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November 20, 2015

2016 OABA LAUNCH Program

Application Deadline: 11/20/15; Sessions: 1/5-1/7/16 & 2/16-2/18/16

Columbus & Wooster, Ohio

Did you know that more than half of our workforce in agribusiness will retire in the next 15 years?

That means top-level leadership will also retire, resulting in a void of leadership talent. The Ohio AgriBusiness Association has recognized this challenge and will again offer a robust leadership development training program – Leaders Achieving Unexpected New Career Heights, or LAUNCH – to help fill the void, and ultimately to help ensure a bright future for Ohio’s agribusinesses.

OABA will select no more than 30 aspiring leaders to participate in the 2015 LAUNCH class. Participants who are selected through the application process are expected to attend two three-day sessions on the following dates:

  • January 5-7, 2016 – Columbus Area
  • February 16-18, 2015 – Wooster Area 

Current Leadership: 
If you have a rising star in your organization who would benefit from a robust leadership training opportunity, sponsor their application by November 20, 2015.

Ambitious, Emerging Leaders: 
Talk with your supervisor and apply by November 20, 2015 to be considered for this year’s class.

 

What are past participants saying about LAUNCH?

“The LAUNCH program provides a valuable venue for developing the young leaders of agribusiness in Ohio. During LAUNCH, I learned with colleagues from all over the state whose careers in agriculture had a different focus. The professional growth and networking accomplished through LAUNCH will yield benefits for our industry for many years to come.” - Scott Crowder, CFO, Central Ohio Farmers Co-op, '13 LAUNCH class

"The LAUNCH program made it possible to further my knowledge in the ag industry and allowed me to network with a great group of people. Staying in contact with fellow classmates from the LAUNCH program has enabled me to continuously learn. The benefits from this program have made me a better co-worker, manager, and leader." - Alex Denman, Trupointe, '14 LAUNCH class

"This program is extremely beneficial to both current and future leaders in the ag industry.  Presenters and workshop content is very up-to-date and helpful in today’s landscape.  There are already skills and tools that I am using in the workplace." - Bailey Elchinger, INTL FCStone Inc., '15 LAUNCH class

 

Curriculum:
The program topics and skills practiced include:  personal insight and diversity in thinking styles; management skills and decision making including strategic planning, critical thinking, change management, goal setting and organizational skills; communication and presentation skills; global issues in agriculture; sales and marketing principles; Ohio/regional trends in agribusiness; state and local government; how to develop a successful mentor-mentee relationship; and a capstone project.

 

Cost:
OABA will invoice each applicant’s organization for the one-time participation fee of $2,900 upon selection. This registration fee covers costs relating to both sessions, including hotel accommodations and meals.

 

2016 OABA LAUNCH Application/Registration Process:
Registration for this event is different than most OABA training opportunities. Those interested in participating will need to go through the following short application process.

  1. Applicants must work for a member organization/company of the Ohio AgriBusiness Association.
  2. Aspiring leaders will need to talk with their supervisor and/or company leadership to determine if the interested individual has approval to commit to the program.
  3. Individuals must fully complete  official application, which includes a letter of recommendation.
  4. Applicants and their supervisors and/or company leadership must sign a letter of commitment to the two sessions.
  5. Applicants must email a head shot photo to mlong@oaba.net by November 20, 2015.
  6. Applicants must mail the  – which must be postmarked by November 20, 2015 – to:

Ohio AgriBusiness Association
Margo Long
5151 Reed Road, Suite 126-C
Columbus, OH 43220

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