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	"The experience has far exceeded my expectations! This is not textbook learning, but hard-core business learning. I've formed deep relationships the last 6 years as I learn from peers. Two in the group have moved into president roles since I joined, and I credit this group for helping me make the transition as well. The peer accountability and support in many ways continues to be invaluable." Ken Weaver Weaver Companies, Inc. East Earl, PA Read more Member Testimonials

Membership in a Next-Generation Learning Lab is a unique and proven professional development option exclusively for family business successors.

• Learn from the chair, an experienced executive who has extensive training and a family business background
• Create your own Development Plan to which the chair and group will hold you accountable
• Gain counsel from others who are in a similar situation, invaluable "objective perspectives"
• Claim your own voice and unique gifts as you grow into your leadership potential
• Deepen your understandings and build competencies in busienss and ownership

Membership includes:

Initial Goal-Setting Session with Chair.

Keeping the end in mind, the first step is an initial session with the chair to focus on developing your own Personal & Professional Development Plan then present to the group for planning and accountability purposes.

Monthly Group Sessions.

These monthly sessions focus on key management and/or ownership skills, systems and processes. The chair selects and prioritizes topics based on member Personal & Professional Development Plans.

Presentations by experts on the subject may include:

• Financial Management & Controls
• Organizing for Success
• Strategic Planning
• Performance-Based Compensation
• Operations Management
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing Strategy & Sales Management
• Performance Management/Improvement
• Leadership in the Family Business
• Shareholder Development
• Boards of Directors
• Management Team Building

Group Processing of Member Issues is an integral element of this unique learning environment. Peer-group processing by members of non-competing businesses provides practical counsel from peers and chair on current and emerging business issues.

Quarterly Mentoring Sessions with Chair.

This individual executive coaching session, held quarterly, supports the rapid integration of learning into day-to-day business performance.

Monthly Member One-to-One Meetings.

A monthly individual meeting with another group member on a rotating basis strengthens relationships, learning and trust.

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