Food safety isn’t always clear. Discussion and conversation are critical aspects of understanding complex food safety topics. That’s why we’re having All Things Food Safety - an open conversation with our friend Bryan Armentrout where we’ll discuss current events and take questions from the audience.
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It’s months before traditional end-of-the-year reviews will begin. That’s why it’s the perfect time to talk about how to create more value from performance reviews! When we’re looking to lead better business outcomes, performance reviews were designed to support leaders, yet we often dread doing them. See how performance reviews can be moved from a necessary evil to your most valuable asset!
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Sometimes in leadership roles, we need to be able to pivot and change direction. That’s especially true when we work in the food industry! The question is: how exactly do we regroup and change our mindset and attitude to ensure success? It’s simple -by changing our questions, we can change our mindset, and get on the right path. Learn how to change your questions and become a better leader as we talk with our special guest, Christine Alvarado!
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We’re at IAFP 2023! Join us as we share what we’ve learned and noticed about developing food safety professionals, food safety culture, and more!
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Fluctuations in markets are normal, yet economic slowdowns can feel disruptive. Uncertainty ripples through the organization touching everyone, no matter their role. There’s a heightened focus on budgets - often budget cuts or freezes - that lead people to wonder about safety in their positions. Everyone is doing even more with even less. Join us to talk about steps and approaches you can take as leaders in Food Safety and Quality to navigate the uncertainty that comes...
Being incredibly intelligent, focused, and warm-hearted is only part of the reason Kelly Gartner, the VP of Food Safety & Quality at Bell & Evans, has earned the industry’s respect. Her calming presence and brilliant leadership have cascaded through her team and others. Join us to learn how she brings this magnetic inspiration and energy to everyone she encounters!
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Setting people up for success is a leader’s job. Whether that’s getting the right computer and software access or ensuring PPE is protective and comfortable. How often do we stop and ask our team members if they have the right tools for their job? Are the tools effective? Are people happy? Jim Miller of Saldesia has been helping leaders lean into having the right tools for their team. Join us to talk about tools, success, and culture come together!
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Food safety gets a lot of attention as a “must have” product attribute, yet it’s only one aspect of product acceptability. What about all the other aspects of products that are critical to consumer acceptance? And how do you manage quality if food safety is still a struggle? Gillian Dagan of Food Improved Consulting has been answering these questions, and more, for years. Join us as we dive into designing quality monitoring programs, identifying meaningful...
We move throughout each day creating stories, replaying stories, and disputing stories that our minds have weaved and created about situations and people. As food safety and quality leaders, what stories do we have about who we are, how we lead, and our purpose? How do these influence and shape our relationships and outcomes? Join us with our special guest, Tirzah Lewis as we explore how the power of coaching can change the stories we tell, the lives we live, and the people we...
We all know people leave bosses, not companies. While we may say it’s due to a bad boss, there’s often a host of factors to explore to understand the relationship dynamic, especially in food safety and quality. Join us this week as we dive into five ways to deal with a bad boss.
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.
Last week we had the opportunity to be at the Farm to Label event in Portland. We met incredible people, heard some fantastic stories, and learned some lessons. Join us to recap food safety lessons from Portland that are important to food businesses and leaders.
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A cornerstone of food safety is that employees have permission to act in the best interest of public health. Even though we’ve all been trained to say, “we can stop the line”, there are other aspects of food safety that require the same level of authority yet authority isn’t always given. What happens when you find yourself or your technical team (aka food safety team) in a position of responsibility without authority, or limited authority, to act in the...
