• IFB National Conference 2014

    Friday, June 13th, 2014

    12 and 13 June 2014
    St Pauls, London

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    It was a great privilege to run a session at the IFB Conference this week looking at how to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the next generation.

    We all talk about responsible ownership and…

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  • Cranfield Venture Day 2014

    Thursday, May 8th, 2014

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    Wednesday 8 May 2014,
    Cranfield School of Management, Bedfordshire

    I’m looking forward to a truly inspirational day at Cranfield for their annual VentureDay this week. I’m exciting to be running a session on Succession, entitled ‘Inside Out and Outside In’  With an…

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  • Launch of the IFB NxG Leadership Programme

    Friday, March 28th, 2014

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    I’m excited to be launching and leading the Next Generation Leadership Programme for the Institute for Family Business, later on today.

    After much planning and preparation, this interactive  programme, will take a group of aspiring leaders on an amazing leadership journey over…

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  • Student inspiration

    Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

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    A great day today at Henley Business School teaching about succession as part of the Family Business MBA Elective. It’s reassuring to know the future of some significant family businesses are going to be in great hands. I hope I have…

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  • Governance: Keeping it Simple

    Wednesday, February 5th, 2014

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    Developing solid governance is a key component of family business success  but finding the right balance is key. Read my latest article which looks at how to go about building a structure that is genuinely appropriate to…

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  • FBN Ireland – Preparing the Next Generation

    Wednesday, September 25th, 2013

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    I’m excited to be presenting at tbe FBN Ireland event today, exploring the whole subject of preparing and developing the next generation of family business owners.

    Alongside family members from the William Jackson Food Group as a live…

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  • The Importance of Early Planning

    Thursday, September 12th, 2013

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    Handing down a business through the family is never easy and family emotions often get in the way of sound business decisions. This insightful article explores the importance of early planning and for making business decisions for business reasons…

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  • Developing and Nurturing Next Generation Talent

    Friday, June 7th, 2013

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    Join us for the IFB National Conference where I will be running a workshop focused on developing the next generation of future leaders. Joined by Mark and Philipp Mosimann, from Mosimann’s, who will share their experiences to allow us…

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