Management risks and leadership competences of a manager in the context of strategic development of an agricultural enterprise

Abstract

The article examines the theoretical and applied foundations of forming an agricultural enterprise development strategy under conditions of economic turbulence, climate change, and the transition to environmentally safe production. It is substantiated that a modern agricultural enterprise operates in an environment of increased uncertainty, where performance depends not only on resource potential but also on the ability to adapt strategically, identify risks in a timely manner, and implement environmentally oriented management decisions. It is determined that the development strategy should be based on a combination of economic resilience, climate adaptability, environmental safety, and organizational flexibility. The content of risk management is revealed as an integrated element of strategic management that includes the identification, assessment, ranking, and prevention of production, financial, market, environmental, and institutional risks. It is proved that the effectiveness of strategy implementation is largely determined by the manager’s leadership competencies, in particular the ability for strategic thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, change management, team interaction, and the implementation of environmentally responsible management values. It is generalized that under current conditions, the agricultural enterprise development strategy should be adaptive, preventive, and comprehensive, while the combination of risk management and the leader’s managerial potential serves as a key prerequisite for ensuring competitiveness, resilience, and long-term efficiency of agribusiness.