Register Now For This Year's ARA Management Academy

The ARA Management Academy is January 23 - 25, 2024, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
The ARA Management Academy is January 23 - 25, 2024, at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
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There's still time to register for the 2024 ARA Management Academy, scheduled for January 23-25 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

The three-day program places a focus on management, leadership and decision making capabilities through presentations, case studies, interactive exercises and small group discussions led by industry leaders, including Joan Brett, Scott Downey, Allan Gray, Mark Manfredo and Doug Olsen.

Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers, enhance their understanding of core business functions, explore management challenges and establish relationships that will improve business results.

Session topics include: 

  • Future Drivers of Change: Implications for Business Strategy
  • Examining Profitability: Your Role and Impact
  • Creating Value for your Customers
  • Implementing Organizational Leadership Strategies
  • Services Excellence and Blueprinting

The event is intended for salespeople, agronomists, and agronomy managers and certified crop advisor (CCA) credit and continuing education units (CEUs) are available. 

To register, click here. ARA members receive a discounted rate.

 

 

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