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 $3,500 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 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
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Throughout the year, participants will engage in:
- One‑on‑One Coaching
Individual coaching sessions focused on personal goals, leadership challenges, and growth strategies. - Leadership Assessments
Insightful tools to increase self‑awareness, including:- Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Thomas‑Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)
- Kirton Adaption‑Innovation Inventory (KAI)
- Interactive Workshops
In‑person and virtual sessions exploring topics such as:- Self‑leadership and personal effectiveness
- Influencing and empowering others
- Conflict management and negotiation
- Team dynamics and collaboration
- Organizational leadership and impact
- Peer Learning & Case Discussions
Cohort‑based conversations and applied leadership case studies that allow participants to learn from one another’s experiences.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
AgOne blends six in‑person sessions with additional virtual learning options throughout the year:
- Session 1
Orientation, onboarding, and discovery of personal purpose - Session 2
Leadership self‑assessment and development planning - Session 3
Individual influence and leadership within teams - Session 4
Leading within teams: conflict, negotiation, and difficult conversations - Session 5
Leading within organizations and broader systems - Session 6
Program culmination and graduation experience
Exact dates are finalized collaboratively with each cohort.
INVESTMENT
- Program Fee: $3,500
- Includes all materials, assessments, meals, and parking for in‑person sessions
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
AgOne is ideal for individuals who:
- Want to grow as intentional, self‑aware leaders
- Are ready to invest in personal leadership development
- Seek to increase their impact within agriculture and related industries
- Value coaching, reflection, and applied learning
Take the next step in your leadership journey.
Apply now and invest in yourself, your leadership, and your impact.
QUESTIONS?
Contact: Jenny Cox | cox.1820@osu.edu | agone.osu.edu