Conversation with Families

Conversations with Families initiative offers members an exclusive, confidential platform to openly share their personal experiences and challenges in operating family businesses. Through these candid, informal dialogues, family members gain valuable insights, forge deeper connections, and explore solutions to the unique obstacles they face – all within a judgment-free, supportive environment.

Testimonials

Having an interest in family-owned companies, I found that FBNA is a safe space where like-minded families can meet and share stories and experiences. No two families are the same, but we can all learn how to navigate the complexities of being part of a family-owned business by hearing firsthand how others did it.

Inability to resolve differences between siblings can cause not only rupture in family relationships, but also negatively impact the family business. Cautionary tales abound where sibling conflict caused businesses to split and be rivals, or simply the demise of the business. On the contrary, by harvesting diversity as an asset that can broaden perspectives and promote innovations, conflict becomes added value. Building strong relationships between siblings is a critically important asset for business and family. In my experience, it requires intentional investments in building these relations, but with it, comes great joy and rewards.

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Join the largest global network of family-owning businesses. Immerse yourself in transformational experiential learnings and have privileged access to family business experiences that cannot be gained elsewhere.