Theme

Building Enterprises Designed to Outlast the Founder

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Program Outcome:
Each weekly session covers a learning objective, discussions and a relatable exercise to complete.

 

Digital Workbook is included - can be downloaded and printed.

By the end of twelve weeks, founders will understand the principles, leadership mindset, stewardship responsibilities, and continuity foundations required to intentionally build a sustainable family enterprise.

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Week 1

What Is Family Business Continuity?

Learning Objective

Understand the difference between building a successful business and building an enterprise capable of continuing beyond the founder.

 

Week 2

Why Family Enterprise Matters

Learning Objective

Understand why family enterprises have unique opportunities—and unique risks.

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Week 3

The Founder as Steward

Learning Objective

Shift from thinking like an owner to thinking like a steward.

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Week 4

Building an Enterprise Designed to Outlast You

Learning Objective

Identify founder dependency and continuity risks.

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Week 5

Family Dynamics and Enterprise Success

Learning Objective

Recognize how family relationships influence business continuity.​

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Week 6

Leadership That Transfers

Learning Objective

Understand leadership beyond personality.

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Week 7

Creating a Culture of Stewardship

Learning Objective

Develop an enterprise culture that strengthens future generations.

Discussion for this session:

• Family values

• Enterprise values

• Stewardship culture

• Responsibility versus entitlement

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Week 8

Preparing the Next Generation

Learning Objective

Understand intentional preparation versus automatic inheritance.

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Week 9

Governance: Why It Matters

Learning Objective

Understand governance as a tool for continuity rather than control.

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Week 10

Continuity Planning

Learning Objective

Recognize the components of long-term enterprise continuity.

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Week 11

Designing Your Family Enterprise Roadmap

Learning Objective

Bring the previous weeks together into one strategic vision.

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Week 12

Your Stewardship Commitment

Learning Objective

Commit to becoming an intentional steward of an enduring enterprise.

Program Deliverables

By the end of the Formation Journey, each founder will have developed:

• Family Enterprise Purpose Statement

• Founder Stewardship Assessment

• Founder Dependency Map

• Family Involvement Map

• Stewardship Principles

• Governance Readiness Assessment

• Continuity Risk Assessment

• 10-Year Family Enterprise Vision Map

• Family Enterprise Continuity Action Plan

• Personal Stewardship Commitment Statement