Next Gen Peer Groups
For Next Generation Family Business Leaders Who Need
Less Conflict and More Clarity
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Complete an application for your own participation in a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Connect with other leaders
- Fill in your knowledge gaps
- Prove your leadership capacity
- Share your unique expertise
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Invest in your Next Gen Leaders with the gift of a Next Gen Peer Group.
- Reward your loyal talent
- Invest in senior leadership
- Develop your family members
- Protect your cherished legacy
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Learn more about bringing Next Gen Peer Groups into your association as a value add to your members.
- Measure and increase your member retention
- Deepen your member networking
- Combine expert leadership development facilitators
- Access our confidential branded digital content and community circles
Next Gen Leaders Have Too Many Challenges
They must assess their strengths, prove their capacity, drive succession and continuity decisions, support their elders, model their cherished family values, celebrate innovation, profitability and legacy, all without conflict.
Many Next Gen Leaders feel lonely and exhausted. Does this sound familiar?
The good news is most elder generation leaders want to invest in their key Family and Non-Family leaders.
In response to requests from our valued clients, we are thrilled to announce our Next Gen Peer Groups – an exclusive and transformative professional development experience designed specifically for emerging leaders within family-owned businesses.
These peer groups provide a unique and confidential platform where you can connect, collaborate, and share insights with like-minded peers.
Why Invest in Your Leaders?
The "Global Family Office Survey Insights 2023" from Citi® Private Bank states "Unfortunately, only one in five families have an educational program to prepare the next generation, despite 60% reporting that readying the next generation for responsible ownership was a key concern."
Peer Groups provide a concrete solution to bridge this gap. Led by expert Leadership Consultants and guest experts, leaders will be guided through real-life case studies, individual assessments, and topics including succession, continuity, communication, wealth distribution, ownership and more. The topics selected will be chosen based on a broad study from Kellogg School of Management and input from peer group members.
Family Business CEO
“All members of my executive leadership team need to learn from this peer group program over the next 2-3 years. I’ll invest almost anything in the success of my children and our senior leaders.”
2nd Generation Leader
“Our key people, the talent who represent the future of our business, have been asking for these peer groups for many years. This is the professional development we have been missing. Now is the time!”
Next Gen Peer Groups are an investment in the future of your family's legacy.
Community
Access to an exclusive and private digital network for one-on-one and team conversations.
Hybrid
A secure virtual and in-person hybrid program design to make coming together accessible.
Expertise
Led by expert consultants using case studies, assessments and member chosen topics.
Accountability
A group of committed, like-minded peers to support your individual growth over time.
Learning
Personalized learning plans and ongoing re-enforcement to help you meet your specific goals.
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Your Facilitators
Below are the facilitators for the January 2024 groups. Additional facilitators will be added as more groups launch.
Doug Gray, Ph.D.
Dr. Doug Gray is a seasoned consultant at The Family Business Consulting Group, specializing in leadership development, succession planning, and fostering family unity in enterprising families. With expertise in positive psychology, outcome-based consulting, and executive coaching, he provides assessments and strategic solutions to family-owned firms and leadership teams. Doug excels in conflict resolution, family meeting facilitation, and succession planning, aiming to establish collaborative relationships between generational leaders. He has extensive experience across various business sectors and holds the Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation.
Richa Singh
Richa is a consultant at The Family Business Consulting Group, specializing in conflict resolution, communication, organizational behavior, and human resources. With extensive experience in educating and facilitating business families, designing family charters, and fostering collaboration, she gained valuable insights while working in India's diverse family business landscape. Richa's expertise extends from her prior role as Executive Director for a group of colleges, overseeing operations and administration for thousands of students and staff. Her 14 years of consulting and teaching in organizational development, human resources, and entrepreneurship inform her knowledge in family governance, leadership coaching, and constitution building.
Martha Sullivan
Martha Sullivan is a consultant with The Family Business Consulting. She is a seasoned expert in facilitating ownership transitions within family businesses. Recognizing that these transitions extend beyond financial transactions, Martha emphasizes their profound impact on relationships, legacy, wealth, reputation, and livelihoods. With a unique blend of industry and advisory experience, Martha has held various financial and leadership roles, including CPA, Controller, CFO, COO, and owner, providing her with invaluable insights into the challenges of running successful family enterprises. What sets Martha apart is her ability to simplify complex financial concepts, empowering family members to collaboratively make informed decisions during this transformative process. Martha's extensive experience encompasses exit readiness assessments, ownership transitions, ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, strategic planning, and governance structure creation, ensuring holistic support for families navigating the complexities of generational change in their businesses. Prior to her role at FBCG, Martha served as a Succession Planning Leader, focusing on the family's needs alongside transaction mechanics, showcasing her commitment to comprehensive and family-centric advisory services.
