People Management Courses
Teagasc is working with Macra Agricultural Skillnet and the Dairy Co-ops to provide People Management Courses for farmers in 2024. The courses are delivered over two days and attendance to both days are mandatory.
The courses will be delivered by Dr. Nollaig Heffernan of Heffernan Consultancy.
- Nollaig is an Independent Management Consultant working with Irish dairy farmers for over 10 years. Specialising in leadership and organisational psychology. Delivering thought-provoking workshops on how best to manage the people involved in dairy businesses and is best known for delivering simple strategies on how to become an employer of choice.
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Who should attend this course?
Dairy farmers or Dairy Farm Managers who are currently employing people.
What will you get from this course?
- Become familiar with the essentials of employment (law, pay, contracts, etc.)
- Learn how to attract the right people to work on your farm
- Learn to manage and retain employees
Course Content
- Employment law – pay, working hours, leave, etc.
- How to hire the right employees for your farm
- Effective communication with employees
- Staff rosters and time management
Lakeland Dairies
Duration – 2 Days
Dates – Thursday, 7th & 14th November
Venue – Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells, Co. Meath. Eircode: A82 D2C1.
Booking Information
Register to attend by contacting Member Relations on 0818 474720. For more information, contact Martina Gormley, Teagasc on 087-9031069
Couse will run from 10am to 4pm each day
The cost of this course is €100 per participant (including lunch)
This course is part funded by Lakeland Dairies and Macra Agricultural Skillnet.