ALFA's Margin & People Management (MPM) Program is designed to provide lot feeders and industry professionals with a deeper understanding of how to manage a modern feedlot business.
Established in 2008, the Program now boasts a strong alumni network of over 400 lot feeders and industry professionals, many of whom are now prominent industry leaders.
The MPM Program sessions covers topics such as basic financial margin management, time management, setting priorities, human behaviour and how to work more effectively with other people, especially in difficult situations.
The Program is run annually over several months, delivered through 4 x 2-day training sessions to a maximum of 12 participants. The group gathers three times in-person for the sessions delivered by a range of facilitators; the final session is a feedlot tour, where participants hear from Feedlot Managers who have graduated from the Program and other prominent industry leaders.
The program is in high demand each year, and we encourage feedlots to reserve a position on future programs to avoid disappointment.
Meet Course 16
Session 1: People & General Management
25th - 26th September 2024
MPM Course 16 kicked off last week with participants gathering in Sydney for their first session. To break the ice, the group tackled an escape room challenge and got to know each other better.
The program began with a two-day workshop focused on People & General Management. The first day centred on DISC Profiling, helping the group’s ability to recognise diverse behavioural and communication styles. This session aimed to boost their confidence, self-awareness and adaptability in their interactions with others.
Building on insights from day one, day two featured the Australian Institute of Management's High Performance Teams program. This segment provided practical strategies for creating team cohesion and establishing a high-performance culture.
The busy few days provided some great opportunities for networking and skill development. The group is scheduled to meet again in Sydney in November for their next session.
Session 2: Industry Advocacy & Finance Fundamentals
27th - 28th November 2024
Session 3: People Management & Presentation Skills
19th - 20th February 2025
Session 4: Industry Tour
16th - 17th April 2024
Interested in participating in or sending staff on the MPM Program? Find out more about the program and register your interest on the ALFA website.