Foundations of Leadership - Syngenta

Syngenta's "Foundations of Leadership" involves nurturing leaders within its own ranks and for the broader agriculture industry, emphasizing ethics, integrity, innovation, and sustainability, with programs like the LAIB (Leadership at Its Best) for grower advocacy and internal training at the Syngenta Business Institute, all aimed at advancing responsible farming and food security. They build leadership through hands-on experience, policy education, technology adoption (like AI), and fostering strong ethical principles, focusing on creating trusted partners and future-proofing agriculture. 

Key Pillars of Leadership at Syngenta:

• Ethics & Integrity: A core belief in "doing the right thing," operating with high standards, and making ethical decisions in all aspects, especially with new tech like AI.
• Sustainability: Leading by example in environmental stewardship, setting ambitious goals for soil health, biodiversity, and climate action, and empowering farmers to do the same.
• Industry Advocacy: Programs like LAIB train agribusiness leaders to be strong voices for agriculture, focusing on policy and communication.
• Innovation & Technology: Fostering human oversight and fairness in AI development, while investing in science and delivery systems to improve farm productivity.
• Internal Development: Intensive training at places like the Syngenta Business Institute to build leadership skills internally.
• Community & Partnership: Working with farmers and stakeholders globally to build capacity, improve markets, and create enabling environments for sustainable farming.