Introduction

This course provides an overview of family business models, focusing on the core principles that support sustainable development. The content covers the concept of different types of family businesses, the importance of family businesses to the economy, their unique characteristics, the relationship between family and business, as well as future trends and challenges that family businesses must face.

Key benefits of the program for family businesses include:

1. Understanding the concepts, structures, and main characteristics of family businesses, with implications for both established family enterprises and start-ups aiming to adopt the family business model.
2. Mastering the core principles that help family businesses grow sustainably and overcome challenges.
3. Gaining knowledge of the “special framework” of family business governance models.
4. Learning from case studies and open discussions during the course.

This program is designed for:

1. Family business leaders and family members preparing for succession.
2. Entrepreneurs starting their businesses and preparing the next generation.
3. Managers seek to understand family businesses in order to work effectively and integrate into this model.

Program format:

The program runs for 30 hours (customisable), delivered by experienced researchers and consultants. Materials and content are standardised based on leading research and reputable publications in the field of family business. Classes are offered on a customised, “tailored” basis to address the specific issues of participants. Mode of delivery: in-person training.

Content

Reference

1. Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise
2. 6 Traits of Strong Family Businesses
3. Understanding the Family Business: Exploring the Differences Between Family and Nonfamily Businesses
4. Generation to Generation: Life Cycles of the Family Business. Authors: Kelin E.Gersick, John A. Davis, Marion McCollom Hampton, Ivan Lansberg
5. IFC (2021). Family Business Governance Handbook.
6. Ward, J.L. (2004). Perpetuating the Family Business.
7. Sharma, P. (2019), Pioneering Family Firms’ Sustainable Strategies
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