Events Calendar

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 ... read more

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. ... read more