Professional co-development

Professional co-development

Professional co-development is a peer learning process that leverages collective intelligence to address real-world issues facing group participants.

Co-development takes place in groups called “cohorts” that meet between four to six times, depending on group size.
Each group comprises six to ten people, as well as a host or facilitator to keep track of time and ensure participation and an atmosphere of mutual respect.
At each meeting, two group participants present their project or real-world challenge.

All of the meetings cost just $250 for members of the Agricultrices du Québec, and $450 for non-members.
The professional co-development program is valued at $1,200!
The co-development cells are offered virtually, in French or English, for all women farmers in Canada

Examples of topics covered

Business finance
Crop planning
Work organization
Co-ownership management for couples
Staff retention
Market development

The aims of professional co-development are to:

Improve professional practices
Provide a mutual aid group where members feel supported
Develop interpersonal skills and the capacity to give and receive support
Foster groups that learn to learn together
Finally, participants will benefit from a group dynamic that helps them take action

Discover for yourself how participants in recent professional co-development cohorts enjoyed their experience!

What to expect in a meeting (two and a half hours)

Start:

Welcome and “weather report” check-in

Middle:

Challenge of first client (7 steps)
Challenge of second client (7 steps)

End:

Conclusion

Professional co-development values

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Engagement

Open and full involvement from all participants

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Mutual aid

Mutual aid
and peer support

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Respect

Treat group members with respect and observe the fundamental rule of confidentiality

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For more information

Project Officer, Entrepreneurship

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Emeline-02-29

Emeline Nicolich

enicolich@upa.qc.ca