Managing Family Business Transitions
Family businesses fail at succession more often than at trading, because ownership, management and family roles get confused. This course covers separating those roles and planning a handover that the business survives.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why family businesses fail at succession rather than trading
- 02Separating ownership, governance and management
- 03Assessing successor readiness without family bias
- 04Planning the handover and its timeline
- 05Family members who will not or should not take over
- 06Professionalising management while keeping the culture
- 07Family councils, shareholder agreements and dispute resolution
What you will gain
- Separate ownership, governance and management roles
- Assess successor readiness without family bias
- Plan a handover with a realistic timeline
- Handle family members who will not take over
- Professionalise management without losing the culture
- Resolve disputes before they reach the business
Who should attend
- Family business owners and successors
- Senior managers in family firms
- Advisers to family businesses
- Non family executives in family companies
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Jul 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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