Director Development Program Dec. 14, 15 – Wichita DDP 2009 Brochure
	The 21st century is bringing new, challenging responsibilities to local cooperative directors. These continue to increase and become more complex as high-tech communication becomes a normal part of our day-to-day workplace.
Decisions that once took weeks or months now must be made in just days or hours. In order to survive in a growing competitive marketplace, co-op directors must base their decisions on sound cooperative principles and business techniques. The Director Development Program was established to help directors develop their knowledge and skills, enabling them to better serve their cooperative members, managers and fellow directors. Sponsored by the Kansas Cooperative Council, the Director Development Program (DDP) is specifically designed for directors of local farmers’ cooperatives. Regardless of the type or size of your local cooperative, having a firm grasp on the basics plays a crucial role in directors being able to effectively exercise their responsibilities. The information provided/taught in DDP allows directors to serve effectively as leaders of a business enterprise. DDP is made possible, thanks to the support and involvement of the following businesses and entities: CoBank, KFSA and Kansas State University.