Keynote Speaker: Lisa Daniel
Education Committee Chair, Lodge Cast Iron’s Family Council
Agenda
The program includes two full-day modules on September 20 and 27, 2024 that run from 9 AM to 4 PM CT. Registrants will have online access to the main stage recordings and valuable supporting materials if unable to attend all the sessions live.
Importance of Family Governance
Learn fundamental concepts and discover how effective governance supports a unified family vision, ensuring continuity and preserving your family legacy. We'll explore effective governance structures, including family meetings, councils, and policies.
Communication, Engagement, and Trust-Building
Effective communication is crucial for maintaining harmony and making collective decisions. Expand your skills as a family leader by learning productive methods for managing conflict, handling difficult conversations and making the most of normal family dynamics.
Policies and Decision-Making
Understand various policies, tools, and processes that can help your family make informed and cohesive decisions.
Integrating with the Family Enterprise System
Learn how to align family governance with your business strategies to create a cohesive and integrated approach that benefits both the family and the enterprise.
Family Education and Development
Engaging family members as owners, future owners, and responsible stewards of the family enterprise begins with education. We’ll show you how to build an education program to evolve with your family’s needs while strengthening family bonds.
Family Governance Process
Because there is no “one size-fits-all” governance structure, we will focus on how an integrated process can adapt to changing needs for generations to come.