EVP Program Schedule
Module One: October 18-19, 2007
SWINE INDUSTRY TRENDS &
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EVP overview and orientation
The swine industry: present and future
Information access, retrieval, and utilization
Integration of information systems
Effective communication of data
Sponsored by: HOG SLAT Inc.
Module Two: December 6-7, 2007
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Personal leadership preferences
Working relationships
Team learning and dialogue
Critical issues in leading
Strategic leadership communication
Sponsored by: Cargill
Module Three: February 7-8, 2008
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Business and technical writing
Writing style and organization
The grammar of clarity
Information flow
Effective editing
Sponsored by: Intervet Inc.
Module Four: April 10-11, 2008
ECONOMICS
Supply, demand, and other fundamental principles
Production costs and revenues
Budgeting: enterprise, partial, and whole farm
Opportunity costs
Drivers of profit
Sponsored by: Alpharma Animal Health
Module Five: June 12-13, 2008
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BIOSTATISTICS
Financial statements and analysis
Time value of money principles
Net present value and other financial evaluations
Developing financial business plans
Probability and statistics
Data analysis
Sponsored by: Genetiporc USA
Module Six: August 7-8, 2008
EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
Basic principles of epidemiology
Study design, data collection, interpretation, and analysis
Field studies, observational studies, and clinical trials
Interpretation and evaluation of scientific investigations
Continuation of biostatics
Sponsored by: Newsham Genetics
Module Seven: October 9-10, 2008
MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESSES & PEOPLE
Management principles
Delegation of responsibilities
Problem solving
Coaching and motivating subordinates
Managing change
Sponsored by: PIC North America
Module Eight: December 4-5, 2008
NUTRITION
Nutritional factors and profitability
Alternative feed sources
Optimal feeding programs
Best-cost ration development
Nutritional consultation
Sponsored by: Pfizer Animal Health
Module Nine: February 12-13, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL &
ANIMAL WELL-BEING ISSUES
Environmental influence on health, productivity, and profitability
Waste management and utilization
Building design and facility evaluation
Animal behavior issues
Animal welfare issues
Sponsored by: Monsanto Choice Genetics
Module Ten: April 2-3, 2009
GROUP PRESENTATIONS & GRADUATION
All participants are required to design and carry out a major group project
Topics determined by groups
Projects will integrate concepts utilized throughout the program
Papers must be of publishable quality
Project presentations and discussions
Banquet and presentation of certificates
Sponsored by: Elanco Animal Health