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Archive of articles and videos: MANAGEMENT

Diversification is a Do
“Having many different venues in which to sell seed has been our salvation…”
view clip from video interview with Don Wertman
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(October 2009)
Investing in the Future
“It seems as though decisions are being made daily to prop up stock prices…”
view clip from video interview with Don Wertman
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(October 2009)
Surviving the Times
“We shall continue to work on developing lasting relationships.”
view clip from video interview with Don Wertman
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(October 2009)
Financial Crisis’ Impact on Ag
“For now the financial crisis has made us more prudent…but it hasn’t really affected the long-term goals…”
view clip from video interview with Garth Hodges
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(September 2009)
Seed Industry is Like Football
“…keep your playbook small.”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Jim Schweigert - Aug 09)
Current State of Seed Industry’s Talent Acquisition
Jon Leafstedt and Greg Duerksen of Kincannon & Reed answer some key questions heard from senior-level client executives on recruitment in the seed industry.
Article submitted by Kincannon & Reed
read the interview (June 09)
Ferociously Independent
“We’ve been planning and preparing – it’s part of our culture…”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Bill Wyffels Jr. - Mar 09)
Understanding the Culture
“The culture is different from many large, publicly owned companies…”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Bill Wyffels Jr. - Mar 09)
Seed Settlements
“A lot of major litigations have settled, which to me, is a positive sign.”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Robert Jondle - Dec 08)
Managing Past The Boom
How smart is the seed industry?
Sales are booming in the seed business, but agriculture is always a cycle. Strategic decisions in these good years can lay the foundation for success in the leaner times.
read the article
(October 2008)
Are the Elephants Dancing?
Partnerships on Technology
The big players have recently settled a lot of litigation and begun partnering with each other and companies of all sizes. So are the “elephants” dancing and what will happen to the smaller guys?
read the article
(October 2008)
Celebrating 100 Years of Business
“We had some great leadership over the years…”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Tom Strachota - Mar 08)
Motivation Strategy
“Make sure you’re on the same wavelength to begin with…”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Tom Strachota - Mar 08)
Evolving from Family Business to Publicly Traded Company
“What business really boils down to is the people.”
view clip from video interview
Windows Media VideoQuicktime
(Video interview with Ronnie Stapp - Nov 07)

Maximizing the Resources
How professional recruiters add value to your business, beyond filling a position.

read the article
(Dec 06)

Intrapreneurship – Being Nimble
How to build organizations with the flexibility to serve markets well and quickly.

read the article
(Nov 06)
The value of an M&A firm
People don’t buy and sell houses on their own. Generally, they shouldn’t sell companies on their own.
view clip from video interview
Windows Media Video | Quicktime
(Video interview with Bill Goodbar - Nov 06)
Seed sector capital issues
You can die by growing fast, just the same as you can die
by not growing at all.
view clip from video interview
Windows Media Video | Quicktime
(Video interview with Bill Goodbar - Nov 06)
Smaller enterprises making it work
It’s a long row to hoe… you’ve got to be pretty well capitalized.
view clip from video interview
Windows Media Video | Quicktime
(Video interview with Bill Goodbar - Nov 06)

Searching for Growth: Demand Innovation
Innovations around the economics of seed products and the broader value chain through new business models, services, and processes may provide opportunities.

read the article
(Jan 06)

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