Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, popular author, professional facilitator and coach will be the featured speaker at The Leadership Lecture and Reception, presented by the The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI). During her talk, Dr. Sutherns will delve into how stepping into a future we desire—whether at a societal, organizational or personal level—requires us to go beyond evidence […] Read more
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Imaginative leadership in unimaginable times
Global leadership conference returns to Canada
For the first time in more than 20 years, the IAPAL conference was hosted in Canada
The Rural Ontario Institute recently hosted the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL) conference in Ottawa, for the first time in two decades. Conference attendees toured the Senate, the Ottawa Smart Farm and GPS Ontario’s farm in North Gower. “I found it fascinating talking with them about how they handle political situations; how […] Read more
Rural Ontario Institute announces new executive director
The Board of Directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has announced the appointment of Ellen Sinclair as executive director effective Sept. 13. Ellen replaces Norman Ragetlie who recently retired. Sinclair brings vast experience in planning; economic, business and community development; community liaison and government relations; and leadership. She has worked in northern Ontario as […] Read more
AALP deadline extended to June 30
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has decided to extend recruitment for the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 19 until June 30th 2021. The selected participants will start their start their curriculum with the first seminar in November 2021. During the 18-month executive program, 30 individuals will embark on a personal leadership journey to realize […] Read more
First Rural Change Makers cohort announced
Class members will learn how to have an impact on their communities
The Rural Ontario Institute has announced the cohort for the Rural Change Makers pilot project. Eighteen people aged 19 to 29 were selected from across the province to be part of the program. The goal of the program is to grow the capacity of young adults to serve as change makers and to strengthen rural […] Read more
Listening tour shows demand continues for agriculture leadership skills
AALP has provided that training for 35 years to the Ontario agriculture sector
Gabrielle Ferguson set out last fall to hear what the Ontario agriculture sector had to say about leadership programming. The new director of the Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) met with farmers, agriculture and rural businesses and organizations from Ridgetown to Ottawa to Thunder Bay at trade shows, kitchen tables, in board […] Read more
Ferguson to run AALP, other ROI leadership programs
Gabrielle Ferguson has joined the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) as the new Leadership Programs Director. In this new position, Ferguson will manage ROI’s long-running Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program, and continue to develop the organization’s other leadership program offerings. Ferguson will also be instrumental in maintaining and creating sponsor relationships for current and future programs. Ferguson […] Read more
Rural Ontario leader appointed to the Senate
A leader in Ontario’s agriculture and rural community is one of Canada’s newest Senators. Rob Black, executive director of the Rural Ontario Institute was named one of two new Senators from Ontario by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Feb. 15. Why it matters: It has been a long time since someone so connected in Ontario agriculture has […] Read more
Rural Ontario leader appointed to Senate
A leader in Ontario’s agriculture and rural community is one of Canada’s newest senators. Rob Black, executive director of the Rural Ontario Institute and a former president of 4-H Canada, was named Thursday as one of two new senators from Ontario by Governor General Julie Payette. Why is this significant? It has been a long […] Read more
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