264 | Navigating Change: Will Basham on Driving Efficiency and Growth at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, High Plains Ponderosa Dairy COO, Will Basham, discusses the importance of cultivating a positive culture and adapting technology in the dairy industry to enhance efficiency and performance.
He emphasizes the significance of data-driven management in identifying issues before they become critical and highlights tools for improving operational efficiency. Basham also shares his experiences in managing people and processes during an expansion project, focusing on the integration of milking speed and breeding strategies to optimize productivity.
Additionally, he explores the value of understanding communication and learning styles to foster a more effective work environment.
This episode is sponsored by Micro Technologies
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00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Guest Speaker
00:41 Sponsorship and Guest Introduction
01:01 Will Basham's Journey to High Plains Ponderosa Dairy
02:05 Culture and Technology at High Plains
04:05 Facility Setup and Management
07:34 Core Technologies and Data Management
10:38 Team Communication and Efficiency
15:06 Understanding and Leveraging Team Dynamics
20:16 Managing Exceptions and Daily Operations
21:17 Daily Routine and Priorities
22:50 Managing Chaos and Consistency
24:26 Data-Driven Problem Solving
25:58 Individual Cow Management
27:35 Milking Speed and Efficiency
29:36 Breeding Strategies and Herd Composition
31:26 The Role of AI in Dairy Management
34:26 Future Goals and Communication Challenges
36:26 Advice for Young Professionals
38:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
