Across the UK farming sector, many people step into management roles with little or no formal training. They’re expected to lead teams, handle conflict, manage performance, communicate clearly, and make tough decisions — often without the skills, confidence, or support to do so.
The result? Stress, burnout, poor retention, and teams that feel misunderstood or disconnected.
For women, the challenge is even greater. In a predominantly male sector, female managers often feel they must be “even better” just to be taken seriously. This not only places an unfair burden on individuals but also highlights deeper issues around diversity, inclusion, and outdated leadership cultures within agriculture.
This webinar will explore:
Why so many new managers feel unprepared
The hidden pressures facing women in leadership on farms
How unconscious bias shows up in everyday working life
What outstanding, modern farm leadership looks like
Most importantly, it will provide practical, people-focused tools to help aspiring and new managers of all genders and backgrounds to build the confidence, communication skills, and leadership behaviours they need to succeed.
Paul Harris has over 40 years of sales and corporate experienceworking for large retailers, manufacturers and distributors to the home improvement and construction markets. When Paul founded REAL Success in 2009, he brought many ideas from other markets to the agribusiness sector but one factor has remained consistent throughout his career – his passionate belief that people are a company’s most important asset.
The IAgrE monthly Lunchtime Lecture series is advertised to members, with login details, through all our communications. If you would like to join us please contact Sarah for details.
