Events Calendar

Effective Hiring, and What to do When it’s Not Working Out - Hiring for positions in our family business can be extremely challenging, and highly intimidating. We will talk about some “war stories,” share ideas of what has been effective, and learn some key strategies for hiring, building a culture of retention, and how to handle situations that arise when employees might be suited for other roles, or other companies. ... read more

A thoughtfully designed and implemented buy-sell agreement is one of the most powerful tools for preserving your family business across generations, protecting both the family and the company while giving owners greater peace of mind about the future. Join us as we unpack the key provisions every buy-sell agreement needs to safeguard your family business. Key Topics: The Four D’s, Calls and Puts, Tag-Along & Drag-Along Rights, Equal Shares Trap, Valuation Methods. Bea Wolper of Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar of Taft/ will facilitate this discussion, give practical guidance, and answer any questions you may have. Don't miss this opportunity! ... read more

Measuring Success, in the Family Business and in Life - Everything we do here in our Next Gen Business Leaders Group is designed with success in mind. But we might be thinking: How do I know when I’ve reached a level of success? It’s important for us to get clarity around goals, mission, vision, and values, ... read more

Architecting and Evolving Your Business Culture - Organizational culture is the ultimate differentiator and driver of performance, especially in a family business. This session focuses on defining or evolving your core vision and values and setting the stage for cultural adoption. Family business leaders will learn how to ensure consistent follow-through and ownership of the desired culture at every level of the business. ... read more

Embrace Conflict, Confrontation, and Collaboration - Some of us thrive on conflict. Others of us try to avoid it as much as possible. No matter how we feel about it, it is necessary for growth and success. Confrontation is a component of conflict and requires an intentional approach. When we can reframe our beliefs around these two areas, we can transform difficult situations into collaborative efforts that build trust and strengthen our family business. ... read more