Family Business Culture

Thursday, June 11, 2015 | 9:00 AM Pacific Time

As family businesses mature, generations often move apart geographically and psychologically. These distances may erode relationships and the cohesiveness of a smooth-running business.

Featuring internationally known, leading experts on family-owned business, this webcast will answer questions that will help you prepare for the future of your company. Participants will learn techniques to:

Continuously reinforce the connection between family values and business culture
Create a common ground for discussion among family members, employees, directors and customers
Articulate how the business’ strategy is strengthened by the values of the owning family

Otis W. Baskin, Ph.D.	Dana Telford

Baskin brings extensive international experience to his focus on management, governance and decision-making issues in family businesses. His primary expertise is in helping business-owning families develop plans for leadership succession, development of next generation leaders and family ownership structures. He was the founding director of the Family Business Forum at the University of Memphis and is a former dean of Pepperdine University. His latest book is Effective Leadership in the Family Business, co-authored with Craig Aronoff.	Telford helps family business owners plan for succession and manage the complexities and opportunities that are inherent to family business. He specializes in succession planning, family governance, board effectiveness and conflict management. He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a third-generation member of a commercial real estate firm. He co-authored the national best seller “The Integrity Advantage: How Taking the High Road Creates a Competitive Advantage in Business.”