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GENERAL SESSION Details

WEDNESDAY

  • Global Impact of U.S. Genetics —  Sophie Eaglen, Ph.D.
    • Eaglen will discuss global trends, the influence of U.S. genetics, and the importance of lifetime production in the U.S. and around the world.
  • A World Without Cows — Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D.
    • Mitloehner will talk about the impact that agriculture and specifically, dairy genetics, has on the improved sustainability of food production. He will emphasize what farmers are doing – including actions that other industries such as clothing and transportation can't even aspire to do. Attendees will leave this session inspired by the work they do and reminded that their role is critical in enabling farmers to successfully produce food in a sustainable way. 
  • Select Sires' Development: Understanding Future Needs, Exceeding Expectations — Jeff Ziegler, Lorna Marshall and Ron Schuller
    • Ziegler, Marshall and Schuller will draw connections between Eaglen’s global perspective and Mitloehner’s sustainability message to share more about Select Sires’ development. They will bring it home with messages around HHP$®, ProfitSOURCE® and Low Carbon Technologies with supporting evidence that our genetics provide solutions. The discussion will outline how Select Sires’ development strategy helps farmers secure economic and environmental sustainability to ensure their operations remain profitable.
  • Discover What Drives You
    • Consider the 12 most common motivations and how these shift and change over your lifetime while becoming more aware of how those you work with and influence are motivated.

 

THURSDAY

  • Unlock the Potential of Each Generation
    • Generational Values: Leave a Lasting LegacyKristin Pronschinske
      • Every generation thinks that they are doing things the right way. Uncover the values and needs of Boomers through Gen Z and recognize the importance of working with each other. 30-40% of our workforce will retire in the next five to ten years. We sell to every generation and if we don't recognize our own perspective and have respect flowing in all directions, we will cease to be relevant - either because we don't have a workforce, we don't have customers, or both!
    • Selling the Lineup in 2025 and Beyond  — Sales Representative Panel
      • Join sales representatives as they share their experiences and the dynamics of selling to different generations. What are common threads recognized in all customers? What are the differences between customer groups? How do sales professionals adapt their delivery, message and approach to build relationships across generations?

     

 
Workshop Details

Workshops start on schedule with 50-minute presentations and 10 minutes of Q&A.


 

SALESPERSON, MARKETING AND TRUSTED ADVISOR TRACK

  • Unlock Your Potential for Impact — Tyler Dickerhoof
    • Discover strategies to transform your disappointments and challenges into opportunities in order to make a positive impact on the world around you.
  • Discovery: Where Sales Begin — Panel
    • Assuming the needs of your customers can be dangerous. Sales begin with relationships and understanding goals. Dive into the process of asking questions. The right questions can uncover the true needs of your customers. This session will also help you discover ways to effectively communicate solutions.
  • Balance Personal and Professional Life as You Develop Your Career — Panel
    • Balancing personal and professional life helps to mitigate burnout. Individuals that prioritize this balance are often more productive and effective in their role. Discover valuable insights from a panel of professionals who have successfully navigated personal and professional challenges, changes and conflicts, uncovering opportunities to grow and advance in their career.
  • Delivering ULTIMATE Solutions — Panel
    • This workshop will connect genetic and management tools to the sales process. With so many tools in our toolbox, it is important to recognize which tools can work in tandem to deliver solutions that will enhance economic viability in customer herds around the world.

MANAGER TRACK

  • Balance Personal and Professional Life as You Lead Others — Panel 
    • Balancing personal and professional life helps to mitigate burnout. Individuals that prioritize this balance are often more productive and effective in their role. Discover valuable insights from a panel of professionals who are navigating personal and professional challenges, changes and conflicts while leading others in a managerial role. Apply this workshop to your personal journey to balance personal and professional tasks while also empowering your direct reports to find their balance.
  • Discover Your Leadership Voice — Doug Hurley
    • Dive into the 5 Voices personality assessment and gain valuable insights into how your leadership style impacts your interactions with those around you. This workshop will help you better understand your tendencies and how to communicate, influence and lead team members with different leadership voices.
  • Effective Delegation — Kristin Pronschinske
    • Delegation impacts productivity, development, team culture and so much more. Learn how to empower others through effective delegation and successfully transfer knowledge and skills to the next generation.
  • Managing Change — Panel
    • Change is constant. Learn how to navigate the accelerating pace of change by working through the change equation. This workshop is led by individuals who have experienced monumental changes first-hand. Attendees will leave with effective tools to help themselves and others overcome resistance to change.

 

 

BREAKOUT Details

DAIRY

  • Unlock the Genetic Potential of Dairy — Dr. Gavin Staley
    • Unlock the genetic potential of the animals in herds around the world. Learn more about the potential of Select Sires' lineup to impact the future of the dairy industry.
  • Market Trends — Sophie Eaglen, Ph.D., Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., Dr. Gavin Staley, Chuck Sattler
    • Creating Cash Cows with HHP$: Aligning customer goals with HHP$ objectives— Panel
      • Connecting Present and Future Needs with ProfitSOURCE: Communication and education surrounding the value of ProfitSOURCE— Panel

        BEEF

        • Unlock the Genetic Potential of Beef: Matching Cows to the Environment 
          • Unlock the genetic potential of the animals in herds around the world. Learn more about the potential of Select Sires' lineup to impact the future of the beef industry.
        • Market Trends: Evolution of Supply Chains — Panel 
          • Breed and Genomic Opportunities: Sharing Data and Genetics in Commercial Cattle