomists and middle managers who expect to have more management responsibilities in the future. Previous participants have held positions such as sales representative, location manager, sales manager, operations manager and general manager.
ARAMANAGEMENT
ACADEMY
Agricultural retail leaders need effective talent management skills, sharp decision-making
capabilities and an in-depth understanding of best business practices. During the ARA Management
Academy, faculty experts from Purdue and Arizona State universities offer selected managerial topics chosen to meet the specific needs of current and future leaders in the agricultural retail industry.
This was the most informative, applicable information and class work that I have ever been a part of.
GREG GRIFFIN, CENTRAL GEOGRAPHY FERTILIZER MANAGER WILBUR-ELLIS CORPORATE
KEY BENEFITS WHO SHOULD ATTEND
“The information covered was spot on for the challenges and changes that are taking place in the retail business.
SCOTT ANDERSON, REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER LANDUS COOPERATIVE
POWERED BY THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONTHUNDERBIRD.ASU.EDU
Joel DupuisSenior Director Open [email protected]+1 602 496-7038
Betty Jones-BlissAssociate [email protected]+1 217 549-2883
CONTACT
Tuesday, January 288
MORNINGBusiness Strategy: Future Drivers of Change
AFTERNOONServices Excellence & Mapping
EVENING RECEPTION
Wednesday, January 299
MORNINGFinancial Management
AFTERNOONCustomer Value & Conversations with Growers
EVENING GROUP DINNER
Thursday, January 30 30
MORNINGExamining Your Profitability
AFTERNOONLeadership, Communication & Relationships
Actions Steps & Commitments
PROGRAM CONCLUDES
AGENDA
WHAT YOU’LL LEARNThinking Strategically
Examining Profitability
Services Excellence and Blueprinting
Creating Value for Customers
Implementing Organizational Leadership Strategies
CONSORTIUM PRICING$2,395/person with 3 or more people
Benefits inclusive to price: Full program experience with all program materials
Personalized, company-specific program debrief with lead program faculty
Opportunity for company decision makers to provide insights and ideas on curriculum
WHY IT WORKSContent is real-time, based on members’ needs and interests
Blend of faculty engagement, exercises and simulations
Intensive examination of challenges and opportunities specific to the industry
Peers drive organization conversation with the faculty and each other versus typical one-way classroom teaching
GENERAL PRICING
Early Bird (Ends Dec. 13)
Member: $2,595Non-Member: $2,795
Member: $2,795Non-Member: $2,995
After December 13