April - May 2017

 

Finding Connection Points in the Connected Age
With the demand of work increasing, technology advancing and the recent introduction of Generation Z into the workplace, businesses are challenged to keep pace. It is more critical than ever that we build connections amongst our teams and employees and with our customers and vendors. With each generation bringing unique strengths and value to the organization, it is imperative to build connections across generations to fully actualize the strength and potential of the organization. Often, it comes down to fostering effective connections through communication. Read more about finding connections in The Connected Age in our latest newsletter.

 

Building Workplace Connections Across Four Generations

With the recent entry of Generation Z into America’s workplace, businesses are now managing employees representing four generations. Building connections among and between the generations will be essential to capitalizing on the strengths each generation, and each employee, brings to the organization. Read More.

 

Customer Spotlight

 

Crucial Conversations Key Development Curriculum at AgStar Financial

Difficult conversations abound in business, like delivering feedback to an underperforming employee, telling an internal job candidate they weren’t selected, or letting a colleague know their behavior is distracting. The expectation of initiating these conversations often causes anxiety, and the results can be counter-productive, not to mention emotionally challenging, if not handled correctly. Read More.

 

Services Spotlight

 

Leadership Lessons Come to Life at The Gettysburg Leadership Experience

Many elements coalesce to create each Gettysburg Leadership Experience (GLE): skilled instructors, informed guides, interested participants, compelling classroom sessions, and impactful visits to the battlefield itself. Enhancing and amplifying the experience are the deep connections created between these elements. Read More.

 

Risk Management Corner

 

Farm Credit System Captive Insurance Company Reports Excellent 2016 Results

The Farm Credit System Captive Insurance Company (the Captive) recently reported its 2016 results, which were highlighted by underwriting income and healthy investment income, as well as expanded coverages to protect Farm Credit organizations in a time of rapid changes in the financial services and agriculture sectors. Read More.

 

Featured Partner

 

IBM Kenexa Provides Skill Assessment Tools

Technology has become an inherent part of the business world, from instant communication via email to video conferencing to coordinate projects across locations. Productivity in this environment demands proficiency in using technology, whether someone is a receptionist or an executive. Many positions list such proficiency in specific software such as Excel or Word as a minimum requirement, but it’s difficult to ascertain from a resume and an interview exactly what skill level a potential hire has. Read More.

 

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News

Company News

FCC Services Welcomes Karen Englert

FCC Services’ Affinity Program includes a Conference Sponsorship Program and the National Discount Program (NDP). These programs position best-in-class business Partners to our conference attendees and our National Discount Program Members, which include Farm Credit and cooperative entities and their employees, directors and loan customers. Read More.

Calendar of Events

Learning Conference

Embracing Disruption

July 24-26, 2017
Tampa Marriott Waterside
Tampa, FL

The FORUM for Ag Lending

Leveraging Disruption

September 25-27, 2017
Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Atlanta, GA

Director Leadership Conference

Discerning Disruption

November 14-16, 2017
Ritz Carlton Amelia Island
Fernandina Beach, FL

RAAW Conference

Mitigating Disruption

August 28-30, 2017
Denver Marriott City Center
Denver, CO

Farm Credit Sales Leaders Conference

October 24-26, 2017
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Nashville, TN

 

 

 
 
 

FCC Services