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THE FUTURE: TOP 5 SHAPERS OF THE FOOD SYSTEM
THE FUTURE: TOP 10 CHANGE DRIVERS
Overall importance of aptitude & skills sets:
rating scores 2011/12 survey
Previous Employment, Education
and Work Experience
10
8
Interpersonal Qualities
Technical Skills
6
4
2
0
Computer, Quantitative and
Management Information Skills
Communication Skills
Strategy and management:
Overall sample
Entry level managers
Business and economic skills
middle managers
Executive managers
Communication skills (2011/12 survey) - Management levels
compared (Avg rating scores)
Write technical reports, memos
and letters
Ability to use Social media
(Twitter/ Facebook ex: )
Professional telephone skills and
etiquette
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Listen to and summarise lengthy
oral presentations
Speak clearly and concisely on
technical information
Give clear and concise
instructions to others
Express creative ideas in writing
Listen to and carry out
instructions
Express creative ideas verbally
Read and understand specific
technical information
Entry level management
Middle management
Executive management
Interpersonal skills (2011/12) - Management levels compared
(Avg rating scores)
Ability to provide leadership and
make decisions
Ability to delegate responsibility
10
Willingness to mentor others
and authority
9
Ability to work with others/team
8
Willingness to be mentored
player
7
6
5
Loyalty to the organisation
Positive work attitude
4
3
2
Ability to raise capital for new and
1
Self-motivation
ongoing business ventures
0
Self-confidence and ability to “take
a chance” and handle
stress/failure/rejection
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to take and defend a position
High moral/ethical standards
Ability to apply technical skills and
information
Ability to select and supervise other
employees
Entry level management
Ability to work under varied
conditions
Ability to recognise a business
opportunity
Middle management
Executive management
Strategy and management skills (2011/12 survey) Management levels compared
Co-ordinate human and physical
resources for efficient operations
Identify realistic objectives and
goals for the firm
Identify, monitor and evaluate
key performance areas
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Develop business plans
Business organisational
structures
Human resource planning and
control
Marketing Administration
Identify and manage risk and
uncertainty
Develop business policies and
programs for the firm
Cost benefit analysis:
Entry level management
Middle management
Executive management
FIVE WAYS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR COMPANY’S EMPLOYEES
DRIVE SUCCESS AND UNLOCK ITS TRUE POTENTIAL
1. Place a high value on finding and keeping talent
2. Understand the real cost of losing great people
3. Develop a strategic plan to motivate and retain employees
4. Cultivate a culture that leads to happy, motivated employees
5. Develop a simple, effective incentive plan