Check out our Terry Hay Leadership Series brought to you with the support of the Hay Family Scandinavian Building Services.

November 20, 2024
3:00pm 6:00pm
In Person

Management Attention Deficit happens when an organization's challenges and complexity exceed leadership's capacity to effectively respond. Management attention is the organisation's most precious resource because it is a highly leverageable, but finite resource, so it's not be wasted. As the leader of your family business, you are pulled in multiple directions, with multiple roles and problems to solve and not enough time to do it all. Do you have Management Attention Deficit (MAD)?

Presented by : Derek Hudson & Ann MacTaggart with Tiz Benvenuto, Dave Kane, and Glen Vanstone of Unconstrained

September 17, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
Online

Loss of mental capacity can be sudden or gradual, reversible or permanent, but one thing is certain : No one is immune! What happens when key people in a family enterprise become cognitively or emotionally unable to function? What role do culture and family dynamics play in how these matters are addressed? Can anything be done proactively to prevent mental incapacity and/or the damage it can cause?

Neuropsychologist Dr. Moira Somers and Family Enterprise Advisor expert Gerry Meyer delve into the issue of mental incapacity within family-owned businesses and family offices.

Presented by: Dr. Moira Somers and Gerry Meyer, Senior Advisors, Blackwood

May 21, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
Online

Thriving family businesses allow members to freely explore possibilities, share ideas, and raise concerns without fear of ridicule or negative consequences. They also set clear behavioural expectations and performance guidelines, and give ongoing feedback. These are all key elements of 'psychological safety', an area that is receiving a lot of research attention due to its ties with business success. In this session, we will look at how to create the conditions for psychological safety within families, family offices, and family enterprises.

Presented by: Dr. Moira Somers, Senior Advisor, Blackwood

April 16, 2024
11:30am - 1:00pm
Online

In today's dynamic business environment, conflict is a natural and inevitable part of interactions within and between organizations. The ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively is a necessary skill for managing family enterprises and ensuring their success. This session will introduce you to the principles of Rosenberg's Non-Violent Communication (NVC). By applying the NVC process to a real-time conflict, you will gain the tools to transform conflict into opportunities for strengthening relationships, fostering understanding, and driving organizational growth.

Presented by: Kevin Erickson of Leadershyft

March 19, 2024
11:30am-1:00pm
Online

This session offers an overview of Artificial Intelligence (Al) and its transformative potential for family businesses. Learn how you can use Al as a Virtual Assistant, Data Wizard, and Creative Coach to build efficiency, foster innovation, and support the values-driven approach of family businesses. Look at real-world applications with a focus on generative Al tools that you can implement in each of the key areas. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, make data-driven decisions, or boost creativity, this session will guide you through selecting and using the right Al tools for your family business.

Presented by: Vern Glaser, Jennifer Sloan, and Matt Knight of ABFI and the University of Alberta, Alberta School of Business.

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