Intergenerational Conversations: Overcoming Communication Challenges
Many business-owning families avoid having difficult conversations. They often think these conversations will create more conflict, open old wounds, or shine a light on issues that the family is not ready to tackle. Many families also have topics that are off-limits and struggle to establish effective intergenerational communication. Thus, it is not surprising that a lack of communication is the root cause of about 60% of family business failures. In this interactive workshop, we will explore common communication challenges of business-owning families, identify the taboo topics and generational misunderstandings that fuel conflict, and learn tools for starting difficult conversations and overcoming communication roadblocks.
Speakers
Kimberly A. Eddleston, PhD
Schulze Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University. Founding Editor, FamilyBusiness.org
