Capability Based

Horticulture Leadership Strategy

Project Timelines and Expected Outputs

The Project timelines extends through to 2026.

Here are the key expected outcomes; and we want to share that although these are really important, it’s what happens along the way that’s just as important.

A Summary of Current / Relevant Horticulture Industry Investments in Leadership

This will be a listing of current and relevant horticulture industry investments in leadership across funds. Audience will be decision makers across the industries. Will be used to identify gaps in the build of the Horticulture Industry Leadership Capability Matrix. Reach is for immediate project.

Up to 6 Case Studies of Other Industry Leadership Capability Models/Frameworks

These will be short and punchy and used in the industry consultation / events for inspiration and stimulus so the horticulture industry can see how other industries are addressing leadership development. Audience will be stakeholders including the 180 industry groups. 

Horticulture Industry Leadership Capability Matrix

This is a capability grid sharing what leadership development is being addressed / invested in now and then what needs to be to ensure trends / needs for leadership in the industry towards 2030+ are met / exceeded. Audience will be stakeholders including the 180 industry groups.

Needs Analysis Report

The Needs Analysis Report will document key themes (Braun and Clarke 2006) from the survey, include the Capability Matrix and clearly outline what capabilities are required to future proof the leadership of the industry towards 2030+  Audience will be behind and post farm gate stakeholders including growers, professional services sector, govnt and researchers as well as the 180 industry groups.

A Co-Designed Horticulture Leadership Development Strategy

This will be a short summary of the project and will include a framework inclusive of pillars to guide investment.

A Portfolio of Identified Learning Solutions / Programs and Recommendations for Future Investments / Funding Models Tailored to Address Leadership Development Gaps

The portfolio will be included as part of the Horticulture Leadership Development Strategy in a how to guide for investors in support of effective decision making regarding investment in industry leadership. Recommendations made re funding models and who and how these could be implemented.