Leadership, Accountability and Corporate Social Compliance in Agribusiness
Mastering Ethical Leadership in the Supply Chain
As global trading partners increasingly demand proof of sound governance, understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a vital capability for the Australian food supply chain. Over the past five years, the industry has adopted programs like SEDEX and Fair Farms to demonstrate these sound governance practices to global trading partners. This course is specifically designed to upskill new and emerging leaders in the agribusiness sector, focusing on the people-side of change to help anchor culture change using both self-paced and face-to-face training methods.
Participants leave this course with a practical toolkit designed to ensure lasting behavioural change and continued collaboration at the pulse of day-to-day business. Whether you are in middle management or an executive role, this training provides leadership experiences that foster the on-the-job skills necessary to lead, collaborate, and support through seven key areas of CSR.
Who Should Enrol
- Emerging Leaders: Individuals across Horticulture, Poultry, and Agribusiness looking to embrace on-the-job leadership capabilities.
- Department Managers: Mid-level managers in primary production and supply chain roles.
- Supervisors: Personnel overseeing operational requirements, workforce safety, and ethical standards.
- Executive & Key Decision Makers: Leaders responsible for supply chain partnerships and long-term business strategy.
Accreditation
- National recognition statement: This course is a professional development program designed to upskill industry leaders in CSR requirements.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Lead and collaborate through pragmatic leadership and management development.
- Drive workplace culture change by embracing on-the-job working skills and leadership capabilities.
- Navigate market access standards to ensure compliance with social responsibilities.
- Inspire teams to get on board with the changes outlined in standards and business strategy.
- Apply people management skills necessary for maintaining social compliance responsibilities.
Course Topics & Core Skills
- Leadership & Communication: Includes self-awareness, self-development, and feedback competence.
- Social Compliance & Ethics: Focuses on SEDEX, Fair Farms, and Rights and Responsibilities.
- Safety & Compliance: Covers Work Health and Safety (WHS) and market access program standards.
- People & Team Management: Skills in conflict handling, employee relations, and team building
Why This Training Matters in Industry
The Australian food supply chain is evolving rapidly. Whether you are dealing with seasonal labour in horticulture or global export requirements in poultry, this course ensures your leaders have the self-awareness and practical skills to lead ethically. By aligning your leadership with global CSR standards, you protect your workforce, your brand, and your market access.
Delivery Format
- Hybrid Learning Model: This course combines online e-learning with the option of virtual instructor-led or face-to-face workshops.
- Self-Paced Flexibility: Learners can progress through material at their own speed, complemented by tutoring and training.
Assessment Requirements
- Knowledge & Practical Tasks: Participants must complete a mixture of knowledge-based and practical tasks throughout the ten sections.
- Interactive Dialogue: The program focuses on sharing ideas and collaborating with peers to reinforce learning.
Entry Requirements
- Prerequisites: No previous knowledge or experience is required to enrol in this course.
- Industry Focus: Content is specifically tailored for the Food Supply Chain and Agribusiness sectors.
What’s Included
- Online Learning Access: Full access to the hybrid learning model and ten course sections.
- Professional Support: Access to tutoring and training throughout the course.
- Leadership Toolkit: Practical resources to ensure lasting behavioural change in the workplace.
- Certification: An AUS-QUAL certificate or statement of professional development upon successful completion.
Fees
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