Agenda
February 6th
| Event Time | Description |
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| 6:00 PM | Opening Reception
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February 7th
| Event Time | Description |
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| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| Morning - Topic: Sustainable Planet | |
| 8:30 - 10:00 AM |
Sustainable Planet: Responsible Consumption and Production (Pramodita Sharma) Efficient material usage is fundamental to the sustainability of organizations, economy, and the environment. The US is among the largest generators of municipal, commercial, and industrial waste in the world. This session focuses on how innovative family enterprises are using postproduction waste as assets to reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing their returns and positioning themselves strategically in their industries.
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| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 PM |
Prosperity & Purpose: Harnessing Sustainability for Long-Term Family Business Growth (Mark Green) Generational businesses offer a unique perspective, balancing the wisdom of the past with the promise of the future. The potential for consistent, long-term growth lies at the heart of this balance. This session provides practical insights for those aiming to solidify their business's legacy and ensure profitability in the coming years. Drawing from the experiences of family businesses focused on sustainability and innovation; attendees will gain a clear roadmap for nurturing growth and ensuring a prosperous legacy. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of tradition, forward-thinking strategies, and the promise of a sustainable future.
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| 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
| Afternoon – Topic: Sustaining People | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 PM |
Gender Equality and Family Business Sustainability (Susan Madsen) This session is focused on understanding more deeply the challenges that women must navigate in workplace settings, including family businesses. It will explore how one’s upbringing and culture impact biases and are often invisible. It will offer an opportunity for small group discussions and conclude with some recommendations for ensuring that all family members and employees thrive.
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| 3:00 - 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM |
Embracing Neurodiversity in Family Enterprises: Unlocking Hidden Talents and Opportunities (Gaia Marchisio) In recent years, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement has gained momentum, recognizing the value of embracing differences in the workplace. However, when it comes to family enterprises, the challenges of diversity extend beyond the business itself to the family and ownership. Among the often-overlooked sources of diversity is neurodiversity. Historically, neurodiverse individuals have been stigmatized as "different" or "less functional." This session aims to shift the perspective by highlighting the incredible gifts and talents that neurodiverse individuals bring to family enterprises, while acknoledging the difficulties that at times comes with that.
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February 8th
| Event Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| Morning - Topic: Sustaining Economic Resilience | |
| 8:30 - 10:00 AM |
Sustaining Economic Growth: Pivots and the Mainstreet Entrepreneur
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| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 PM |
Reducing Economic Inequality: No Poverty and Decent Work (Ana Gonzalez) This session will explore how to be recognized both formally and informally as one of the best places to work in the communities in which you operate. We will examine how to connect, recruit, and keep critical talent. Special attention will be given to the post COVID-19 period environment in which all companies in the country are experiencing labor shortages, remote and hybrid work situations, and the need to retain talent.
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| 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
| Afternoon – Topic: Family Legacy | |
| 1:30 - 3:00 PM |
Is Your Legacy Priceless or Poison (Jim Davis) Legacy has been described as the invisible hand within an organization. It gives the organization continuity, identity, and purpose. However, it can also stifle innovation, agility, and responsiveness. This session examines legacy and how it can best be managed for a competitive advantage.
New research indicates that families are at the forefront of global entrepreneurial activation and possess unique resources for successful entrepreneurship. This session will delve into those research findings to understand both the strengths and weaknesses families bring to entrepreneurial efforts. The session will provide participants with best practices for increasing entrepreneurial mindsets within families and especially across generations.
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| 3:00 - 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:30 - |
Execution and Wrap-Up. Creating a cohort/pod, where we go from here |