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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Wednesday May 25, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Jun 2, 2022
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Thursday Jun 2, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Jun 7, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Jun 8, 2022
Considering Corporate Social Responsibility
Facilitator: M.J. Clark, Integrated Leadership Systems
We all care deeply about different issues in our communities, and as we become more financially independent, we want to share our passions in our companies and inspire others to help us make a difference in the world. Does your current owner have special community projects that are important to him/her but may not resonate with you, other family members, or staff? What would be your passion project as a leader? How can you take steps now to begin to plant those seeds in the organization?
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Preparing Your Family Business for Transition
What are the steps you need to take to successfully prepare your family business for transition? Your choice of a successor will affect your business, family, legacy, and employees as well as your own financial security. Join us as we discuss:
• Must-have characteristics of your successor
• Developing your successor
• Changing roles of others when elevating your successor
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
In an employee’s market it doesn't make sense that employers need to be concerned about unions. Exactly the opposite is true! The workplace is undergoing dramatic changes and unions have greater opportunities to recruit frustrated employees in a political climate that may be more favorable to their goals.
During this in-person program, Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR will facilitate this HR Roundtable discussion on this hot-button issue. Catherine Burgett from Frost Brown Todd will also join us and provide her expertise by walking us through the impact of current and projected NLRB actions including:
How the unionization process works
Should family businesses really be concerned about union activity?
Components of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act that may show up in other acts empowering unions.
What can/should employers be doing NOW to counter union activity? What should we be watching?
What can we do to educate our employees?
Don’t miss this opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! REGISTER today!
Sponsored by Budros, Ruhlin & Roe
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Tuesday Aug 2, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Aug 4, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Sep 1, 2022
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Thursday Sep 1, 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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Sep 6, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Sep 7, 2022
Navigating Family Biases - Each generation deals with some old school thinking about who should lead the organization, who should be promoted, and what to do about diversity and inclusion. We ll discuss how to uncover and best deal with family biases that you believe may negatively affect the future of the business.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
The Story Behind Your Family Business
Behind every family business is a great story. We want to hear yours! If you are an owner or next gen, we'd like to hear the background of your family business including:
• What is your business, when/who started it?
• Where did the idea for your business come from?
• How did you get the name of your business?
• If next gen, why did you decide to become involved in your family business?
• How many family members are still in the business?
• What is your succession plan (if known)?
• What has been your biggest challenge and your biggest accomplishment since starting/joining your family business?
All are invited to this session - non-family and Service Providers members are welcome too! Learn, ask questions, and discover the inspiration and insight from those sharing their family business stories.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Join us in person for our first in this series of quarterly succession planning sessions as we discuss the key questions that families may ask in the early stages of the succession planning.
We will explore the fundamental concepts that underlie a successful succession process including the discussion of the hard/soft side of succession planning for family business. Why it is so complicated….what gets in the way? Why documents can’t be “cookie-cutter easy?…”
Attorneys Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jasin Jacobs and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical advice, and answer any questions you may have.
Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Tuesday Oct 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Oct 6, 2022
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Thursday Oct 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Keys to Family Business Success
We all know that running a business has enough challenges without the added complication of family relationships. The importance of soft issues in family businesses and the way they are anchored in emotion, is often understated and if glossed over, they can lead to hard problems. In this session we will discuss the top essentials for a successful, harmonious family business.
What have you found to be the most important elements of your family business? Do you have a set of soft rules for your family business? Come share with the group and let's learn together!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Thursday Oct 20, 2022 -
Friday Oct 21, 2022
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Tuesday Nov 1, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Nov 3, 2022
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Thursday Nov 3, 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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Dec 1, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Dec 1, 2022
Leadership 2.0 Peer Group Happy Hour! - Invitation Only
Leadership 2.0 Peer Group Happy Hour! - Invitation Only
Come celebrate our great run of leadership learning and sharing at a Happy Hour for all (past/present) Leadership 2.0 group members. Invitation only, please RSVP or let Amy know you can attend.
Snacks and drinks will be provided, and there will be food trucks if you need something more substantial!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development 2.0
Tuesday Dec 6, 2022
In our continuing quest to explore how to attract and retain the best workforce, this month we'll explore total compensation: what it is, what's included, what's hot, and what's not.
There is no one correct total compensation package to attract and retain a workforce, but our discussion can help you identify opportunities for your current and future team.
Don't miss this opportunity to dig deep into HR issues, engage with each other, and consult with our experts! REGISTER today!
Sponsored by Budros, Ruhlin & Roe
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Tuesday Dec 6, 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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
The Women's Peer Group is changing its format and moving to a lunch time slot! Join us for this important planning session on December 13 from 11:45am - 1:30 pm to discuss the new Women's Peer Group format and help us plan the session topics for 2023!
This brown-bag lunch monthly peer group will be co-facilitated by Bea Wolper and Donna Musilli and is for women - both family and non-family - who work in a family-owned business. Our new format allows for connection, sharing, inspiration, and support. The sessions will address some of the unique challenges for women in family-owned businesses including:
Self Care for Women Leaders in Family Business
Building Confidence in your Role as a Leader in a Family Business
Skills for Managing Conflict Resolution in Family Business
Generously sponsored by KeyBank
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
How can you help other family members achieve their dreams for a legacy? How will you begin to consider your own? We’ll discuss the role of BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) and how to go about achieving them to create a lasting impression of your family and the business.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Tuesday Jan 3, 2023
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
Thursday Jan 5, 2023
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
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Integrating work and life is a struggle for women, especially working in a family business. As we kick off the new year, join us for an interactive discussion on time management strategies to improve your sense of balance at work and at home to avoid physical and emotional exhaustion.
