Peer groups, professional development programs, and roundtables are all powerful learning opportunities.
Peer groups are small groups that offer the space to exchange experiences, and work together to address shared difficulties. Professional development programs and roundtables are facilitated by industry experts on specific topics addressing family-owned businesses.
All programs are collaborative and present the 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.
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: Jackie Schetter, Founder of Lead for Culture
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $1,750/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: Jackie Schetter, Founder of Lead for Culture
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $750/year
Pre-approval to join? Yes
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: Jackie Schetter, Founder of Lead for Culture
Frequency: Monthly
Fee: $1,150/year
Pre-approval to join? Yes
Professional Development Programs
EOS Integrator
This professional development program 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 professional development program 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, and provides support to one another while gaining clarity on key leadership challenges.
Facilitator: Tami Chapek, CEO and Founder of WeInspireWe
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 professional development program 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 professional development program 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 is addressed each month. This is a very collaborative group, each session allows for dedicated time is allotted to work through particular coaching scenarios and provide tools for relevant issues and situations.
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
Quarterly Roundtables
Human Resources
These collaborative roundtables 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. Topics include HR strategy and compliance, recruiting and on-boarding, training and development, non-traditional benefits, and more! These sessions are most beneficial to members who manage the HR functions by default and HR professionals with training and experience - 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
Practical Tools for Managers
This informational roundtable provides practical education and tools to help manage your business and operate more effectively. You'll learn the "What," the "Why," and the "How" of some of the most useful management tools - like how to build vulnerability-based trust with your team, how to delegate for growth, and how to provide clear expectations and feedback. The sessions apply to all managers (new and experienced) regardless of whether or not you are familiar with EOS.
Facilitators: Varies each session with Certified EOS Implementers: Jason Block, Chad Eddy, and Becky Fromkes
Frequency: Six programs per year
Fee: FREE for Conway Center members
Pre-approval to join? No
Succession Planning
These roundtable sessions provide the foundation for how to best transition the family business to the next generation, addressing inter-family dynamics, strategic planning, and estate planning just to name a few. This program is not just for founders/owners - attending together with successors or next gens is very important and beneficial.
Facilitator: Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin Law 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
Women in Family Business
This roundtable is for women - both family and non-family - who own, work for, or play a supporting role in a family business. Topics addressing leadership, effective communication, and skills for managing conflict resolution will be the focus of these sessions, providing real-world perspectives on working in a family business.
Facilitators: Donna Musilli, Founder of DM360
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
Interested in participating in a group? Not sure how to get started?
Professional Development Programs and Roundtables are open to all Conway Center members and their employees. You just need to RSVP and show up!
If you have any questions, visit the FAQs or contact Amy Dotts, COO and Events Manager at ADotts@FamilyBusinessCenter.com
Peer Groups require pre-approval, contact Natalie Ritter, Executive Director at NRitter@FamilyBusinessCenter.com
Educational Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions
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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