Family businesses are often shaped by deeply embedded dynamics that go beyond financial strategy and corporate structure. The complex web of relationships, roles, and unspoken expectations within the family often mirrors or directly influences the way the business operates.

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One powerful tool to explore these dynamics is the genogram, a family tree that captures not only family relationships but also emotional patterns, roles, and significant events across generations. 

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In the context of family business, a genogram can help uncover patterns in leadership, decision-making, conflicts, and even unconscious influences from the family’s past that affect the business. By understanding these dynamics, a family can address conflicts, improve communication, and align family values with business strategies.

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We will explore:

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• Mapping Family Dynamics with the Genogram: Understanding how generational patterns, roles, and relationships in the family shape the way the business operates.

• Uncovering Hidden Influences: How unconscious family dynamics can manifest in business decisions, leadership styles, and interpersonal conflicts within the company.

• Succession Planning: The genogram can reveal succession-related patterns—such as the transfer of leadership, roles, and responsibilities—highlighting areas where succession planning may face challenges, as family dynamics influence leadership transitions.

• Aligning Family and Business Values: Exploring how family values and business values intersect and identifying areas where alignment can drive greater success and harmony.

• Conflict Resolution: Identifying areas of tension between family and business roles and discovering strategies for addressing and resolving these conflicts.​

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By the end of this experience, you’ll gain clarity on how family dynamics are influencing your business decisions and succession planning. You’ll also uncover actionable insights for creating healthier boundaries, improving communication, and aligning family values with business objectives for a smoother transition of leadership