December 2017
MBA Program Highlights
Farm Service Agency Workshop, December 4-8, Various Locations
Farm Service Agency representatives will present an update on the Guaranteed Loan Program, policy issues, and
farm planning for fiscal year 2018. Current key issues such as security and servicing requirements will also be
discussed. Attendance at this training will also meet FSA annual lender training requirements.
Items to be discussed:

Update on FSA "Farm Programs"

Recent Guaranteed Loan Program Changes

Planning for 2018 Guaranteed Loans

Unique Loan Making and Servicing Issues

Issues from Lender File Reviews
* Updates and changes may be made to the schedule
Attracting & Retaining Staff in a World of Change, December 7, Eden Prairie
This interactive workshop will be divided into two sections. In the first half you will hear from Juli Lynch as she
covers three of the top staffing issues facing banks today. Each topic will include group discussion and Q & A.
The second half of the day will be an open roundtable discussion. Come prepared to share!
9:00 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m.
The 4 Key Strategies to Onboarding Culture

KNOW your desired Bank's culture and operationalize or define it

KNOW where in the Bank the operational or defined culture thrives and where it doesn't thrive

CREATE an innovative and interactive culture onboarding process that will have MEANING and IMPACT
for new hires

EXPECTATION that new employees are "Culture Contributors," vs. "Culture Distractors"
Engaging Employees When Promotion Opportunities Are Limited

Who empties the garbage and other indicators of employee engagement
Are you Ready to Engage the New Generation of Leadership in Banking

The FOUR shifts in Leadership Perspective the Next Generation Will Bring

The Next Generation Leadership Training Starts NOW ­ Who's Ready?

The Impact of Next Generation Leadership Across the Generational Matrix at Your Bank ­ Who's Right
and Who is Leading Who?
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 ­ 2:00 p.m.
Roundtable Discussion
This is an excellent opportunity to discuss issues presently affecting your bank and an opportunity to share
experiences and opinions on a wide variety of HR topics.
For more details on these or other MBA programs, go to www.minnbankers.com.

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