Family enterprises, in all shapes and sizes, are pillars of our economy. Their concerns, strategies and successes teach us valuable lessons that can help shape businesses in diverse industries and contribute to a wealthier, more prosperous Canada.
An international survey and research project to better understand the prevalence of family owners’ mental health conditions and the associated consequences for family enterprises.
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Connect NowFamilies who have goals to perpetuate, grow, or sustain significant family wealth over generations are often motivated to set up a single-family office (SFO). But what is a single-family office?
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Sign Up NowAn exploration of mental health in family business and its triggers, symptoms, and implications on the family enterprise ecosystem with tangible next steps to help leaders achieve long-term success.
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The Telfer School of Management has awarded seven new prestigious honours and renewed five more, advancing research and teaching excellence thanks to generous donor support.
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A new FELI-IMD-FBN global research partnership exploring the impact of mental health on both family and business dynamics for family enterprises.
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With the theme of ‘Finding Your Why’, forty NextGens from a wide variety of Canadian family firms gathered in Calgary to have conversations, attend learning sessions and share experiences.
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For NextGens taking on active ownership, it is essential to have the support of firm stakeholders. Discover expert strategies to establish trust and gain credibility effectively.
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Profile on Peter Jaskiewicz: helping family enterprises avoid the same predicament that befell his extended family.
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Managing family relationships is complex, and even more challenging when there’s a family business to deal with. Read how a NextGen member approaches it and advice on being “professionally emotional."
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Patricia Saputo is among a growing number of successful Canadian women who are working to strengthen their communities and inspire systemic change through philanthropy.
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Telfer’s Family Enterprise Legacy Institute receives a significant donation from Patricia Saputo to lead new research and training for enterprising families in Canada.
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HBO’s 'Succession' and the role of women in succession planning and leadership roles.
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Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI) Director Peter Jaskiewicz has joined IMD – one of the top-ranked business schools globally – as a Visiting Professor.
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For NextGens working in the family enterprise, the relationship with non-family executives can feel strained – but, by following these three principles, a more positive collaboration can be achieved.
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Watch a video with Telfer Professor Evelyn Micelotta speaking about her book, Family Firm: A Distinctive Form of Organization.
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When it comes to turning corporate social responsibility (CSR) into profit, research shows family businesses have the advantage.
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If the entrepreneurs of today are the family businesses of tomorrow, should current family enterprises help support their Next Gens to start businesses? Learn more in this excerpt.
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Connect NowPeter Jaskiewicz has been awarded a SSHRC Partnership Engagement Grant, enabling him to study the incentives offered to non-family CEOs of family businesses.
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The Family Enterprise Canada (FEC) Family Business Symposium was in Ottawa this year and FELI was part of it!
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How can family firms help non-employees feel like family?
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