I fully appreciate the opportunity I have had to participate in such a Program and

hence I extend my thanks to my sponsors, Cotton Research and Development

Corporation, Auscott and Cotton Seed Distributors. I particularly am grateful that

they continued to support me as I moved away from cotton. The cotton industry

of Australia is fortunate to possess such organisations that see the value in

'grooming' young leaders to tackle rural issues.

My aim is to be involved in the cotton industry in Australia again in the future,

perhaps as part of my 'extra curricular activities', when the right opportunity

presents itself. It would be great to put some of my leadership learnings into

practice at some level within the Australian cotton industry.

In conclusion I want to list six key messages Ito0k away from one session we

had specifically on leadership that I found quite constructive and am aiming to

putinto my everyday thoughts:

I. Plan, Plan, Plan

2. Make sound and timely decisions

3. Understand strengths and weaknesses

4. Lead by example

5. Keep your team informed

6. Consequences are real