Family business programs
Leading a family business means balancing tradition and innovation, managing family dynamics, and taking decisions that will shape the future. From succession and governance to sustaining growth and managing family wealth, the challenges are complex – but so are the opportunities.
For generations, IMD has been guiding family enterprises to success, equipping leaders with the skills and strategies to navigate these complexities with confidence. Developed by the IMD Global Family Business Center, our specialized portfolio of programs is designed to help your family enterprise navigate unique challenges and opportunities – whether you’re driving the business forward, managing a family office, or preparing the next generation.
“From family business to family in business.”
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Mills, 3rd Generation, Brazil
I would call the experience intensely professional but also incredibly personal. There’s a lot of learning coming from the speakers, but an equally huge amount of learning coming from the interaction with the other families.
CEO, Haldor Topsoe Holding A/S, Denmark
Truly fantastic and highly relevant. Finally, an organized and well-structured approach dealing with all the challenges facing us as a family and business entity.
Seolahm Consulting Ltd, 1st Generation, Nigeria
The program was insightful…mind-blowing. It has a lot to give, in terms of interactive sessions and diversity. It was amazing to see a diverse culture of peers being able to interact, network – and that the problems faced within one country are similar to those faced in another.
Chairman and Family Member of 7th Generation, Bossard Group, Switzerland
The learning is superbly balanced with theory and practical cases, always highlighting the main message and staying on track.
Looking for a custom solution for your family business?
Sometimes, a fully customized program is what is needed. Perhaps your needs are changing or unclear? You are unable to travel to IMD? Or you wish to remain private?
These are just some of the reasons to talk to us about developing a fully customized program for your family; a program that reflects your family’s unique opportunities and challenges, your ownership group, or your business, based on participants’ goals and level of experience.
Our approach focuses on the family business ecosystem as a whole and often includes diagnostic assessments, designing structures, developing strategies, processes or plans, facilitating courageous conversations, educating, and benchmarking.
You gain a clear understanding of the objectives you want to achieve as a family or organization.
You build the case for change and a detailed action plan associated with your key areas of choice.
You develop the capabilities of your people in areas critical to your future success.
You create lasting impact as you lead and drive change. What you create and learn at IMD will become ingrained within your business.
IMD’s Global Family Business Center
IMD’s Family Business programs are developed in conjunction with the IMD Global Family Business Center. With over 30 years’ expertise, this center of excellence leads family business research and education. Ensuring the sustainable success of your business and family, whether large or small.