The Conway Center for Family Business assists leaders and owners of family businesses in resolving issues related to their businesses and, when appropriate, in passing the family business on to the next generation.
Nine monthly educational programs are offered each year that provide valuable information on family business topics presented by family business leaders and experts.
Several family business Roundtables that focus on in-depth topics are also scheduled as needed and offered throughout the year.
Join us for a Conway Center Program or Event!
RESERVATIONS may be made online or by emailing ADotts@FamilyBusinessCenter.com. Conway Center members are encouraged to invite guests to programs and events to introduce family business leaders to the resources provided by the Conway Center. Family business leaders attending for the first time are free. Educational programs and webinars are open to the public for a small fee unless otherwise noted. VIEW the Non Member Guest Policy.
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Live Webinar: Maximize Company Value While Developing The Next Generation of Family Business Leaders
Thursday Jan 9, 2025
There are 8 key factors that drive value in your family business. Whether you anticipate transitioning ownership in the next two years or the next 20, founders who focus on shoring up these key areas can create a financially sound, operationally strong business that will platform the next generation for success.
Join us January 9 from 10-11 AM as we explore what makes your company valuable through the eyes of an acquirer, and why that matters in a family business that is destined to be passed on to the next generation.
8 Key Drivers:
Financial Performance
Growth Potential
Dependence on Key Employees, Suppliers or Customers
Cash Flow Influencers
Creating Recurring Revenue
Differentiating Your Business from Competitors
Customer Satisfaction
Your Company’s Ability to Perform in the Absence of the Owner
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Join us as leading family business owners share proven strategies for sustainable growth, governance, and family harmony.
Key Topics:
Governance structures that work
Family councils and boards
Communication protocols
Conflict resolution frameworks
Next-gen development
Financial management
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Join Becky Fromkes, Professional EOS Implementer, as she leads you through a hands on workshop focused on healthy and effective habit building.
Key concepts will be include the Four Laws of Behavior Change, the importance of systems over goals, and habit stacking. Learn about the science behind habit building and why it matters.
Walk away with principles that can be applied in your personal life, your family business or both.
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Performance management is not just an annual review. It begins before you hire an employee and should be part of your daily employee management process. Effective performance management looks at employee retention, development, alignment, motivation, and rewards, and when done correctly, it also helps you determine when it’s time to exit an employee from the company. There is no one right way to manage your teams in your family business, so be prepared to share ideas and take notes!
Sharon DeLay, President of GO-HR and Conway member 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.
Generously sponsored by Morgan Stanley
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Categories: CCFB Roundtable, Human Resources
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
During this session we will explore steps that your organization can take to build a comprehensive well-being strategy, to support your employees and the overall health of your organization. A comprehensive strategy can include three foundational steps to moving your plan forward: gaining leadership support, building an inclusive well-being strategy team, and utilizing data and measurement to support your initiatives. Regardless of the size of your organization, budget, or experience these steps can help you identify your next steps and put thought into action.
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Categories: CCFB Webinar
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
The Three Circle Model, developed by Renato Tagiuri and John Davis at Harvard Business School, explains how family businesses operate through three interconnected systems:
1. Family: Blood relations and spouses
2. Business: The company's operations and management
3. Ownership: Shareholders/stakeholders who own the business
The model illustrates seven possible positions where individuals can exist, from being solely in one circle (family member only, employee only, or investor only) to occupying overlapping positions (family member-owner, family member-employee, owner-employee) or all three simultaneously.
This framework helps identify sources of conflict, roles, priorities, and relationships within family businesses, making it useful for strategic planning and conflict resolution.
Panelists:
Alison Marker, President + CEO, Marker, Inc.
Ben Tarrier, President, Tarrier Steel Company
Facilitated by Ryan Yeoman, Professional Implementer, EOS WorldWide
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