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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You chose our community to be your safe space. Come see how you can make the most of it! In this information session, you will hear about the events, programs, and resources you can experience & enjoy with your peers. Whether you are an existing member or new to our community, save your seat to discover all the opportunities you can embrace to empower your journey as a Family Business in the Foundational Experience or as a Family Enterprise Advisor…
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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…
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Why are views on the value of advisory boards so mixed in the family enterprise community? The nature and circumstances of each enterprise and their advisory boards vary widely. Join us for this informative webinar where we will discuss the importance of your advisory board and the frustrations that come with it. What are the common threads? How do we decide when a board is important, and what kind of board is required? What are the things that make a difference…
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Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) season is back! Join us online for the BC FEYA celebration. It's time to come together to honour and celebrate this year's finalists - Kalesnikoff and Prestige Hotels & Resorts! For the past 35 years, our FEYA ceremonies have become a cornerstone of our community; giving us an opportunity to recognize and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses. More than an award, FEYA is a reminder of how much family enterprises matter…
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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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This webinar will start a conversation with family business practitioners about the key role and influence that gender plays in the family business setting. We believe this work can help you smooth succession, access talent, understand conflict, and maintain healthy business family relationships. We will define gender and explore how it affects not only women but men, and also teams, families, businesses, and cultures. We will discuss two case studies from the field that will highlight key challenges related to…
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Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) season is back! Join us online for the Ontario FEYA celebration. It's time to come together to honour and celebrate this year's finalists - Gerrie Electric, Gilas Management and Tomlinson Group of Companies! For the past 35 years, our FEYA ceremonies have become a cornerstone of our community; giving us an opportunity to recognize and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses. More than an award, FEYA is a reminder of how much…
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When family business cases make the front page of the newspaper, it's not usually because of good news, but more of an "OMG - did you see what happened with the __________ family?" This summer, Richard Robinson passed away at the age of 84, and once his will became public, the decisions he had made regarding his shares of the family business became international news. Scholastic Corp., which Robinson took over from his father and built into a huge publishing…
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Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA) season is back! Join us in-person for our Quebec FEYA celebration. It's time to come together to honour and celebrate this year's finalists - Ed Brunet and Associates Canada Inc., GROUPE AGF INC. and Southshore Industries Ltd.! For the past 35 years, our FEYA ceremonies have become a cornerstone of our community; giving us an opportunity to recognize and promote the achievements of Canadian family businesses. More than an award, FEYA is a…
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