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.
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. Click the logo below to learn more from KPMG.
Who Should Attend?
FamilyShift™ is for next generation leaders ready to shift a thriving enterprise to a whole new level of success—family members assuming a leadership/management role in their family business.
Participants commonly include individuals in Manager, General Manager, Director, and VP roles.
What You Learn
Select Participating Organizations
Program Faculty
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Sunday, October 1 - Friday, October 6, 2023
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London, Ontario, Canada
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
551 Windermere Road
Program Fees
$7,500 CAD
Program fee includes all materials, meals and accommodations.
Program fees are tax exempt.
Additional Details
To obtain more information, please click on the Request Information 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.
The program fees payable by FamilyShift participants will be subsidized due to the generous support of KPMG Enterprise and the Business Families Centre at Ivey Business School.
