Expert bites & Expert talks - Page 2 of 3

From our expert partnership facilitators: short blogs offering free snippets of iCRA expertise. Continue developing collaborative skills even from behind your desk. Whether you’re an agribusiness or agri-education professional, we have interesting Expert bites & talks for you. Feel free to share!

Agri-education

Expert bite
#018

Farmer entrepreneur reviewing farm data in wheat field, promoting sustainable agri-food practices

Encouraging graduates to start their own sustainable agri-food company

Discover how to empower young graduates to launch innovative, sustainable agri-food businesses. Here are nine key strategies for success in the competitive climate-smart agriculture sector.

Agri-education

Expert bite
#017

Montaser in Kenya at MAW event, demonstrating impactful training introduction techniques

Kick-off your training with participants on the edge of their seats!

Leading a training session packed with eager participants? Discover why a thorough introduction is key to engagement and learn how to craft impactful openings that resonate with your audience.

Agribusiness

Expert bite
#016

Overcoming trust challenges when doing business with small-scale farmers

Discover strategies for successful partnerships with smallholder farmers from Gbenga Idowu's workshop at iCRA’s 40th anniversary. Explore eight essential tips for building trust and creating strong business relationships.

Agribusiness

Research

Agri-education

Expert bite
#015

To Build Impact, Start With Yourself

Challenged by societal pressures and predefined paths to success? Discover how aligning your personal values with your actions can redefine success and impact.

Agri-education

Agribusiness

Research

Expert bite
#014

iCRA training courses available in agribusiness and agrifood systems

Visualisation tools to build trust

Discover the power of visual communication! Learn how simple drawings can enhance clarity and build trust in any setting.

Agri-education

Expert bite
#013

Participants observing a Tanzanian field during a group training session on effective learning strategies in agribusiness

Effective training in large groups

Facing challenges with large class sizes in training and lecturing? Discover innovative strategies to engage students effectively, ensure meaningful learning, and transition from mere knowledge to deep understanding.

Agribusiness

Research

Expert bite
#012

Trend map highlighting sustainable agribusiness practices in water management for Tanzania's rice farming through iCRA

Trend Mapping – a participatory tool to boost commitment

Exploring a new business idea and need to gauge its feasibility? Learn how trend mapping can streamline your market analysis, engage key actors, and help prioritize actionable insights.

Agribusiness

Research

Expert bite
#011

Communicating ‘bad news’ – a leadership skill

Facing tough conversations as a leader? Discover key strategies for effective communication and learn how to deliver bad news effectively without damaging relationships.

Agri-education

Agribusiness

Expert bite
#010

We call it mapping!

Planning to grow your agribusiness but unsure of the landscape? Discover how mapping key players, competitors, and partners in your value chain can streamline your strategy!

Agri-education

Expert bite
#009

Visitors exploring a polytunnel in Lebanon, learning quality practice training for farming

The 10,000 hours rule and the importance of quality practice

Curious about the truth behind the 10,000-hour rule to mastery? Discover why quality trumps quantity in training and how you can implement impactful practices in your sessions.

Agri-education

Expert bite
#008

Participants engaging in an interactive training session, focused on active learning strategies

How to design an active and effective learning journey?

Discover the potential of participants with an active learning journey designed to reveal and strengthen capacities. Discover iCRA's innovative approach to transformative educational experiences.

Agri-education

Expert bite
#007

African college students engaging in online learning, reflecting the importance of nurturing school entrepreneurship

Supporting entrepreneurship starts in school benches

Ever wondered how the entrepreneurial journey begins in the classroom? Discover how teachers can nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs with the right questions and guidance.

Encouraging graduates to start their own sustainable agri-food company

Kick-off your training with participants on the edge of their seats!

Overcoming trust challenges when doing business with small-scale farmers

To Build Impact, Start With Yourself

Visualisation tools to build trust

Effective training in large groups

Trend Mapping – a participatory tool to boost commitment

Communicating ‘bad news’ – a leadership skill

We call it mapping!

The 10,000 hours rule and the importance of quality practice

How to design an active and effective learning journey?

Supporting entrepreneurship starts in school benches

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