Family enterprises are businesses that are owned and operated by members of a single family, and they can take various forms, such as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. One of the key challenges of family enterprises is balancing the complex interplay between the family's personal relationships and the business's operational and financial needs.

At the North America Family Business & Enterprise Forum we will discuss:

• Family and business governance structures, including family councils, boards, and management teams, and their role in balancing family and business needs.

• Next-generation leadership development and coaching, including training and mentoring programs, to ensure a smooth transition of leadership from one generation to the next and promote innovation and growth in the family enterprise.

• Succession planning strategies and considerations, including legal and financial issues, leadership transitions, and communication with stakeholders.

• Effective leadership in family enterprises, including managing complex family dynamics, balancing competing demands, and promoting growth and innovation while staying true to the family's values and vision.

• Making investment decisions in the context of a family enterprise; navigating complex family dynamics, ownership structures, and a long-term perspective, thus fostering a culture of openness and transparency, which encourages healthy debate and discussion, leverages diverse perspectives, and promotes innovation and creativity.