Existing gap:
Many organizations and government agencies have no such systematic professional development
programs in place even though these types of programs are widely recognized as a critical characteristic
of successful organizations. Furthermore, existing professional development programs largely reside
within individual organizations or companies and do not span the public-private sectors or consider the
food system in their scope.
GIFSL potential:
1. Create professional development programs and facilitate mentoring for food systemrelated
agencies, organizations and companies.
2. Facilitate cross-sector groups of mid career professionals in real world problem solving in
the area of food systems.
Delivery model
- Individualized programs
- Begin with self-assessment
- Individual development plans tailored to competency needs
- Self-paced with e-learning potential
- Systematic approaches for organization
- Variable length delivered in multiple sessions
- Tiered to show progression: entry →mid-level →senior
- Opportunistic “crash courses” and “boot camps” for key officials
- “Just-in-time” to coincide with new appointments or responsibilities
- Built on situational awareness
Scope
- Individual countries: developed, developing, in transition, BRIC
- Continental, regional
- Global
Target audiences:
- Government
- Private sector (Food industry)
- NGOs
- IGOs
Participant Characteristics
- Senior officials and leaders
- Early to Mid-career professionals
- Emerging leaders