Ideas and solutions for the future of your family business

The Family Business Academy

Our platform offers valuable knowledge for managers at all levels, shareholders and advisory boards of family businesses. We democratize access to information that is traditionally reserved for top management. We make essential information accessible to those who want to develop in entrepreneurship and master new challenges.

Knowledge for those who lead the way

Our academy is aimed at decision-makers who want to develop their personal skills, overcome their own limitations and become the best version of themselves - based on a competency model that aligns individual skills with the company's core competencies.

Shareholder

Securing and shaping our vision
Content on corporate strategy, succession and future viability.

Managers

Leadership in transformation
Knowledge about leadership, change management and organization.

Advisory boards

Responsibility for stability and innovation
Governance, advisory board work and strategic impetus.

Our four focus areas - discover them now!

Course packages - structured learning for sustainable success

Our e-learning offering is structured along four strategic pillars - the central development areas for sustainable family businesses. Within these areas, we offer carefully compiled course packages that provide you with structured and in-depth training on a selected key topic.

With our course packages, you develop your skills holistically and benefit from a comprehensive learning package of relevant courses, methods and impulses - with attractive cost savings compared to individual bookings.

Strategy & Business Development
Actively shaping the future.

Discover how family businesses grow strategically, develop innovations and build sustainable business models.
Systemic organizational development
Develop structures effectively.

Learn how to accompany change processes systemically, make organizations adaptable and enable transformation.
People, Culture & Leadership
Rethinking leadership. Consciously shaping culture.

Strengthen your leadership skills, create a vibrant corporate culture and promote effective collaboration.
Family & Corporate Governance
Taking responsibility effectively.

Understand the roles of shareholders, advisory boards and family members - and make governance structures fit for the future.

Compare our offers

Find the right offer for your needs.

Demo account

Free access to selected content

0,00 €

Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and demo course

Free access to selected course content for a period of 7 days

Participation in webinars & events

Receive an exclusive newsletter

Individual courses

Book individual courses as required - flexible and topic-specific

from 50,00 €

Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course

Your flexibly selected course content

Access to download material for implementation in the company

Access to course-specific publications

Proof of participation

Participation in webinars & events

Receive an exclusive newsletter

Course packages

Our course packages - your choice for holistic development

690,00 €

Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course

Holistic skills development on a selected key topic

Curated learning package - all relevant courses, methods and impulses in one package

Cost savings compared to booking courses individually

Access to download material for implementation in the company

Access to course-specific publications

Proof of participation

Participation in webinars & events

Receive an exclusive newsletter

Annual membership

Your annual membership - All courses. One price. Maximum flexibility.

1490,00 €

Free introduction to the Academy with interactive tour and exemplary demo course

Unlimited access to all Academy content

Knowledge on demand for every role in the family business

Cost advantage compared to individual or package bookings

Continuous further development Use new courses and content as soon as they appear - at no extra cost.

Monthly updates

Access to all download materials for implementation in the company

Access to all publications in the complete database

Proof of participation

Participation in webinars & events

Receive an exclusive newsletter

Solutions for your company

Free access to selected content

On request

Individual needs analysis and target definition together with your management team

Custom Learning Journey with precisely curated content from our e-learning

Integration of own case studies, values & strategies

Personal support from the F.U.N. team

Measurable impact through targeted transfer measures and management practice

SCORM formats if interested

 

Optional:

Strategy workshop to clarify objectives

Joint development of a learning concept

Selection or development of suitable content

Combination of digital learning modules, live sessions & reflection formats

My knowledge. My pace. My choice.

Our courses - now bookable individually

Experience the Academy with a free introduction, an interactive tour and a demo course. Choose flexibly: individual courses, thematically bundled course packages or a subscription with an individual learning path.

