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We create and deliver management education programs that combine research with real-world application for the food and agribusiness industries

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You need a dynamic set of skills to lead in today’s ever-evolving agribusiness industry. That’s why we’re here. We understand the industry you serve, and we can help advance your skill set and transform your thinking through the educational and research experiences we offer. 

Upcoming Programs

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October 1-3, 2019
Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit
Agribusiness presentation
October 8-10, 2019
Agribusiness Marketing Level 2: Strategic Agri-Marketing
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November 6-7, 2019
National Conference for Food and Agribusiness

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Increasing Profits with Multichannel Strategies
Increasing Profits with Multichannel Strategies

Sep 19, 2019

The significant growth of e-commerce in business to business relationships (B2B) often causes sales companies to question the impact of direct customer sales calls on a regular basis. Many are also wondering if online channels will reduce or even soon replace the presence of traditional salespeople. But will this really happen? Further, what are the effects on sales and profits for a B2B company when combining salespeople with an online channel? Is combining these channels a transitional phase to a completely online model in the future?
Drivers of Big Data Analytics Value
Drivers of Big Data Analytics Value

Sep 19, 2019

The term Big Data has been a buzz word of sorts in both industry and academic circles. In some instances, the definition of what makes data big and what it involves varies drastically from one field to the next. On top of this, the value that is derived from Big Data is hard to quantify. According to this study, even though most companies collect some sort of Big Data, 43% of firms obtain little or no value from it.
Self-Managed Teams Need Leaders Too
Self-Managed Teams Need Leaders Too

Sep 18, 2019

After cutting through the leadership research and management jargon, this paper offers some serious insight for how to be an effective leader in self-managed teams. The authors begin by considering three broad categories of team communication behaviors: task-oriented, change-oriented and relations-oriented. Task-oriented communication behaviors are largely execution focused and consider the work to be done. Change-oriented communication behaviors are largely strategy focused and consider shaping a team’s vision and encouraging change. Finally, relationship-oriented communication behaviors are largely membership focused and consider how best to include and support team members.
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