Date: 12/05/2009 Global Teleconference Panel Discussion -
FAMILY BUSINESS: IN SAFE HANDS?
The IFB is pleased to announce that Family Business Wiki.org, a new resource for sharing family business knowledge, is offering a series of panel discussions and networking events conducted via teleconference. In addition to hearing a live panel discussion, participants can utilise online forums on Family Business Wiki to share their ideas and questions. Each panel discussion will also be followed by optional networking where participants can introduce themselves.
On 12th May the panel will discuss key findings from the Barclays Wealth report "Family Business: In Safe Hands?", which was produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit, including;
• Discussing how family firms are surviving the downturn
• Addressing how to manage family relationships
• Considering the benefits of external non-family management
PANELLISTS:
Grant Gordon, Chair - Director General, Institute for Family Business
Roshanak Dwyer - Advisor to the Board of Directors, Butane Group
Mark Kibblewhite - Managing Director and Head of UK and Ireland, Barclays Wealth
Ken McCracken - Founding Director and consultant, Family Business Solutions
TELECONFERENCE TIMINGS:
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
3.30-4.30pm Panel discussion followed by Q&A
4.30-5.00pm Networking (optional)
REGISTRATION:
To register for this teleconference, send an email to info@familybusinesswiki.org indicating:
• Your name
• Your organisation
• Whether you will be staying on the call for the "networking" session after the panel discussion
You will receive confirmation of your registration along with a teleconference access phone number, access code, and further instructions for participating in the teleconference.
The teleconference is free-of-charge, though each participant is responsible for paying their local telephone charges. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Further information regarding Family Business Wiki Live can be found at www.familybusinesswiki.org
Any questions regarding the Family Business Wiki teleconference and networking sessions can be directed to info@familybusinesswiki.org
(Please note: your e-mail, name and location will be used only for communicating with you regarding the teleconference(s) for which you have registered. This information will not be used for any other purpose, nor shared with any other person or organization). |
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