Program Details

INVEST

It takes intention, time and resources to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Your organization has the ability to achieve an immediate and long-term return on investment: AgOne will strengthen your board member(s) to effectively lead your organization. It will:

Position people for next level leadership opportunities
Put organizational leaders in position to lead transformational industry change

The cost per participant is $3,000 which covers expenses for assessments, coaching, workshops, etc. Participants should dedicate ~80 hours of time over a 12-month program.

INFLUENCE

Each individual will participate in a series of virtual and in-person sessions during which they will learn from self-assessments, participate in learning sessions, network with a peer group and industry experts, and participate in individual coaching. Six sessions over a 1-year period are designed to build the individual’s skills, self-awareness and enhance their ability to influence and affect real change through board leadership.

Show your leaders they are valued
Prepare successful people for more impactful, meaningful service
Change the culture of diversity within your organization and the industry
Help you plan for board succession
“Move the needle” on issues that are important to your organization and members

IMPACT

Every participant in AgOne will receive individual and group instruction designed to help them break through barriers and make their greatest possible impact. Upon completion, each AgOne leader will:

Earn a Foundational Leadership Certificate from the OSU Leadership Center
Develop and act on a leadership plan based on their leadership skill profile and board aspirations
Identify leadership skills in which to further develop strengths and manage weaknesses
Reflect upon their personal leadership profile and how others view their leadership skills
Enact a leadership plan with assistance from a program facilitator
Strengthen their network within and around the agriculture industry
Gain a better grasp of board effectiveness and their ability to lead within the context of a board structure

The AgOne Leader Profile

An AgOne leader is a current or ex officio member of your board of directors or trustees or an individual aspiring to further board engagement. They have already participated in previous leadership programs, such as LAUNCH, Young Farmers & Ranchers or AgriPOWER. In addition, an AgOne leader has the following traits:

Interest in working for the betterment of Ohio agriculture before their own self-interests
Interest in advancing to higher leadership positions
Open to constructive feedback and learning for personal growth
Able to commit the time necessary to participate
Has a vision for agriculture and self-driven
Has experience with other leadership programs
Wonders, “What’s next in my service to this organization or agriculture?”