FAMILY GOVERNANCE
" Creating Protocols and Agreements for Effective Management "
Topics
1. Fundamental Elements of Family Governance:
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Definition and key components of a strong family governance structure.
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Roles and responsibilities in family governance: family, council, and direction.
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Importance of governance for the long-term success of the family business.
2. The Family Protocol: Structuring and Application.
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What is a family protocol and how to structure it?
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Guidelines to include in the protocol: rules of participation, remuneration, and decision making.
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Examples of effective family protocols and their impact on cohesion.
3. Shareholder Agreements and their Role in Family Governance:
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How to structure shareholder agreements to ensure stability and fairness.
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Key clauses in the agreements: sale of shares, voting rights, and distribution of dividends.
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Case studies on the effectiveness of shareholder agreements in conflict prevention.
4. Mechanisms for Conflict Resolution in the Business Family:
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Strategies to anticipate and manage family conflicts through formal agreements.
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Importance of mediation and conflict resolution instances within the protocol.
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Tools to ensure fluid communication and avoid disputes.
5. The Family Council: Structure and Functioning.
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Definition of the role of the family council and its impact on decision making.
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Selection and renewal processes for members of the family council.
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Practical cases of how family councils can foster unity and shared vision.
6. Integration of New Generations in Family Governance:
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Preparing and training the next generation to assume leadership roles.
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Creation of agreements that facilitate the inclusion and participation of new generations.
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Strategies to align intergenerational interests and values.
7. Transparency and Communication in the Implementation of Protocols and Agreements:
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Importance of open and transparent communication during the creation of protocols.
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How to ensure the understanding and commitment of all family members.
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Tools to evaluate the effectiveness of agreements and their compliance over time.