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Join us in Indianapolis, Indiana this October for the 9th Annual Operations Conference with a focus on providing value through service, integrity, and trust, Farm Bureau style. Discover how unique single-state operations thrive with close customer relationships, lean strategies, and employee commitment while fostering economies of scale and networking opportunities. Collaborate, share experiences, and learn industry insights with colleagues and experts. Commit to enhancing operations through peer interaction, networking, and industry education. Be part of the Farm Bureau way!
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Providing Value Through Service, Integrity and Trust 9th Annual Operations Conference Indianapolis, Indiana – October 2010
The Farm Bureau Way! • No one does business the way Farm Bureau does • Customer relationships – close and personal • Employee involvement and commitment • Multiple hats • Lean operations • Each company as unique as we are similar • Aspiring to fulfill the needs of our rapidly changing customers, while at the same time meeting growth, profitability and expense goals • Primarily single state operations • Independently operated companies with a fierce connection to one another
Operations Conference • Value • Benefits • Planning • Commitment
Peer Interaction • Collaborate • Consult • Exchange Information
“Big”Potential • Economies of Scale • Influence • Purchasing power • Efficiency
Networking • Lasting relationships with colleagues • Mentoring • Bouncing ideas • Soliciting ideas • Developing strategy
Share Experiences • Success • What went right? • How you did it? • What was gained? • What would you do differently? • Failure • Lessons learned
Industry Education • Presentations • Experts • Colleagues • Market leaders • Motivational
AAIC Facilitation • Planning Committee • Organization • Support • Directory • Presentations/Partners
Commitment • Identify 2 new people to invite to 2011 • Obtain an early commitment from your company • Provide detailed feedback for next year’s planner • Topics • Challenges • Meeting logistics