Assessment Overload - There are dozens of personality and assessment tools. Choosing the right ones for your organization is one challenge, but then ensuring that you know how to incorporate the data into your leadership strategy is another. We will explore various options on the market and discuss practical application. ... read more

Regardless of the economic outlook, how can you position your company to grow? If applicable, learn from the last recession. What worked/didn?t work for your business? Look for opportunities Incorporate Scenario Planning and be mindful of your customer mix Communicate with your stakeholders Regardless of the economic outlook, how can you position your company to grow? If applicable, learn from the last recession. What worked or didn't work for your business? * Look for opportunities * Incorporate Scenario Planning and be mindful of your customer mix * Communicate with your stakeholders * Come hear how these family business leaders remained successful during recessions and other economic downturns. Panelists: Dan Erb, Jones Metal Products Sanjay Patel, A-1 Nursing Care Kathy Warnick, Warnick Consultants Facilitated by Tim Martin, JACO Advisory Group ... read more

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The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required. ... read more

Effective Communication Among Generations - Staying on top of communication can be difficult. Add to that the need to communicate with family members across different generations and with increasing reliance on technology - there are bound to be a few missed steps. We’ll talk about what makes effective communication, explore what you’re already doing well, and discuss the differences in expectations among different age groups to gain insight and grow. ... read more

The In’s and Out’s of the Ohio Unemployment System We’re bringing the ODJFS experts to the table to discuss the qualifications for unemployment insurance, separations from employment and how to respond to them, an overview of the SIDES System, fraud prevention and to share various resources that may be helpful to attendees/employer representatives. We’ll also give an update on the recruiting landscape. Be sure to bring your questions so you can leave prepared to navigate the Ohio’s unemployment system like a boss! Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR and Conway member, will lead the discussion and provide her expertise on the challenges that face family businesses. Don't miss this in-person opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley ... read more

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Join us for a live webinar with Ryan Yeoman, a Professional EOS Implementer. This is the second* in a series of three sessions on using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System®) tools to improve meetings and accountability at all levels in your family business. In this session, Ryan will cover IDS and how to use this tool in L10 meetings. IDS stands for Identify-Discuss-Solve and is a way to help get to and through the issues that matter most. ... read more

Having ''The Talk'' - Succession & Other Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents - When there is no succession plan in a family business, it can cause family strife, bad leadership, and a lack of focus, all of which eventually could cause the company to fail. Discussing the transition of leadership can be emotionally charged and challenging, but addressing this topic with parents is a crucial step towards ensuring the business's future and maintaining family unity. Join us for this discussion, along with other emotionally taxing difficult conversations with aging parents, such as caregiving and financial management. We'll explore some tips and tricks for fostering an open dialogue crucial for emotional conversations and effective communication techniques ... read more

How do you fire a family member and still show up at Thanksgiving dinner? What happens when a family member quits the business and with it the relationship? Why are difficult conversations so fraught when it comes to business and family? Our panelists will discuss times when they faced dilemmas in the business that threatened the family harmony and how they dealt with them. ... read more

Avoid Burnout, Practice Resilience - Yes, that's right, we talkin' bout practice. Resilience doesn't need to be something we acquire only in hard times, or when we are already burned out. By understanding the elements of being resilient, you can build it into a maintenance plan that helps you stay focused, grounded, and well before you reach a tipping point. ... read more

The CEO Peer Group of Rising and New Leaders of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

The Conway Strong CEO Peer Group is for Presidents and CEOs of family-owned businesses. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

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For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required. ... read more

Value creation is a mindset that helps drive short-term and long-term strategy and growth, creating enhanced profitability and favorable opportunities for all parties involved in the business. Join the team from Schneider Downs as they address: What is value creation and why does it matter? How value creation impacts family businesses Overview of the value creation process Specific steps involved in the value creation process Typical timeline Investment Measures of success ... read more

The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions will provide group members the opportunity to get and share advice on EOS best practices as well as implementation challenges and other issues they are facing. Facilitated by Kim Troy, Civilis Consulting. ... read more

War of the Ages - Navigating Generational Issues in Family Business - New hires or young next gens bring a fresh perspective, new ideas, and technological know-how. Senior leaders are knowledgeable, experienced, and wise. Why, therefore, are we all sometimes unable to get along? We'll explore what constitutes effective communication and talk about the disparities in expectations among various age groups. Additionally, we will discuss how frustrating it can be to deal with tenured staff members' ''we've always done it this way'' mentality when your suggestions for advancement and change are consistently turned down or completely ignored. ... read more

Establishing Personal Values Within the Bigger Picture - Defining values is critical for success in business. We hope to work where our values and company values align. We’ll discuss how to navigate differences in values from one generation to the next within the family business and how to create a personal values statement that will guide your behaviors at the office and reflect your family’s and company’s values. We’ll also examine how establishing values can eliminate unnecessary conflict in the office. ... read more

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