Work and success methodology Kostenlos
People, Culture & LeadershipProject management + agility

Work and success methodology

In the masterclass “Work and Success Methodology” with Arnold Weissman, you will learn how to…

From sales strategy to paying customer Details
Distribution

From sales strategy to paying customer

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about modern sales. From…

The power of sales strategy Details
Distribution

The power of sales strategy

The power of sales strategy: How I plan, build and manage my sales in a…

The power of the right sales strategy – Successful in sales Kostenlos
Webinar

The power of the right sales strategy – Successful in sales

The power of the right sales strategy - Successful in sales In this video, you…

Value creation plan according to the 7-3-1 principle Details
Strategy
6 Lessons, 25 Topics 1 Std. 26 Min.

Value creation plan according to the 7-3-1 principle

In this compact online course by Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman and Kim Verbakel, you will…

Entrepreneurial decisions, business judgment rule & strategy evaluation Kostenlos
Risk management

Entrepreneurial decisions, business judgment rule & strategy evaluation

This e-learning course by Werner Gleißner focuses on the crucial role of business decisions for…

StaRUG and risk management Kostenlos
Risk management

StaRUG and risk management

Value-oriented corporate management Kostenlos
Brand sharpening for family businesses Kostenlos
Brand Power

Brand sharpening for family businesses

In this compact 60-minute online course, brand expert Karsten Klepper shows how family businesses can…

The own situation analysis Kostenlos
Risk managementStrategy

The own situation analysis

This course teaches the fundamentals of successful corporate management - from situation analysis and strategy…

The corporate mission statement Kostenlos
Corporate mission statement

The corporate mission statement

A strong mission statement is much more than a formal guiding principle - it creates…

Successfully implementing IT projects Kostenlos
Organizational developmentProject management + agility

Successfully implementing IT projects

IT projects are the engine of digital transformation - and at the same time a…

Agile methods Kostenlos
Organizational developmentProject management + agility

Agile methods

Agility is more than just a trend - it is a response to the dynamic…

OKRs – Objectives & Key Results Kostenlos
Organizational developmentProject management + agility

OKRs – Objectives & Key Results

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about OKRs (Objectives and…

Design Thinking Kostenlos
Organizational developmentProject management + agility

Design Thinking

Immerse yourself in the world of design thinking - a practice-oriented approach to creative and…

Digital transformation in family businesses Part 2 of 2 Kostenlos
Digital transformationRisk managementStrategy

Digital transformation in family businesses Part 2 of 2

This course teaches how digital technologies can be specifically integrated into corporate strategies. Participants learn…

The family constitution Kostenlos
Corporate mission statementFamily & Corporate GovernanceSuccession & family peace

The family constitution

This course highlights the particular challenge faced by family businesses in reconciling corporate and individual…

The advisory board in the family business Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardFamily & Corporate GovernanceRisk management

The advisory board in the family business

This course teaches how advisory boards in family businesses can make a strategic contribution to…

Sustainability as a critical success factor for financial and risk management Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardFamily & Corporate GovernanceStrategySustainability

Sustainability as a critical success factor for financial and risk management

In this course, Mark Bennett shows how the European Green Deal opens up new growth…

Finance 4.0 for family businesses Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardCorporate management & cockpitFinancing & capital market viabilityRisk management

Finance 4.0 for family businesses

This course teaches key principles for a stable and sustainable financing strategy in family businesses.…

Basic knowledge of private equity Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardCorporate management & cockpitFinancing & capital market viabilityRisk management...

Basic knowledge of private equity

Private equity has long been an integral part of the world of medium-sized companies. In…

Risk management Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardCorporate management & cockpitFamily & Corporate GovernanceFinancing & capital market viability...

