The Conway Center for Family Business provides highly relevant, topical and original programming that helps members learn, stay informed and share experiences with their peers. These family-focused educational programs are unique to the Center and cannot be found anywhere else in Central Ohio.
In addition, we offer enjoyable social interactions that allow members to build strong relationships. We believe that some of the most productive experiences are created in less formal, group settings where relationships can be built, ideas shared and new opportunities hatched.
Just some of these activities include our annual Family Business Awards & Expo, Monthly Educational Programs, Networking and Social Events and Peer Groups. Please see our Events Calendar for topics that can provide solutions to your family business challenge.
Events Calendar - CCFB Peer Group
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday May 9, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Aug 8, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
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.
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Thursday May 23, 2024
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.
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Thursday Jun 27, 2024
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.
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
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.
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
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.
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
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.
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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
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.
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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.
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
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.
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
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.
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Friday Jun 7, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, EOS Integrator
Thursday May 9, 2024
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
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Wednesday Apr 3, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Emotional Intelligence within the Family -
Self-Awareness and emotional intelligence go hand in hand, but how do we differentiate between the two concepts? We’ll talk about how emotional intelligence is the key to self-awareness, why it’s increasingly needed in today’s workplace, and how to grow in emotional intelligence. We’ll also look at how emotional intelligence helps us handle conflict and confrontation on the job.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday May 8, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
How Unlocking Your Creativity is a Key to Greater Fulfillment -
“I’m not that creative!” Have you had this thought before? The truth is we are all creative by nature. Understanding our individual creativity can help us grow in self-awareness, add tremendous value to our business, and lead to a more fulfilling life. We’ll discuss what creativity really is, how it shows up, and how to tap into it for greater growth and satisfaction.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Oct 9, 2024
Curiosity as a Component of Success
Every day, we deal with stressors and difficulties. So often, our focus seems to be on how to get rid of those trials, and that costs time and energy. But what if there was a way to see those problems in a way that would increase our energy and lead us to greater performance? The answer is found in tapping into curiosity. We will discuss ways that curiosity is a superpower in the workplace and highlight how it can strengthen relationships within the family.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Simplifying Success for Our Family Business -
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re certainly not alone! How do we build success, maintain relationships, take care of ourselves, and show up for our family? The answer lies in a surprisingly effective method of amplifying by simplifying. This will be a great way to unwind a bit during a busy season and keep us aligned with our business into the New Year.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Nov 6, 2024
Learning from Anxiety - Why would we seek answers from something we are trying to get rid of? Anxiety is an ever-increasing topic of discussion. It creates all kinds of problems and taxes our whole person and affects our business. But what if we framed it differently? We’ll discuss what often causes the anxiety we deal with daily, how to reframe it, and how to learn from it in order to thrive.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday Apr 2, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Jul 2, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Aug 6, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday May 7, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Jun 4, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Sep 3, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Oct 1, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Nov 5, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Tuesday Jan 7, 2025
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.
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Tuesday Feb 4, 2025
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.
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Tuesday Mar 4, 2025
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.
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Thursday Jan 2, 2025
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.
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Thursday Feb 6, 2025
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.
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Thursday Mar 6, 2025
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group
Thursday May 2, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Jun 6, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Aug 1, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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.
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
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.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
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.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Apr 4, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Sep 5, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Oct 3, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Nov 7, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Dec 5, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Apr 9, 2024
Setting Boundaries - Setting healthy boundaries at work is essential. Without them, it can lead to toxic situations, overwhelm, disrespect, and increased stress levels. To set healthy boundaries, it is important to know your bandwidth and learn to say no. In family businesses, where the lines are much hazier, defining boundaries can be particularly difficult.
Join us as we discuss specific examples and strategies of how to set and communicate boundaries. By being clear, concise, and addressing boundary violations on the spot, learn how to protect your time, energy, mental well-being, and avoid negative consequences.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday May 14, 2024
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
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Salary Negotiations -
Join us as we discuss the differences in how men and women negotiate, and why women so often fail to ask for what they want. Working in a family business can be especially challenging when it comes to salary negotiations. Learn some tips and tricks to help you navigate salary negotiations, earn a promotion, or just get more comfortable asking for what you deserve!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday Oct 8, 2024
Communication Styles - Good communication is a critical life skill. Communicating effectively at work can feel like a balancing act. The message sent isn’t always the message received, and communication style greatly influences how someone hears you. Communication is a double-edged sword for family businesses. Along with the usual obstacles that any business faces, they also must deal with the difficulty of interpersonal relationships. Come explore various communication styles with us as we also look at the value of good communication and how it can improve your leadership skills.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Planning Session for 2025 Topics -
Come celebrate the year-end with us as we discuss topics for 2025 and have some festive fun at this important planning session!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday Nov 5, 2024
Crucial Conversations - How do you handle difficult conversations with your family and employees while maintaining a culture of trust and respect? How can you be assertive and address challenging situations without coming across as unlikeable? We'll discuss ways to overcome the feeling of having to be “nice and polite” that is leveraged as an excuse to avoid tough conversations – especially for women. We’ll talk about how to professionally communicate and defuse tense situations - both at work and in your personal life. We will even role-play a few real-life scenarios so that you can walk away with a plan on how to handle those important conversations (just in time for your Thanksgiving gathering)!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
