Upcoming workshop on soft skills for advisors with sister projects

OrganicAdviceNetwork is pleased to announce the “Joint Workshop on Soft Skills”, organised in partnership with our sister projects, AdvisoryNetPest and Stratus, scheduled for January 2025. For the OrganicAdviceNetwork, this workshop will offer an invaluable opportunity for advisors in the organic sector to enhance key interpersonal skills critical to effectively supporting organic producers.

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Designed to empower advisors, the workshop focuses on developing essential soft skills -such as active listening, empathy, and effective communication- that are fundamental to building trust and fostering strong relationships with producers.

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These skills are especially valuable within the diverse contexts and unique challenges of organic farming across Europe.

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The workshop will be delivered online on 29 January 2025 and is structured in two parts:

• The first part will include participants from OrganicAdviceNetwork and AdvisoryNetPest to present and discuss best practices in soft skills, creating a foundational understanding for all.
• The second session will integrate participants joining the Stratus project in-person training in Brussels, providing an opportunity to address specific advisory needs and explore tailored support methods.

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We invite organic advisors and advisory organisations to join this unique event and contribute to a dynamic exchange on the role of soft skills in advisory services. Interested participants can register on the OrganicAdviceNetwork website, where additional information on the workshop agenda and specific sessions will soon be available.

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Join us in this event and stay tuned for updates as we work together to equip advisors with the skills needed to foster resilient, sustainable, and productive organic systems across Europe.