That sounds like an ideal setting! I love getting out of my comfort zone and learning new ways of doing things.
 The idea of meeting new people and learning best practices in new interactive ways definitely intrigues me.
 If they’re a group of the right people, I could probably get comfortable with a more interactive approach.
 I’m pretty skeptical about how this could work for me, but willing to try.
 Ugh: I hate the idea of interactive “group work,” I’d much rather tackle the books on my own.

 This is a perfect description of me! I tend to lose interest in classroom and book lessons.
 I’m intrigued at how I could learn differently in a case-study and simulation environment.
 
I prefer a balance of traditional classroom presentations with some interactive group work
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 I’m not sure that ‘hands on’ is really the best way to learn.
 Nope: I’m happiest with more one-way lecture & reading formats.

 Absolutely! I have been actively seeking an expanded network of peers and ideas, this is ideal for me.
 Now that you mention it, my network has gotten a little predictable. Some fresh ideas and new perspectives would be good.
 I’m intrigued by the idea, but skeptical about how a new network of people will really help me with real business problems.
 My internal staff team really provides most of the support I need to develop new ideas.
 
 I turn down opportunities to share ideas with peers, worried about competitors learning my plans.

 Definitely: I’m confident that I could improve my skills in all of those areas! The marketplace changes so fast it’s hard to stay current.
 I feel pretty confident in my skills in one of the three areas, but could definitely use improvement in the other two.
 I guess there’s always something new to learn, even though I’m pretty confident in all my skills.
 There may be a small percentage of the information that would be useful to me as a refresher course.
 I think my business skills are just fine. It’s the economy that isn’t cooperating.

 “I think it’s critical that the program is designed by someone who understands commercial horticulture and can help us apply business best practices in a way that’s relevant.”
 “Horticulture is unique. It’s hard to imagine I would get the best value unless the program was designed by someone who understands my business”
 “I think I could probably get as much value from generic programs as from a personalized one.”
 “I think it’s a bit of a myth that someone who understands my business can do a better job helping our industry become more profitable.”
 “If I’m going to attend a program, I definitely don’t want it to be put together by someone who knows commercial horticulture. I already know my industry, I need other insights.”

 No question! I wish I had this option five years ago – but I’ve blocked off my calendar and am excited to get started as soon as possible.
 I know it’s a big time commitment and I’ll have to figure some things out, but I don’t want to lose another year of possible gains.
 I’m hopeful my team can step up and fill in some of the times that I’m going to be gone.
 Honestly, I’m not sure where I’ll find the time right now with how lean we’re running – maybe in a few years things will be better?
 I’m so critical to the day-to-day operations that I can’t afford 10 days away from my operations to focus more strategically.

 No question: the money is already allocated and this is a smart investment for our company’s future.
 I can find the resources: long-term this program should have more value to our company than any new piece of equipment or advertising we’re going to do this season.
  I think I can justify the investment to the rest of the team.
 I’m really not sure. I’ll have to think hard about where that funding will come from.
 Yikes. I’m trying to figure out how to make payroll every week.