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Q1 Talent Trends & Implications for EMEA

K&R EXPERIENCE As businesses navigate the complexities of Q1 2025, we’re seeing two trends shape the leadership landscape. From fostering internal growth through leadership development to adapting strategies for attracting top executives in an evolving workforce environment, organisations are recalibrating approaches to meet both challenges. Leadership development has emerged as…

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Q1 Global Talent Trends & Implications

K&R EXPERIENCE As businesses navigate the complexities of Q1 2025, we’re seeing two trends shape the leadership landscape. From fostering internal growth through leadership development to adapting strategies for attracting top executives in an evolving workforce environment, organizations are recalibrating approaches to meet both challenges. Leadership development has emerged as…

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Beyond Innovation: Navigating A Shifting Agri-Food Landscape

By K&R Principals Aaron Locker, Abby McMillin, Jon Leafstedt, Paul Izenstark Beyond the cutting-edge technologies showcased at World Agri-Tech and Future Food-Tech, the conversations circled back to a more fundamental linchpin: people. From navigating downsizing to fostering resilience, the agri-food sectors are facing a talent landscape reshaped by economic pressures…

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Navigating Turbulence: Insights from the NGFA Annual Convention

By David Turner, Managing Partner & Chairman of the Board Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) Annual Convention, where I gained valuable insights into the current state of the food and agriculture industry. The prevailing sentiment among industry leaders was one…

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Food and Agriculture

By K&R Managing Directors Kimberly Bretz, Abby McMillin & Lisa Johnson Leadership in food and agriculture is evolving, thanks to the growing presence of women who are breaking barriers and redefining success. This was evident at recent events such as the WFF Leadership Conference and the Females in Food Expo…

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Authentic Leadership: A Catalyst for Success in the Evolving Dairy Industry

In an era of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for the dairy industry, authentic leadership has emerged as a crucial factor in driving success and fostering resilience. This insight was reinforced at the recent Dairy Forum, where Kincannon & Reed Managing Directors Ed Yuhas and Julie Kanak gained valuable perspectives on…

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