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Peer Group Programs

Peer groups provide a confidential environment for idea exchange, family business education, and personal growth.

Peer groups are one of the most powerful and best learning forums offered by the Conway Center for Family Business.

They present an opportunity to learn by seeking advice from peers and professionals who have "been there, done that" and who are willing to share their experiences and knowledge. Each peer group has a shared purpose and agreed upon expectations. In addition, participants commit to respecting the confidentiality of group members.

Peer Groups

CEO

This peer group is for Presidents/CEOs.  Non-competing family business leaders come together monthly in a confidential environment to discuss business, personal or family business related issues. Participants can seek input and advice when discussing executive level business issues.  Accountability, personal support, and feedback from peers are important components of this group.

Facilitator: Jill Hofmans, Executive Director
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $1500/year
Pre-approval to join? Yes

C-Suite Non-Family Leaders

This peer group is for non-family executives. Non-competing family business leaders come together monthly in a confidential environment to discuss business, personal or family business related issues.  Participant can seek input and advice when discussing executive level business issues and the challenges and opportunities of being a non-family leader in a family run business.

Facilitator: Jill Hofmans, Executive Director
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $500/year
Pre-approval to join? Yes

EOS Integrator

This peer 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.

Please note, this group is for companies that are already running EOS and limited to one member/company.

Facilitator: Kim Troy, Founder and CEO of Civilis Consulting
Frequency: Quarterly
Fee: FREE for Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? Yes

Leadership Development

This peer group addresses relevant leadership challenges and opportunities while providing the strategies to effectively manage them. This is a very collaborative group open to all that encourages peer-to-peer discussions, provides support to one another while gaining clarity on key leadership challenges.

Facilitator: Jackie Schetter, founder of Lead for Culture
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: FREE for all Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No, this is a drop-in group, but meeting RSVP is required

Generously sponsored by Park National Bank

Manufacturing/Logistics C-Level Peer Group

This peer group is for C-Level executives in manufacturing or logistics family-owned businesses. The group meets quarterly over breakfast to discuss industry-specific trends and topics, as well as family business issues. The session topics are decided in advance.

Facilitator: Jeff Cope of JACO Advisory Group
Frequency: Quarterly
Fee: FREE for Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? Yes

 

Next Generation Leaders

This peer group is for next generation family business members who are interested in assuming greater leadership roles in their family-owned business. Specific content and group discussion relevant and necessary for growth as a next gen family business leader will be addressed each month. This is a very collaborative group that encourages seeking input and advice when discussing leadership challenges and opportunities of being a next gen.

Facilitator: Mike O'Donnell of Integrated Leadership Systems
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: FREE for Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No, but this is a drop-in group for family business members only, meeting RSVP is required

Rising CEO

This peer group is for next gens who are imminently next in line or who have recently taken over running the family business. Non-competing family business leaders come together monthly in a confidential environment to discuss business, personal or family business related issues. Participants can seek input and advice when discussing executive level business issues and the challenges and opportunities of being a next gen.

Facilitator: Jill Hofmans, Executive Director
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $900/year
Pre-approval to join? Yes

Women In Family Business

This peer group is for women - both family and non-family - who own, work for, or play a supporting role in a family business. Topics addressing leadership, self-care, effective communication, and skills for managing conflict resolution will be the focus of these sessions that allow for connection, sharing, inspiration, and support.

Facilitators: Bea Wolper and Kelly Jasin of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: FREE for all Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No, this is a drop-in group, but meeting RSVP is required

Quarterly Roundtables

Human Resources

These collaborative sessions explore hot topics in Human Resources from a family-owned business perspective.  The content and collective knowledge of the group provides resources and insight to help make good decisions in a changing business environment. These sessions are beneficial to members who manage the HR functions by default and HR professionals with training and experience - but all are welcome.

