Executive Development Program for Farmer-Owned Businesses:
Boards in Transition
March 10-11, 2008
Doubletree Guest Suites
7270 Cedar Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Registration
Registration is $200 per person. All meals will be provided. Register early as space is limited. The registration deadline is February 22. To register click [Here] or contact Frayne Olson at 515-294-6271 or frayneo@iastate.edu
Lodging
Hotel rooms are available for $109 per night (plus tax). Please call Doubletree Guest Suites to reserve your room: 402-397-5141 or 800-222-8733. The reservation deadline is February 22. Be sure to mention you are with the Director Training Program.
Directions
Maps and directions are available on Doubletree Guest Suites' web site.
About the Program
This program will focus on two key issues:
- The division of roles and responsibilities between the board of directors and management
- Interpreting and evaluating financial performance
As new businesses transition from formation into the first several years of operations, the primary functions of the board change. During formation, a board is often responsible for making all the decisions regarding the structure and operation of the organization.
However, once senior management is hired and operations begin, the board must be concerned with setting policy and strategy as well as monitoring and evaluating business performance. Making a smooth transition in these roles can have significant impact on the success of the venture.
Click [Here] for the agenda.
Topics
This program is designed for directors of newly formed farmer-owned businesses. CEOs and general managers are encouraged to attend. It will cover:
- Division of responsibilities: The roles of directors and management
- Understanding your financial statements
- Evaluating financial performance
- Transitioning from an Operations Board of Directors to a Governing Board of Directors
- Avoiding the “never ending” board meeting
- Legal responsibilities of the Board of Directors
Speakers
Dr. Roger Ginder, Professor of Economics, Iowa State University
Dr. Frayne Olson, Scientist, Iowa State University
Tom Hauser, Vice President, CoBank Agribusiness Banking Group
David Roche, CEO, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative
David Swanson, Partner, Dorsey-Whitney LLP
For More Information
For more information about the program please contact Frayne Olson at 515-294-6271 or frayneo@iastate.edu
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