Practical Tools For Managers - End Death by Discussion; Break the Habit of Not Solving Issues
Practical Tools For Managers - End Death by Discussion; Break the Habit of Not Solving Issues Most leadership teams are trapped in a recurring loop: discussing the same frustrations week after week without ever reaching a permanent resolution. When issues aren't solved at the root, they morph into cultural friction, stalled momentum, and ''meeting fatigue'' - challenges that can feel especially personal when family dynamics are involved. This session is designed to break that cycle. We are going deeper than the basics of Identify, Discuss, Solve (IDS) to explore the underlying people processes and cultural habits that keep issues spinning. You will learn how to build a fearless, friction-crushing team that attacks real challenges rather than just managing symptoms.
Non-Family C-Suite Leaders Peer Group
For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required.
Next Gen Leaders
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.
Live Webinar: Practical AI for Family Businesses
The Conway Center for Family Business, in partnership with the Jim Walcott Family Enterprise Center invites you to join us for a collaborative webinar. AI is evolving quickly, and many family business leaders feel caught between moving too fast without a clear strategy or falling behind altogether. This strategy-focused session will explore how family businesses can thoughtfully use AI while protecting the trust, relationships, and culture that have been built over generations. In this session, we’ll cover: Real examples of how businesses (and the next generation) are using AI How to train tools like ChatGPT to reflect your company’s voice and expertise Where AI should not be used in family businesses Key security, privacy, and risk considerations You’ll leave with practical use cases and a simple prompt framework you can start applying right away.
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Family Business Showcase at CityScapes
CityScapes, Inc. is proud to host a Family Business Showcase on Thursday, April 9. Founded in 1987, CityScapes is a second-generation, family-owned business specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of innovative architectural products - and the 2024 recipient of the Conway Center Family Business Succession Planning Award. Join the Cullinan family for food, drinks, and a tour of their 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility as they share how CityScapes has grown while staying true to its founding values - and how the next generation is leading the way forward.
Monthly Educational Program: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Family Firms
For family-owned businesses, growth is rarely just a financial decision. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships can expand opportunity - but they also bring real challenges around control, culture, and family dynamics. Join us as our panel explores when strategic transactions make sense and when they don't, how to balance opportunity with legacy, and why cultural fit so often determines success or failure. Whether you're considering a deal or simply planning ahead, you'll walk away with practical insight to help your family business grow wisely.
EOS Integrators
This group is for EOS Integrators or the equivalent on the leadership team. These facilitated sessions 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.
Leadership Development
The Leader as Conflict Mediator This session provides the essential toolkit for managing high-stakes relational challenges. You'll gain practical strategies for navigating conflict, facilitating successful change management, and initiating difficult conversations while actively building and nurturing the trust that underpins a resilient family business.
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) with Meaden & Moore
Join Meaden & Moore for an engaging open forum created for family business owners, CEOs, and family members to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) - legislation with meaningful implications for multigenerational companies. The program will offer an interactive environment where you can ask questions and gain valuable insights from experienced tax professionals. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be available throughout the evening.