Facilitator: Sharon DeLay of GO-HR
Frequency: Quarterly
Fee: FREE for all Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No, this is a drop-in group, but meeting RSVP is required

Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley

Succession Planning

From inter-family dynamics to strategic planning, these interactive sessions will provide the foundation for transitioning the family business to the next generation. This program is not just for founders/owners - attending together with successors or next gens is very important and beneficial.

Facilitator: Facilitated by Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ Law
Frequency: Quarterly
Fee: FREE for all Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No, this is a drop-in group, but meeting RSVP is required

Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley

Interested in joining a peer group? Not sure how to get started?

Peer Groups are open to all Conway Center members and their employees. Except for the C-Suite Peer Groups – all peer groups are drop-in, you just need to RSVP and show up!

If you have any questions, visit the Peer Group FAQs or contact Amy Dotts, COO and Events Manager at ADotts@FamilyBusinessCenter.com

Peer Groups Frequently Asked Questions

Peer Groups meet monthly and are small groups, ranging from 6-15. These small, topic-driven facilitated groups provide a confidential environment for idea exchange, family business education, and personal growth. Peer Groups give you an opportunity to learn by seeking advice from professionals and peers who have “been there, done that” and who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences – all while respecting the confidentiality of members in a small group setting.

Roundtables are larger peer groups that do not meet monthly. The peer-to-peer interaction and learning from each other is still an integral part of the sessions, but these are often more didactic in nature.

Session descriptions, dates, times and locations for each specific group can be found by clicking the Learn More button in each description above.  A complete listing of peer group sessions can be found here.  Facilitators keep the unique needs of family businesses in mind while preparing and delivering best practice-based content.

Most Peer Groups are open to all Conway Center members and their employees. Note that each session description will further delineate who may attend.  Click the Learn More button in the group description for further specifications.

Except for the C-Suite Peer Groups – all Peer Groups are drop-in, you just need to RSVP and show up!  Simply RSVP via the register button through the website or send an email to Amy at: adotts@familybusinesscenter.com.

On select Peer Group pages you will see a mailing list form. By joining a Peer Group mailing list, you will receive an email invitation of the topic and location one week prior to each session, along with a link to RSVP.  You do not need to belong to a mailing list to attend, it is just a convenience to alert you to upcoming sessions.

Note that not all Peer Groups have mailing lists as some groups are not open to all. Roundtable and webinar invitations are sent to the entire membership.  If you already receive invitations, please complete the form to continue - we're cleaning up our lists and want to make sure we do not send you emails you do not want.

Yes, except for the C-Suite peer groups and Next Gen Leaders.  Service Providers are welcome to attend the Leadership Development, and Women in Family Business Peer Groups.  Service Providers are also welcome and encouraged to attend the Human Resources and Succession Planning Roundtables.

Webinars and all of our Monthly Educational Programs are also open to Service Provider members.  For full list of programs, visit the Programs page of our website.

The C-Suite Peer Groups, EOS Integrator, and the Manufacturing/Logistics Peer Groups have an additional fee to attend – all others are FREE as part of your Conway Center membership.  This includes all family AND non-family employees!

Most Peer Groups are held on the 2nd floor of the Griffin Student Center at Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Sunbury Rd, Columbus, OH 43219.  There is free parking in the lot but you must display a PARKING PASS.  Session descriptions, dates, times and locations are found here.

Sure!  We ask you to register so we can have a name tent for you and make appropriate arrangements based on group size.  If you forget, please come anyway!

Please just send Amy an email at adotts@familybusinesscenter.com if you know in advance that you are unable to attend.

No, only Conway Center members are eligible to participate in Peer Groups. 

If you are interested in Conway Center membership, you are welcome to attend a monthly educational program as our guest.  Please contact Amy at adotts@familybusinesscenter.com for more information.

Feel free to reach out anytime to Amy Dotts, COO and Events Manager at adotts@familybusinesscenter.com or 614-847-0160.

I still have questions. How can I get more information about Peer Groups and Roundtables?

