This Event is Exclusively for Personnel of Commercial Greenhouse Operations
What if the real barrier to your pest
outbreak-free greenhouse isn’t pests…
But People Problems No One Talks About?
Join us for a 4-hour, in-person free workshop (with lunch) focused on aligning teams, improving communication, and preventing the internal friction that quietly limits performance
— without adding more pressure to your day.
BONUS Early bird gift for the first 20 registrants:
FREE DISC Personality Profile Assessments for 4 People ($1000 Value)
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February 5, 2026
Best Western Plus
Leamington ON
10:00am - 2:00pm
Lunch Included
Most greenhouse production problems often start between people before they ever reach the crop.
What quietly limits performance is rarely a lack of skill, effort, or experience — It’s the misalignments that build up.
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Instructions are interpreted differently
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Important conversations are delayed or avoided
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Frustrations are left unresolved
Over time, this hidden friction slows response time, duplicates work, drains energy, and turns avoidable issues into real losses.
If that's already costing you time or momentum, or you want to prevent it, then this workshop is for you.
This is a practical, 4-hour working session
for people inside greenhouse operations who
influence how teams communicate, coordinate,
and move work forward.
Leaders are encouraged to bring their key team members:​
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Owners with executive or department leaders
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Head Growers with growers or production leads
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IPM Managers with scouts or IPM team members
Working through alignment together creates faster clarity, shared language, and better follow-through back at your operation.
Instead of theory, you'll work through three practical frameworks that help teams realign before friction turns to conflict.
These are tools you can use immediately.
DISC Personalities
in the Greenhouse
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Learn how different personality styles communicate, decide, and react under pressure — and how misreading these differences creates unnecessary friction.
When styles are understood, communication becomes clearer and alignment improves.
The 4 Conversations
Framework
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A simple structure for having
the right conversation at
the right time.
This prevents small misunderstandings from lingering and keeps teams aligned before issues escalate.
Cause & Effect
Conflict Diagram
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A clear, visual way to identify where alignment broke down, separate symptoms from root causes, and resolve issues at their source
— not on the surface.
PLUS!
Exclusive Access to a Private WhatsApp Group for Greenhouse Leaders
Alignment doesn’t stop after four hours.
​Participants receive access to a private, non-commercial WhatsApp group for greenhouse leaders across ownership, production, and IPM — people who carry responsibility and think in terms of outcomes.
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Share practical insights, questions, and real scenarios as they arise
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Learn from peers facing similar people and operational challenges
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Apply the tools from this workshop with support, not guesswork
NO sales, pressure, or obligation. Just ongoing access to perspective, experience, and shared thinking — so you’re not trying to solve people problems alone.
BONUS Early bird free gift for the first 20 registrants:
FREE DISC Personality Profile Assessments ($1000 Value)
The first 20 registrants will receive DISC personality profile assessments for up to four people per greenhouse at no additional cost — upon attending the workshop.
DISC assessments help you:
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Understand how different team members communicate and interpret information
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Identify decision-making and response patterns under pressure
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Reduce friction caused by mismatched communication styles
By pairing these profiles with the frameworks covered in the workshop, teams gain a shared language that improves alignment, speeds up communication, and prevents small misunderstandings from escalating into conflict.
This bonus is offered to early registrants only and is designed to accelerate application of the workshop tools back at the operation.
Don't Just Take Our Word for it.
Client Testimonial
"Crop Defenders Ltd. has been a key strategic partner for Great Northern Hydroponics, serving as the primary supplier for our biological crop protection program. They consistently delivered accurate administration, competitive pricing, and dependable service, supported by clear, responsive communication that made working with their team seamless and efficient.
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What truly sets Crop Defenders apart is their commitment to adding value beyond products. Through their DISC personality profile training and coaching, our team gained powerful insights into individual strengths, communication styles, and team dynamics. This understanding significantly improved collaboration, alignment, and overall organizational effectiveness.
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By combining technical excellence with a strong focus on people and culture, Crop Defenders demonstrates a holistic approach to partnership that drives results. Their professionalism, service mindset, and investment in client success make them an outstanding supplier and trusted long-term partner."
Guido van het Hof
President, Great Northern Hydroponics
Facilitated by
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Dr. Ishtiaq Rao, PhD
CEO & Co-Founder, Crop Defenders Ltd.
Dr. Ishtiaq works directly with greenhouse leadership, production, and IPM teams across North America to build scalable pest management systems that reduce the risk of production losses from outbreaks.
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He has trained and worked closely with leading thinkers in leadership, organizational design, and human systems, and brings that experience into practical, real-world greenhouse operations. He is a board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Canada Bridge and Detroit Chapters and has participated in multiple EO learning programs focused on executive decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
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Dr. Ishtiaq has been invited to speak by the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO), the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, AmericanHort, ANBP, IOBC, and IBMA.
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His facilitation of this workshop centers on helping greenhouse leaders protect their time and attention by improving alignment — so teams perform better without added pressure.
You won't want to risk missing out on this.
Misalignment is expensive, emotionally, financially and operationally.
Join us for this free workshop, and learn 3 proven tools you can use immediately to improve communication flow, make decisions move faster, and prevent issues from escalating.