Based on research carried out within the farming community and academic studies, this book assesses the core skills needed to become a successful farm manager.<br><br>Observation, anticipation of plan outcomes, and risk management are identified as key requirements, and each of these categories is broken down into isolated skills such as problem definition and visual observation, which are in turn analyzed. Practical methods for acquiring or improving each skill are covered in detail, with practice exercises to engage the reader in active participation.