FamilyShift™
Managing a family business is unique, and complex. In partnership with KPMG Enterprise, this program focuses on strategies and tactics for addressing leadership, growth and family business ownership issues.
Who should attend?
Family members assuming a leadership/management role in their family business.
Session Dates
October 19 – 23, 2020
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Donald K. Johnson Centre
130 King St. West
The Exchange Tower
Program Fees
$4,000 CAD
Program fee includes all materials and meals.
Program fees are tax exempt.
Additional Details
To obtain more information, please click on the Pre-Apply Now button and fill out the required fields. A KPMG Enterprise professional will follow up with you to continue the application process. If you have any questions, please contact: Pat Madden at pmadden@kpmg.ca.
Program Content
Family businesses are unique. Running one requires a different perspective.
In partnership with Ivey’s Business Families Centre and KPMG Enterprise, FamilyShift™ is a week-long program built for family members taking a leadership/management role in their family business. With case studies, break out groups, guest speakers and experts, and coaching sessions, you’ll emerge an expert in the unique challenges family businesses face.
Interested candidates must complete an application form and be nominated by an Ivey Academy or KPMG Enterprise representative. Participants are selected by The Ivey Academy.
Program ROI
After completing the FamilyShift™ program, you'll receive an authentic digital artifact – also known as a badge. This badge showcases your achievements and commitment to professional development. You can share your accomplishment with your network by displaying digital badges on social media, websites, ePortfolios, professional networks, and email signatures. Included in your badge is a digital certificate. Your network will be able to view your personalized and authentic certificate through your online digital badge.
In addition to a digital badge, you will receive a FamilyShift™ Certificate of Completion, a powerful credential from the top business school in Canada.
What You Learn
For detailed program content, download the brochure.
How You Learn
This is Not about Textbooks and Lectures
This isn’t your typical classroom. Our programs are designed with busy leaders in mind. We’re talking an engaging, interactive, and unique experience. Our real-world Case-Method of Learning is not about textbooks and lectures – it’s about learning by doing. You’ll walk away with new knowledge and ideas that you can immediately implement in your business.
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Where You Learn
Donald K. Johnson Centre
130 King St. West
The Exchange Tower
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5X 1A9
Ivey's Donald K. Johnson Centre is located in the heart of Toronto's financial district in the Exchange Tower at 130 King Street West.
With two two-tiered amphitheatre classrooms, nine breakout rooms, a large reception area, on-site catering, ergonomic seating, wireless technology, and on-site support, the Donald K. Johnson Centre is a state-of-the-art meeting and conference facility.
The Donald K. Johnson Centre is easily accessible using the TTC (King Subway), Go Transit (located five minutes from Union Station), Via Rail, or the underground PATH pedestrian walkway.
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