Contact Amy Dotts, COO and Events Manager at adotts@familybusinesscenter.com or 614-847-0160

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Learn more about membership and APPLY TODAY to access Peer Groups and other Conway Center offerings!

Events Calendar - CCFB Peer Group

Thursday Dec 2, 2021
L2 Holiday Happy Hour & Book Swap! We will be meeting at Robin Enterprises (thank you Lindsey!) on Thur Dec. 2 from 5-6:30 pm for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a BOOK SWAP! Donna will orchestrate how this works, but please bring a favorite book (fiction or non-fiction) WRAPPED to swap with the group. ... read more
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Wednesday Dec 8, 2021
Finding motivation when feeling discouraged Figuring out the “why” Steps to move in the right direction Facilitator: Scott Galloway, Galloway Resource Partners Our Next Generation Leaders Peer Group is for up-and-coming family business members who are interested in assuming greater leadership roles in their family-owned business. Each month, the group will discuss topics that are relevant and necessary to growth as a next gen leader from goal setting, to business valuation, to succession planning, and more. ... read more
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Wednesday Dec 8, 2021
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
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Thursday Dec 9, 2021
Year-end Tax Planning: Denial, Inertia, Confusion, Crystal Balling, Fear, Urgency - What to Do? With so many unknowns given the recent tax proposals from the Biden administration, it can be difficult to determine what these proposals might mean for your family business. Join us for this important updated discussion so that you are prepared to act quickly should the provisions become law. ... read more
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Financial Dashboards Part 2 & Planning Session for 2022 Topics! Please plan to join us as we welcome back Hilary Dodson from Kaiser Consulting as our guest contributor for the first portion of this session, covering financial dashboards (more details coming soon). The second half of this session will be devoted to planning topics/format for 2022! We hope you join us for this important planning session! ... read more
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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
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Tuesday Jan 4, 2022
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
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Thursday Jan 6, 2022
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
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Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Get Your Groove Back! Join us for a session themed “Get Your Groove Back” with motivational speaker Tracie Patten. We’ll look at human responses to trials, unpack why we react the way we do, switch our mindset to get through any hardship and find the woman you were designed to be. This will be an interactive and thought-provoking session sure to kick off your New Year with excitement about your journey ahead. The Women in Family Business Peer Group provides women leaders a safe space to learn, share and grow when discussion topics with members facing the same challenges. All Conway Center women are invited to attend these sessions! Generously sponsored by KeyBank ... read more
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Topic: Building Trust with Non-Family Staff Facilitator: M.J. Clark, Integrated Leadership Systems Sometimes staff are reluctant or nervous to engage fully and be transparent with family members, who are often perceived as intimidating. We’ll discuss how to break down walls to allow more authenticity in the workplace so family members will understand staff and missed organizational opportunities more completely. ... read more
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Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Family Business Employment Guidelines - Hiring family members in your family business is both an opportunity and a challenge of family business. It is very important to clearly delineate between the family member relationship and the employee relationship and to define clear expectations. Join us in a discussion of best practices when employing family members including: Will family members seeking full-time employment be encouraged to work in an outside business venture before joining the family business? Should your family business have a ''no in-laws'' policy? Should a job be created for a family member when no openings are currently available? What is the rationale for this decision? How to go about establishing boundaries and ways of avoiding favoritism of family members? Do family members have to adhere to behavior and performance standards established for other associates? This session will be offered virtually via ZOOM and is FREE to attend for all employees of any member business who belong to the Conway Center! ... read more
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Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Goals & Intentions for the New Year! - Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more
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Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
With the great resignation still under way, now may be a good time to conduct stay interviews with your employees and new(er) hires to find out what’s working and what opportunities you have to improve your retention rates. We’ll explore who to talk to, when to talk, what to ask, and what to do with the information you learn. We’ll touch on culture and the Employee Value Proposition as part of our time together. Bring your best stay interview questions to share! During this in-person program, Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will lead the discussion and provide her expertise of 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 Sharon! ... read more
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