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Note: iCCAN community endpoints are welcome to participate in any or all series.
Introduction to Alberta Business Family Institute/Creating Pathways for Entrepreneurial Families and succession planning in Alberta:
When FREUD was asked what he considered to be the secret of a full life, he gave a three word answer: "Lieben und arbeiten" (to love and to work). For most people, the two most important things in their lives are families and work. It is easy to understand the compelling power of organizations that combine both elements.
The Rural Alberta Development Fund established the Creating Pathways for Entrepreneurial Families Project (CPEFP) in Camrose. This rural development initiative, supported by ground-breaking research and top scholars, brings expertise, education, mentoring and training programs provided in both Edmonton and Calgary by Alberta Business Family Initiative (ABFI) into rural communities across the province of Alberta - tools developing and implementing successful strategies for the future..
The 12 Steps of Succession Planning
This session is geared to business owners from all disciplines who seek to deepen their understanding and begin the process of succession planning. Succession planning is a natural process in a successful business and one that can (and should) be positive and empowering.
The main focus is on an overview of the 12 steps of succession planning and providing materials and templates to enable business owners to confidently begin, develop, implement and review the succession planning process.
Setting Up a Family Council
This session offers a comprehensive framework to effectively host family council meetings. Research indicates implementation of regular family meetings is one of the three most important steps business-owning families can take to ensure the continuity of the family business. Learn how to use the key components of conducting a safe family council by encouraging honest participation, active listening, and no judgment calls. When seeking preservation of the family and the business, family councils are an effective way to plan for the future, promote family values and engage and prepare the next generation for the success of the business livelihood.
Setting up an Advisory Board
Professional advisors can be one of your company's biggest assets to growth and success of your business, family and health. Knowing how to find them, what to ask and how to form those relationships is key. This session will discuss the roles of advisors, compensation, working relationships, family connections and conflicts of interest.
Legacy, Lifestyle and Retirement Planning
This practical program will gracefully guide you through retirement planning and help you chart the course that will successfully ease you in to the next exciting chapter of your life. Baby boomers are redefining retirement and learning the importance of retiring TO something, not FROM something. Understand the phases; prepare yourself for the many decisions to come and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Stewardship, Philanthropy and Setting Up a Family Foundation
"Philanthropy" may best be defined as "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life."
Thriving communities are fortunate to enjoy the foresight of the forefathers. We all want to make a difference to our communities, our countries and our world. Find out the advantages to setting up your own foundation, or investing in a ready-made foundation, to meet your vision of improvement and accomplishment.
