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Retirement reimagined
Depth of Field

Retirement reimagined

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When considering the succession plans for our operations it seems we often focus on setting the stage and paving the way for those entering the business and taking over. Often we overlook the exit. Retirement is not the best word in my mind. Perhaps we should call it a redirection of energy, refocus or gear […] Read more
Research shows that teams with a wide range of ages are more productive.
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

Working between the generations

Life stage is important and not necessarily reflective of age

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If there is anything that reveals the chasm between the generations these days, I think it has got to be technology. When sharing the stories of acquiring the first cell phone (it was in a bag), I realized that was just before our middle daughter was born. In 1994. Sociologists studying human behaviour and interaction […] Read more
Are the actions you’re taking guiding you towards a long-range shared vision?
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Decisions, decisions, decisions

These seven questions can help guide you to better decision-making

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If there has ever been a time of information overload, today would qualify. As we try to navigate through today’s challenges, an emphasis on or improvement in decision-making can be a good addition to the management tool box. Holistic management is often described as a decision-making framework. After setting a shared goal/vision, these seven testing […] Read more
Working with people who have different personality styles than your own can be like understanding a different language.
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Finding ways to bring people together

Put a plan in place for both your family and non-family teams

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As we continue in yet another year of the pandemic, it seems that there are even more instances of topics and situations that continue to divide us. Looking for new ways to navigate through the coming months with respect and creativity is important. Those of us in agriculture represent two per cent of the population. […] Read more
It’s not always true that resistance stems from a lack of desire to change or a lack of motivation.
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Change management

Succession of the family business to the next generation is a major change

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“Times they are a-changing. Of course times always change but in this period of rapid technological advancement and information accessibility, the change occurs even more quickly and on a larger scale. Change is a part of everyday life. To be successful and progressive we must welcome that change. It no longer works to do things […] Read more
Managing your time
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Managing your time

Time is precious. Are you using it wisely?

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Years ago at a conference, I participated in a world time clock exercise. Significant global events were mapped out on a straight line and participants stood on each of the spots and popped balloons in keeping with the occurrence of the major events. It was clear that much had happened in the last couple of […] Read more
Your strategic plan should be inclusive and have as much involvement as possible.
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Now is the time for strategic planning

Gather your ideas and then prioritize what is needed in the near-term

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The year 2021 will be marked for a few things. Of course, it is year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us in Western Canada, it will also go down as a drought year, and how the pattern is going to continue is as yet unknown. What else is 2021 going to be […] Read more
We are all part of a team, whether it be our work team, family, sports or community group.
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Communication and team-building

Communication is a major component of building teams

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Years ago, I heard a comment that the most underutilized resource in agriculture is people. The statement still rings true for me today and I believe our people are an area of huge potential. For most of us, in one way or another, we are all part of a team, whether it be our work […] Read more
Building resilience
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Building resilience

Do you have the tools to recover from or adjust to adversity?

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Maybe you’re thinking, “Well, at least it is not as bad as ’02.” Or perhaps, “This is even worse than ’02.” The situations vary in their severity but everyone in Western Canada is experiencing some degree of drought. And nobody in this business wants to think back to what happened after the drought of ’02. […] Read more
The upcoming generation is filled with talent, intelligence, creativity, enthusiasm, passion and a different way of thinking. We need to make sure we are not getting in their way, but helping guide the ship.
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Rethinking what we know

“If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom.”

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There is a quote attributed to Albert Einstein that goes something like this: “You cannot solve a problem with the same level of consciousness that created it.” This seems to make a lot of sense, but how does one go about moving to a different level of thinking? The speed of change seems to be […] Read more

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