The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is an experiential executive leadership program for those who want to shape the future of the agriculture and food industry and make a positive difference in rural communities across Ontario. Over two fall/winter periods participants take part in seminars and study tours(North American/International) culminating in a spring graduation.
Each Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Class is created with attention to the diversity of participants. Participants are chosen so that peer-to-peer mentorship, interrelationships and a broad network are developed. Class participants are chosen for their different backgrounds, offering unique viewpoints and enabling thought-provoking, balanced discussion of critical issues.
The curriculum includes a series of seminars, study tours – North American and international – and small group issues analysis projects for agriculture, food and rural community clients. There is approximately 45 days of in-session programming. Program focus is on building foundational skills and providing the context for practicing them in a safe but challenging environment. Curriculum adapts with relevant topics for each class to promote new multi-stakeholder approaches while developing critical self-analysis.
Study topics include government and political systems, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, self-awareness and interrelationships, negotiation and problem solving, consumers and social license, media relations, agri-food trends, globalization and the dynamics of change.
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