In this on-demand Q&A, FBCG consultants Seth Lapine and Lydia Tuthill dive into the critical components of effective family meetings. They answer questions submitted by business-owning family members on topics ranging from agenda building to managing difficult personalities.

Whether your family is just starting to meet or you’re seeking to improve existing gatherings, this recording offers valuable insights and actionable advice from our experienced practitioners.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Getting Started: Learn what makes a family meeting different from a casual family gathering and how to plan your first meeting with intention.
  • Making Meetings More Effective: Discover strategies for building agendas that balance business topics with family connection and fun. Find out when it’s the right time to bring in professional facilitation to navigate tricky conversations.
  • Including Everyone: Get thoughtful advice on how to include spouses, in-laws, and the next generation in your meetings. Learn how to create a psychologically safe environment where quieter family members feel empowered to participate.
  • Working Through Common Challenges: Address issues like low participation, unproductive meetings, and managing different personalities. Explore how to make virtual or hybrid meetings work for your family.

What You’ll Gain: Walk away with practical tools you can use right away, such as creating a family code of conduct to set clear communication guidelines. Gain a better understanding of what works (and what doesn’t) and build the confidence to start or improve your family’s meeting practice.

Consider this a great resource for any family committed to building trust, fostering open communication, and ensuring the long-term health of both the family system and the business.

“My biggest takeaway was validation that our family council is an important part of our family business. I appreciate hearing new strategies for rejuvenating our family meetings.” ~ Webinar attendee