Risk management

This course teaches managers how to effectively evaluate and select strategic courses of action. Participants…

The nine stages of escalation Kostenlos
Family & Corporate GovernanceSuccession & family peace

The nine stages of escalation

This course presents the nine stages of conflict escalation in companies and family businesses. Prof.…

Family governance Kostenlos
Family & Corporate Governance

Family governance

In this course, Dr. Marcel Megerle from FUTUN guides participants through the most important aspects…

Asset governance Kostenlos
Family & Corporate GovernanceFinancing & capital market viability

Asset governance

This course on “Wealth Governance” by Dr. Marcel Megerle from FUTUN: FamilienUnternehmerTUN deals with the…

The 4-circle model of family businesses Kostenlos
Corporate mission statementFamily & Corporate GovernancePeople, Culture & LeadershipSuccession & family peace

The 4-circle model of family businesses

This course deals with the complexity and challenges of family businesses that combine family values…

Mental health and performance in companies Kostenlos
People, Culture & Leadership

Mental health and performance in companies

In this course, Frank Scheelen, founder of the SCHEELEN® Group, sheds light on the importance…

The DNA of family businesses Kostenlos
Family & Corporate GovernancePeople, Culture & LeadershipSuccession & family peace

The DNA of family businesses

Family businesses face challenges arising from love, money and power. This course shows how clearly…

Competence management Kostenlos
People, Culture & Leadership

Competence management

In this inspiring e-learning video, Frank M. Scheelen explains in a practical way how strategic…

Eight tips for selecting external managers in family businesses Kostenlos
Family & Corporate GovernanceOrganizational developmentSuccession & family peace

Eight tips for selecting external managers in family businesses

Find out in this course why external managing directors are becoming a necessity for many…

Structure follows strategy Kostenlos
Digital transformationOrganizational development

Structure follows strategy

Strategy determines the direction - structure and leadership follow it. In this course, you will…

Making better strategic decisions in the advisory board Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardCorporate management & cockpitFamily & Corporate GovernanceFinancing & capital market viability...

Making better strategic decisions in the advisory board

Professional leadership in a family business requires more than just good decisions - it needs…

Managing the succession process Kostenlos
Corporate mission statementFamily & Corporate GovernanceSuccession & family peace

Managing the succession process

Succession is more than a generational change - it is a profound transition. This course…

Good governance Kostenlos
Corporate mission statementFamily & Corporate Governance

Good governance

Stability begins with clarity - integrated governance as the key to long-term success. In family…

Responsible use of AI Kostenlos
Digital transformationFuture, trends & innovationPeople, Culture & LeadershipStrategy

Responsible use of AI

The QScore Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardCorporate management & cockpitCorporate mission statementFamily & Corporate Governance...

The QScore

Digital transformation in family businesses part 1 of 2 Kostenlos
Digital transformationRisk managementStrategy

Digital transformation in family businesses part 1 of 2

Led by Stephan Wegerer, this course offers practical strategies for successfully leading family businesses through…

Digital strategies for family businesses Kostenlos
Digital transformationFuture, trends & innovationOrganizational developmentStrategy

Digital strategies for family businesses

Futures and innovations Kostenlos
Advisory Board & Supervisory BoardDigital transformationRisk managementStrategy

Futures and innovations

In this course with Kai Görlich, participants gain valuable insights into shaping the future and…

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to provide knowledge through excellent content, innovative technology and a strong network of experts that sustainably strengthens family businesses and makes them successful across generations.

We combine scientific knowledge with practical application in order to optimally empower managers, shareholders and supervisory board members. Our content is high-quality, practice-oriented and tailored to the needs of family businesses.

 

Our vision: The Family Business Academy is the world's leading multimedia knowledge platform for family businesses.

Our team of experts

Our team consists of leading experts who have extensive experience in advising and supporting family businesses. Each of our experts brings unique skills and expertise to provide you with the best possible support.

Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman
Prof. Dr. Arnold Weissman
Frank Scheelen
Frank Scheelen
Norbert Kauer
Norbert Kauer
Ben Weissman
Ben Weissman

Discover our courses

Take the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills with our courses. Register now to benefit from our valuable content and strengthen your family business in the long term.

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