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June 2021
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
Interested in learning more about the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program? Join us for this informative session with hosts Tim Mohr, Business Development Manager, FEA Program and Russel Baskin, National Director, Education & Programming, Family Enterprise Canada. We will discuss the complexities of the field of family enterprise advising, and Academic Director, Wendy Sage-Hayward, will discuss the core teachings of the Program and how it can enhance your technical skills. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into…
Find out more »FEA Community Update
To keep you in the 'know' with all that's happening here at Family Enterprise Canada, we've planned two dates for you to connect with your peers, and learn about all the new programs, events and resources designed specifically for FEAs! As special guests, FEA Ambassadors will join the session to share our vision of this incredible FEA Community . We encourage you to ask questions and explore your membership opportunities. Please reserve your seat today! Event Details When Who Can…
Find out more »FEA – Community Call: Engaging the Rising Generation in a Digital Age
How do we motivate todays youth to reduce their screen time and be more productive? In today's world, technology is very important however, how much is too much? What about all the other important skills our children need to learn? This is the question many parents likely wonder about these days. Let's discuss some ideas and strategies through the lens of the family business. Can we leverage the opportunities the family business presents to help build these skills? How will…
Find out more »FEA Community Update – Take 2
To keep you in the 'know' with all that's happening here at Family Enterprise Canada, we've planned two dates for you to connect with your peers, and learn about all the new programs, events and resources designed specifically for FEAs! Susan St. Amand, Interim Board Chair and FEA Ambassadors Holly Simmons and Jeff Noble will join the session to share their experiences in our incredible community. We encourage you to ask questions and explore your membership opportunities. If you weren't…
Find out more »July 2021
FEA – Community Call: The Sibling Effect: What’s required to successfully prepare for a sibling partnership?
Transitioning to a sibling partnership is a complex process. Not only will the business function differently, but siblings will require a new set of skills not necessarily modeled by the founding generation. Early in their careers, siblings focus on learning the ins and outs of the business, working in parallel with one another while relying on the founder for direction. They develop their own style, build leadership skills and find their niche. As conversations turn to succession, siblings can be…
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September 2021
Family Enterprise Advisor Program Q & A
Interested in learning more about the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) Program? Join us for this informative session with host Tim Mohr, Business Development Manager. We will discuss the complexities of the field of family enterprise advising, and Academic Director, Wendy Sage-Hayward, will discuss the core teachings of the Program and how it can enhance your technical skills. We will explain the qualifications required to be accepted into the FEA Program and the application process. Details will also be provided on…
Find out more »October 2021
FEA – Community Call: Unravelling the Dynamics
Tension and friction are growing among shareholders and family members with hidden agendas, suspicion and power plays visible within the family business leadership. Promised opportunities as a shareholder for the next generation are not being honoured. The process and structures designed to measure the success of family members working in the business have been neglected. Communication is experienced as manipulative, protective, and guarded ongoingly erodes the trust within family and shareholders. The family, business and ownership governance created has become…
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