Prepared Exclusively for FFI Members
Virtual Study Groups at FFI
April 19, 2019
Introduction
O
ne of the benefits of being an FFI member is the opportunity to participate in a Virtual Study Group (VSG). In this issue we are pleased to welcome a new group, provide information on existing groups, and encourage you to join one of these or think of starting a new one. For more information on starting a new group, email ffi@ffi.org. For more information on an existing group, please email the contact listed.
New this year!
The Mediation Study Group was formed in January 2019 and currently has more than 20 members.
It is a venue for FFI members with mediation skills to share developments in the field of dispute resolution through discussion of their practical experience, skill building, marketing, and other related matters. In addition to discussions among members, the group will host presentations by members and recognized thought leaders in various mediation disciplines, as well as related fields, including developments in psychology and neuroscience.
Meetings
Mediation VSG meetings will convene bi-monthly. Contact Richard Lutringer for more information and to join.
Member news
VSG member Jane Beddall has written A Way to Prevent Catastrophic Family Quarrels for FFI Practitioner and Jack Wofford is co-presenting “Managing Conflict: Insights from science, family systems, and practice at the FFI global conference in Miami in October.
Jane Beddall
Richard Lutringer
Jack Wofford
Formed in 2018, Asian Circle Study Group is an online forum to educate, connect, and inspire Asian practitioners in the field of family enterprise.
This is a multi-disciplinary group with nearly 30 current members. It is designed for advisors and consultants who have been practicing in the field in Asia.
The primary purposes are to:
- Build a strong presence of Asian advisers and consultants, academics, and family enterprise members
- Provide multi-disciplinary learning opportunities using case discussions, guest speakers, presentations, and open dialog among members
- Nurture and inspire potential Asian leaders within FFI
- Leverage the insight and perspectives of experienced practitioners in the field, both from the West and the East
Meetings
Meetings are held quarterly, with the May 14 meeting addressing “Applications of Rockefeller’s Philanthropy Framework,” presented by Mae Hong of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Contact Jeremy Cheng for more information and to join.
Member news
The first quarter meeting featured Keng-Fun Loh speaking on her recent book Family Business on the Moon and VSG member Mohar Yusof will co-present “Adopting Technology to Propel the Family Enterprise” at the FFI global Conference in Miami.
Jeremy Cheng
Mae Hong
Keng-Fun Loh
Mohar Yusof
NextGen Practitioners Virtual Study Group began in 2017 and is dedicated to educating, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of practitioners in the field of family enterprise.
This is a multidisciplinary study group designed for advisers and consultants who have been practicing in the field for 5-10 years. The group has 20 members and seeks a multidisciplinary composition to broaden and enrich the learning experience of its members. A geographic mix is also a priority.
The primary purposes of this VSG are to:
- Build a strong foundation of next generation family enterprise advisors and consultants
- Build relationships among peers who face similar challenges and opportunities
- Provide multidisciplinary learning opportunities using case discussions, guest speakers, presentations, and open dialog among members
- Nurture and inspire the next generation of potential leaders within FFI
- Leverage the insight and perspectives of experienced practitioners in the field through guest speakers and the group mentor
Meetings
The VSG meets quarterly and occasionally has in-person meetings in Boston. Contact Natalie McVeigh or Elle Hansen for more information or to join.
Member news
Steve Legler recently interviewed Joshua Nacht for FFI Practitioner. Mairi Mickel and Natalie McVeigh are members of the GEN faculty.
Elle Hansen
Steve Legler
Natalie McVeigh
Mairi Mickel
Formed in 2016 and entering its fourth year as an FFI VSG, the Iberoamérica VSG, educates, connects, and inspires members located in or interested in family enterprise issues in Latin America and Spain.
The official language of the group is Spanish. The group, which has nearly 50 members, extends FFI’s core mission by focusing on education and multidisciplinary learning. The group seeks a multidisciplinary composition to broaden and enrich the learning experience of its members.
The Iberoamérica VSG also contributes a series of articles published in English and Spanish to FFI Practitioner. Among the contributors are Miguel Ángel Gallo and Begoña Pereira-Otero with El Ejercicio del poder en la empresa familiar / The Exercise of Power in the Family Business.
Meetings
Group meetings are held a minimum of once every two months and the group meets in person at the FFI annual conference. For more information and to join, contact Paula Rincón.
Member news
Group members Salvador Cerón and Guillermo Salazar are members of the 2019 Miami Conference Program Committee of which Guillermo is chair. Luis Medina is a member of the 2019 FFI Nominating committee.
Salvador Cerón
Miguel Ángel Gallo
Luis Medina
Begoña Pereira-Otero
Paula Rincón
Guillermo Salazar
Dates to RememberMAY
6
6
Submission deadline for GEN faculty applications
submit
submit
MAY
14
14
Webinar for GEN graduates
MAY
31
31
Last day to enroll in Q2 GEN courses
JUN
18
18
NYC Regional Committee event | 4:00PM to 7:30PM
Host: Trusted Family, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 7th fl., New York City
Program: The Paradigm Shift in Addiction Treatment: Implications for Families, Businesses, and their Family Enterprise Advisors
Host: Trusted Family, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 7th fl., New York City
Program: The Paradigm Shift in Addiction Treatment: Implications for Families, Businesses, and their Family Enterprise Advisors
JULY
1
1
Last day to submit a case for the Family Enterprise Case Competition
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OCT
23-25
23-25
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