Upcoming course: Program Management for Plant Breeders
Davis, California, USA
May 23, 2014
Program Management for Plant Breeders (PMPB) is a short course that was offered for the first time last year and was extremely well-received by the plant breeding community. U.S. and international participants that represented over 30 breeding organizations attended the class that reached maximum enrollment. Attendees and their employers provided flattering feedback and testimonials.
September 16-18, 2014, Davis, CA
The course objective is to enhance the management skills of professional scientists who are leading and directing plant breeding and laboratory programs in modern agricultural research and development programs in agribusiness companies and in the public sector. Some of the topics include:
- Understanding where your plant breeding or research program fits in the overall strategy of the organization. Establishing a vision and goal for your program and defining your key strategies and capacities.
- Comprehending the financial aspects of your program. Managing budgets, expenses, capital projects and period reporting. Reading and understanding a financial statement and managing your resources within the goals of your organization.
- Leading and managing people towards a common goal. Learning the principles of effective hiring, retention, evaluation, promotion, training, mentorship and motivation. Handling difficult situations using conflict resolution. Dealing with and embracing change and creating a culture of innovation.
- Creating effective and efficient programs. Understanding the principles of work flow, scheduling, safety, and legal compliance. Learning issues surrounding intellectual property and contracts, treaties and agreements.
The class format includes interactive lectures and problem solving. The curriculum and materials were developed specifically for this program. Lead instructors include industry experts: Fred Bliss, Tom Francis and Rale Gjuric.
For questions registration, or additional information, please contact Sally Mohr at sjmohr@ucdavis.edu or at 530-752-5775, or visit PMPB.
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