Description

Rethinking corporate succession – between responsibility, emotion and strategy.

The handover of a family business is one of the most profound changes a company can experience – emotionally, organizationally and strategically. In this course, Prof. Arnold Weissman examines business succession as a multi-layered transition process that is not just about a change of leadership, but also about letting go, passing on values and creating new perspectives.

Participants gain sound insights into the phases of succession, the role of the family, the development of leadership personalities and the design of clear ownership and management structures. The content shows how entrepreneurial and family interests can be reconciled and possible blockages resolved – with a mix of experience, structure and openness to new approaches.

Your key learnings:

• Different succession options: within the family, mixed or external

• Importance of early preparation and strategic planning

• Development and selection of suitable successors based on competence, not kinship

• Dealing with emotional tensions in the handover process

• Understanding the separation of ownership and management as an opportunity for the future

• Creating clear roles, expectations and communication structures

Who is this course suitable for?
For business families, successor generations, advisory boards and consultants who want to create a harmonious, sustainable transition.

Why you should book this course:
Because successful succession means much more than just handing over a title.