Families in Business

Featuring lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and dynamic interactions, this program draws on faculty members' family business research and consulting work with family companies. You and other family business teams from around the world will discover strategies and best practices that will enable you to meet today's business objectives while planning for the future.

During this family business management program, you will work privately within your own team to create a customized plan that positions your company for ongoing success. A professional family business facilitator will help your team identify your particular challenges and goals and create a practical action plan you can implement immediately. With focused time away from day-to-day concerns, you will be able to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and work together to pursue your objectives.

Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.

Program Approach: Family Business Governance

The program's curriculum is centered on the unique importance of developing an interconnected family business. Guided by a three-component approach to structure, you will explore family business best practices and how to avoid and address issues in family relationships, business operations, and wealth management.

As you build your understanding of the role of governance in family businesses, you will prepare to create and/or refine your company's approach to people and processes, the fundamental building blocks of a successful family business.