Even the best strategy creates little value without successful execution. This product focuses on turning plans into action by building stakeholder alignment, leading change, and driving accountability across teams. Participants will learn practical approaches to implementation, leadership influence, and measuring success while advancing strategic initiatives.
Learner Outcomes
After completing this product, learners will be able to:
- Develop actionable implementation plans for strategic initiatives.
- Build stakeholder alignment and commitment around shared goals.
- Apply leadership practices that support organizational change and innovation.
- Define success metrics and monitor progress toward strategic objectives
Speakers
Brendan Niemira, PhD
Chief Science & Technology Officer, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Dr. Niemira serves as IFT's Chief Science & Technology Officer, providing scientific leadership across the organization. Prior to joining IFT, he spent more than 25 years as a research microbiologist and lead scientist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. He is an IFT Fellow, former IFT Board member, and past Chair of the Biotechnology Division. Throughout his career, he has contributed extensively to food science research, scientific communication, and professional leadership development.
Jeff Varcoe, PhD
Vice President, Quality Assurance & Food Safety, The J.M. Smucker Company
Dr. Varcoe is Vice President of Quality Assurance & Food Safety at The J.M. Smucker Co. In this role, he oversees quality systems, food safety programs, and regulatory excellence across a large consumer packaged goods portfolio. He joins the series to provide practical perspectives on strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership within complex food organizations.
Sean Leighton
Global Vice President, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory, Cargill
Sean Leighton serves as Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory at Cargill, leading efforts to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of the global food supply. He is a longtime leader within the food science profession, having served as IFT President and currently as IFT Treasurer. His experience spans global operations, strategic leadership, risk management, and organizational transformation.
Upon completion of any online course, you will be able to view and print a personalized Certificate of Completion. You will have access to this course for one year from the date of purchase.
Even the best strategy creates little value without successful execution. This product focuses on turning plans into action by building stakeholder alignment, leading change, and driving accountability across teams. Participants will learn practical approaches to implementation, leadership influence, and measuring success while advancing strategic initiatives.
Learner Outcomes
After completing this product, learners will be able to:
- Develop actionable implementation plans for strategic initiatives.
- Build stakeholder alignment and commitment around shared goals.
- Apply leadership practices that support organizational change and innovation.
- Define success metrics and monitor progress toward strategic objectives
Speakers
Brendan Niemira, PhD
Chief Science & Technology Officer, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Dr. Niemira serves as IFT's Chief Science & Technology Officer, providing scientific leadership across the organization. Prior to joining IFT, he spent more than 25 years as a research microbiologist and lead scientist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. He is an IFT Fellow, former IFT Board member, and past Chair of the Biotechnology Division. Throughout his career, he has contributed extensively to food science research, scientific communication, and professional leadership development.
Jeff Varcoe, PhD
Vice President, Quality Assurance & Food Safety, The J.M. Smucker Company
Dr. Varcoe is Vice President of Quality Assurance & Food Safety at The J.M. Smucker Co. In this role, he oversees quality systems, food safety programs, and regulatory excellence across a large consumer packaged goods portfolio. He joins the series to provide practical perspectives on strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership within complex food organizations.
Sean Leighton
Global Vice President, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory, Cargill
Sean Leighton serves as Global Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory at Cargill, leading efforts to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of the global food supply. He is a longtime leader within the food science profession, having served as IFT President and currently as IFT Treasurer. His experience spans global operations, strategic leadership, risk management, and organizational transformation.
Upon completion of any online course, you will be able to view and print a personalized Certificate of Completion. You will have access to this course for one year from the date of purchase.
