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The Art of Owning and Leading a Family Business

A holistic ownership and leadership program for family-owned companies

The essential bridge between ownership, leadership, and personal impact

Welcome to a unique development program that combines deep knowledge of family ownership and business dynamics with human development and relationship-building.
This three-day program provides current and future owners and leaders with a comprehensive toolbox – to strengthen the business, the family, and themselves.

Program Overview

Day 1: The Foundation – Roles, Relationships & Ownership

  • People, roles, and expectations
  • Understanding the ecosystem and dynamics of a family business
  • What sets successful multi-generational family businesses apart
  • Introduction to strategic ownership and effective governance models
  • Exploring challenges and ambitions

Day 2: Sustainability, Crises & Communication

  • How to build a more resilient and sustainable business
  • Family ownership in headwinds: Case study of a crisis
  • The board’s role and how it supports the ownership vision
  • Communicating in complex relationships – building trust and clarity
  • Evening session: Family conversations and reflection

Day 3: Values, Next Generation & The Road Ahead

  • Defining the family’s purpose and core values
  • Health, balance, and long-term perspective in both family and ownership
  • The next generation – succession and development
  • Structures that secure the future
  • Closing session: Concrete action plan and key decisions moving forward

Learning Objectives

  • Build a shared understanding of roles, responsibilities, and relationships
  • Strengthen sustainability and alignment within the family business
  • Gain tools for communication, ownership culture, and governance
  • Develop a clear direction and structure for future ownership and leadership

Practical Information

Duration: 3 full days (10:00–18:00 daily)

Format: In-person gathering with expert input, group exercises, and reflection

Participants: Family owners, next-generation members, and key stakeholders in the family business

Course Information

Date:

7. – 9. January
8. – 10. April

Time:

Day 1: at 10-18
Day 2: at 10-18
Day 3: at 10-18

Place:
Niels Juelsgate 33, Oslo

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Register your interest or request more information using the form here.

Are you interested but not completely sure about participating? Get in touch here as well to reserve a spot. The program has a limited number of places.

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