Ways to prioritize your time, establishing boundaries, saying no (how to do it and why you shouldn’t feel guilty), FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) – we’ll explore it all!
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Family businesses can sometimes be dysfunctional ones, with disgruntled employees not speaking honestly, being actively disengaged, and then leaving. We’ll discuss steps to take in interviewing and onboarding that will lead to more employee retention and engagement.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Join us for this important session focusing on current tax laws, strategy, and planning that can help your family business build a succession plan that reduces tax impacts.
Discussion will include:
Gift tax vs. estate tax
Utilizing value discounts
Considerations of gift or stock bonus
Other options to reduce taxes during a transition will be discussed including:
How to wisely transfer assets
How to exit the business with tax planning
Determining which is best - Transfer now? Transfer at death? Transfer over time?
Join us to learn how you can minimize your taxes while succeeding in the continuity of your family-owned business. Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical advice, and answer any questions you may have.
Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
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 Jan 26, 2023
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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Categories: CCFB Peer Group
Thursday Feb 2, 2023
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 Feb 7, 2023
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
Wednesday Feb 8, 2023
Are you managing your calendar, prioritizing tasks, and feeling productive – or are small daily crises dictating how and your family members in the business will spend your day? We’ll discuss how you can take back your time by getting organized, minimizing time wasters, and planning your day effectively.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Employee performance reviews are an important part of engaging employees and if done right, have a big impact on their success in your organization. However, giving performance feedback can be very uncomfortable and especially tricky in family business. Join us as we discuss elements of an effective performance review, how often they should be conducted, and practical strategies for delivering valuable feedback.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Mar 2, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Mar 7, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Wednesday Mar 8, 2023
Sometimes you can get lost in a family business, just waiting for someone to tell you what your next role will be. How can we effectively navigate our career on our terms, ensuring we are using our best talents/passions to best serve the family business needs? We’ll discuss how to take charge of your career and build self-confidence.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
How well are you able to adjust your communication style specific to those you lead? Communication in family business is critical, especially for women leaders, so if you are often asking yourself why can't everyone be like me?or why is this so difficult?- then you may need some work in this area!
Join us as we explore how to determine your communication style, and the importance of recognizing and adapting the ways you come across to others based on their unique learning style and situation.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
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 Mar 23, 2023
Let’s address total compensation and discuss ways to weave in creative leave strategies as a benefit to attract and retain employees.
The term ''leave'' covers any paid or unpaid time off you may want to offer your employees. We’ll discuss various leave options available to Ohio employees and have candid conversations on their impact to your business.
We’ll also discuss what you should put in writing regarding leaves to reserve your rights as an employer and set up employee expectations. This discussion will also include the good, bad, and ugly about “unlimited” leaves!
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Human Resources
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Succession Planning 101: Where to Begin?
If you know you need a plan but don’t know where to start, join us at the next quarterly Succession Planning Roundtable where we will discuss the basics:
What kind of owner are you? Operating? Captive? Burdened? Benevolent Dictator? There are several types of owners and identifying which you – and other stock-owning family members - is a great place to start.
What are your criteria for next gens to join the business? When, along with compensation and expectations – all important considerations. We’ll cover best practices on this sometimes-controversial topic!
Buy-Sell Agreements: Who needs them and the important reasons behind them.
Seven Keys to Family Business Succession: It’s more than signing over ownership! We’ll tackle the succession of ownership, management, leadership, authority, relationships, and values & respect.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, CCFB Peer Group, Succession Planning
Tuesday Apr 4, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, C-Suite Non-Family Leaders
Thursday Apr 6, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Exploring Generational Differences in Family Business - Integrating multiple generations into day-to-day operations of family business as each generation carries different goals and motivations can be difficult, especially for women. Senior leaders have institutional knowledge and experience, while those younger coming into the business bring energy, fresh ideas, and technology experience. We’ll gain new perspectives and share strategies of how to navigate these generational differences.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
How do you navigate tricky conversations and still build trust and respect among your family members and staff? We’ll discuss how to effectively de-escalate conversations that are going sideways and communicate professionally to ensure peace and understanding in the business.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Leadership ? What?s Changed and Why It Matters -
It would not be a leadership discussion without discussing the massive change we have experienced recently. In order to be effective leaders, we must understand the factors and trends that impact the people we lead in order to best serve their needs and the needs of the business. We will look at data and trends and hear from our fellow professionals the challenges that we all face and why leadership can help us solve them.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development
Friday Apr 21, 2023
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.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, EOS Integrator
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, CEO
Tuesday May 2, 2023
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
Thursday May 4, 2023
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
Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Rising CEO
Tuesday May 9, 2023
Increased workload due to staffing shortages, downsizing, a pressure to perform, and issues with co-workers can all contribute to stress and anxiety. Join us as we discuss strategies for dealing with the pressures of working in family business. Learn how to identify signs of stress in you and co-workers, and how best to handle it.
In addition, Genevieve Mills from Oakland Nursery, will share the importance of biophilic design in creating a sense of harmony between your work environment and nature. She will give examples of how incorporating biophilic design elements can result in improved well-being and productivity.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Women in Family Business
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Family members in business together often feel the added stress of providing a living for all those who work at the company. How can we deal effectively with stress and anxiety when business pressures are all around us? We’ll discuss ways to keep your sanity in check even during especially stressful times.
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Next Generation Leaders
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuckman’s Model - Team Formation & Development
The most common challenge for any leader is the ability to effectively manage a team of people. Learn about the natural progression of team formation and how this can help you better achieve your goals.
• Discuss and review Tuckman’s Team Formation and Development Model
• Review the state of your teams, what point in the process they are at and how to move them forward
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Categories: CCFB Peer Group, Leadership Development
