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VIDEO: Letting go and shifting gears

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

By Kelly Sidoryk December 16, 2022

Sometimes we need a nudge, push or out-and-out shove to get unstuck. Consider this column a shove. Sell the cows or get rid of an enterprise. When we significantly reduced our cow herd several years ago, it was mostly a financial decision. Markets, drought, BSE and, of course, some of our own choices, resulted in […] Read more

Once 2022 comes to a close, it will be a year that’s remembered for many things. Having a strategic plan for the future can help your operation endure what may lie ahead.

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VIDEO: Finding the weak links in your farm operation

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

By Kelly Sidoryk November 28, 2022

As another growing season has come to an end and we start looking towards next year it is valuable to reflect on what worked this year and what did not. Think of it as part of the “where we are at” piece of strategic planning. A year that started dry, then had ample or sufficient […] Read more

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VIDEO: Kaizen and continuous improvement

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

By Kelly Sidoryk October 28, 2022

Kaizen is the Japanese concept of continuous improvement. Kai means change and zen means for the better. It applies to all areas of life and can be part of a strategic planning initiative. Kaizen is based on the idea that small, ongoing, positive changes can reap significant improvements. It’s typically founded on co-operation and commitment […] Read more

When negotiating, William Ury suggests building a bridge between the two parties.

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VIDEO: Getting to Yes

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

By Kelly Sidoryk September 21, 2022

There is much talk these days about polarization. Agriculture is no exception. Whether it be on production methods, product branding, breed preference, or “Beyond” meats, the list goes on. We seem to get entrenched in our position and have difficulty seeing another’s viewpoint. Concepts used in major negotiations apply to both small and large conflicts. […] Read more

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VIDEO: Stockmanship and human relationships

By Kelly Sidoryk August 2, 2022

Kelly Sidoryk on getting yearlings used to moving through the corrals and chute. For cattle people in North America, Bud Williams was widely known for his low-stress livestock handling ability. So much so, that the square pen at the end of a lead-up alley is commonly referred to as a “Bud box.” He had a […] Read more

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Retirement reimagined

By Kelly Sidoryk June 1, 2022

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.

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Working between the generations

Life stage is important and not necessarily reflective of age

By Kelly Sidoryk April 29, 2022

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

By Kelly Sidoryk March 28, 2022

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

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

By Kelly Sidoryk January 31, 2022

“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

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Managing your time

Time is precious. Are you using it wisely?

By Kelly Sidoryk December 28, 2021

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

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U.S. grains: Wheat, soy and corn bounce off lows as demand stirs

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VIDEO: Letting go and shifting gears

VIDEO: Finding the weak links in your farm operation

VIDEO: Kaizen and continuous improvement

VIDEO: Getting to Yes

VIDEO: Stockmanship and human relationships

Retirement reimagined

Working between the generations

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Change management

Managing your time

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