Industry Leadership

This is your gateway for information, training opportunities and resources on organization development, leadership and board governance for organizations involved in agriculture and resource industries.
What's New
For Information on Canada Summer Jobs 2022 check out the link here.
New - Job Profiles
Did you know that there are over 39,000 jobs in the Manitoba agriculture and agri-food industry? Check out these job profiles for more information.
LeadershipTalk Webinar Series
Manitoba Agriculture Industry Leadership staff provide free webinars on building the organizational capacity within the agriculture sector which results in high performing organizations. Recorded webinars can be found here.
Learn and Lead Seminars
Manitoba Agriculture Industry Leadership staff provide free webinars on building the organizational capacity within the agriculture sector which results in high performing organizations. Recorded webinars can be found here.
Learn and Lead Seminars
New Resources
Code of Conduct Policy Template (DOC 20 KB)
Chairperson Self Evaluation (PDF 365 KB)
Board Member Self Evaluation (PDF 365 KB)
Alexander Cherban Agriculture Industry Development Program
Code of Conduct Policy Template (DOC 20 KB)
Chairperson Self Evaluation (PDF 365 KB)
Board Member Self Evaluation (PDF 365 KB)
The Alexander Cherban Agriculture Industry Development Program - (ACAIDP) supports projects that strengthen leadership within the agriculture sector focussing on innovation and activities that encourage public trust and agriculture industry advancement.
ACAIDP will provide up to $50,000 per year for projects from Manitoba non-profit organizations, governments or academic institutions for innovative province-wide initiatives that
- increase public awareness about the importance of agriculture to the economy
- build public trust for agriculture and agri-processing
- support agriculture skills development and promotion of agriculture and food-related career opportunities
Manitoba 4-H Council Inc., manages and administers the ACAIDP program on behalf of the province. Application forms are available on the M4HC website www.4h.mb.ca/alexader-cherban-acaidp . The next intake deadline is February 28, 2022.
RESOURCES for Your ORGANIZATION During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the important work of agriculture organizations. To continue to support the organizational efforts of Manitoba's agriculture organizations, Industry Leadership staff have compiled the following list of resources to guide operational decisions during this difficult time. For more information, please contact leadership@gov.mb.ca .
Leading an Organization Through the COVID-19 Crisis BoardSource
The Board's Role in Addressing the COVID-19 Situation BoardSource
How Non-Profit Board Members Can Respond to COVID-19 BoardSource
Non-Profit Boards and COVID-19 - Volunteer Canada
What it Takes to Run a Great Virtual Meeting
Harvard Business Review
12 Tips for Making Your Virtual Meetings More Professional
Forbes
Annual General Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic Volunteer Canada
So You Want to Have a Virtual Annual General Meeting? Canarie.ca
WEBINAR Planning and Facilitating Virtual Meetings and AGMs Volunteer Manitoba
WEBINAR HR Pandemic Essentials Volunteer Manitoba
15 Questions About Remote Work Answered
Harvard Business Review
NEW Ag Action Manitoba for Industry Organizations can be found here.
NEW Ag Action Manitoba for Researchers and Industry Service Providers can be found here.