Program outline
The AEGP provides a platform for dynamicinsider interaction on the challenges and opportunities facing agrifood executives today. Participants embark on a high-impact learning journey that features a blend of diverse learning methodologies, company visits and real-life business cases.
Program outline
The AEGP provides a platform for dynamicinsider interaction on the challenges and opportunities facing agrifood executives today. Participants embark on a high-impact learning journey that features a blend of diverse learning methodologies, company visits and real-life business cases.
The experience begins with an online preprogram to optimize learning and prepare the terrain, followed by three intensive modules in the Netherlands, Brazil and Kenya.
Pre-Program Learning
Laying the foundation
The program starts with three synchronous online sessions that connect AEGP participants through a Virtual Classroom. In real time, they debate and discuss business cases and participate in interactive lectures.
Core topic
Personal coaches with close industry ties and connections to IESE and WUR will work one-on-one with participants to magnify learning outcomes.
The Executive Challenge is a vital component of the program. Using this methodology, each participant tackles an explicit organizational issue of their choosing and performs an in-depth analysis to pinpoint possible solutions. The AEGP strongly urges employers to attend since the resulting insights can directly benefit their firm.
Participants are expected to actively engage in classroom discussion and successfully complete their Executive Challenge.
Module ONE
Understanding the business landscape
The international scope of the agrifood industry has expanded dramatically since the Green Revolution first took root, with cross-border value chains giving rise to a network of new cooperative ventures. In this module, participants examine the most relevant trends and global shifts impacting the industry, including food security, sustainability, climate change, digital transformation and evolving consumer behaviors.
Date and Location
October 7-11, 2019
The Netherlands
Core topic
Global trends: the impact of geopolitical dynamics in the agrifood sector
Decision making in VUCA contexts
Managing the global agrifood value chain
Customer centricity: value creation and customer expectations
Leveraging digital technologies
Leading a in the digital age
Strategic thinking
Module ONE
Understanding the business landscape
The international scope of the agrifood industry has expanded dramatically since the Green Revolution first took root, with cross-border value chains giving rise to a network of new cooperative ventures. In this module, participants examine the most relevant trends and global shifts impacting the industry, including food security, sustainability, climate change, digital transformation and evolving consumer behaviors.
Date and Location
October 7-11, 2019
The Netherlands
Core topic
Global trends: the impact of geopolitical dynamics in the agrifood sector
Decision making in VUCA contexts
Managing the global agrifood value chain
Customer centricity: value creation and customer expectations
Leveraging digital technologies
Leading a in the digital age
Strategic thinking
Module TWO
Strategic frameworks for smart business development
More than ever, success in the agrifood industry requires the ability to effectively develop and implement solid corporate strategies. This module is designed to help participants boost their ability to design and execute robust business strategies capable of withstanding internal and external industry pressures. Using a highly practical approach, the module also explores entrepreneurial initiatives and other drivers that play a role in bolstering long-term corporate sustainability.
Date and Location
January 20-24, 2020
São Paulo, Brazil
Core topic
Setting the context for innovation
Reshaping business models
Scaling innovations in the agrifood sector
Operational excellence: lean management
Operational excellence: food safety
Design of smart and sustainable strategies for global value capture
Executive Challenge: Round I
Module TWO
Strategic frameworks for smart business development
More than ever, success in the agrifood industry requires the ability to effectively develop and implement solid corporate strategies. This module is designed to help participants boost their ability to design and execute robust business strategies capable of withstanding internal and external industry pressures. Using a highly practical approach, the module also explores entrepreneurial initiatives and other drivers that play a role in bolstering long-term corporate sustainability.
Date and Location
January 20-24, 2020
São Paulo, Brazil
Core topic
Setting the context for innovation
Reshaping business models
Scaling innovations in the agrifood sector
Operational excellence: lean management
Operational excellence: food safety
Design of smart and sustainable strategies for global value capture
Executive Challenge: Round I
Module THREE
Shaping the future leadership model
Transparency, health and sustainability, along with effective and efficient production methods, form the cornerstones of the agro-alimentary industry. Both consumers and producers want to know more about the origin, quality and safety of foods, as well as how its transport impacts the wider global footprint. This module delves into the requisite leadership mindset to effectively recognize, navigate and respond to these challenges and tensions, and ultimately contribute to a more transparent and sustainable global ecosystem.
Date and Location
May 11-15, 2020
Nairobi, Kenya
Core topic
Tools for strategy implementation
Create an agile company through empowerment
The building blocks of corporate reputation
Ethics in leadership and governance
Managing across borders
Cross-cultural diversity
Moving the organization: driving change
Power and influence in a dynamic and complex agrifood environment
Executive Challenge: Round 2
Module THREE
Shaping the future leadership model
Transparency, health and sustainability, along with effective and efficient production methods, form the cornerstones of the agro-alimentary industry. Both consumers and producers want to know more about the origin, quality and safety of foods, as well as how its transport impacts the wider global footprint. This module delves into the requisite leadership mindset to effectively recognize, navigate and respond to these challenges and tensions, and ultimately contribute to a more transparent and sustainable global ecosystem.
Date and Location
May 11-15, 2020
Nairobi, Kenya
Core topic
Tools for strategy implementation
Create an agile company through empowerment
The building blocks of corporate reputation
Ethics in leadership and governance
Managing across borders
Cross-cultural diversity
Moving the organization: driving change
Power and influence in a dynamic and complex agrifood environment
Executive Challenge: Round 2
