Next Gen Family Business Leadership: Succession Without Conflict

Family businesses drive most of the global economy, over 60% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and new jobs in the United States. Family Businesses are the social fabric of very community, throughout history, in every corner of the world. Sadly, too many fail during leadership transitions because succession conversations are emotionally difficult, politically complex, and behaviorally inconsistent. The largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, over $90 trillion USD, is increasing demand for succession planning expertise. This course provides practical tools for Next Gen leaders, founders, advisors, and managers who want to improve communication, trust, accountability, and succession readiness- without increasing conflict. Participants learns how to apply evidence-based leadership practices, positive psychology coaching techniques, and behavioral communication strategies to strengthen family business continuity across generations. Drawing from Doug Gray, PhD’s global consulting work, books and published articles, doctoral research, and leadership frameworks, this course introduces practical models that help leaders improve self-awareness, psychological capital, active listening, coaching behaviors, and succession conversations. Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools to: Improve communication across generations Reduce avoidable family conflict Increase leadership readiness Clarify succession expectations Build healthier accountability systems Develop stronger Next Gen leadership capacity Intended Audience This course is designed for: Next Gen family business leaders Founders preparing for succession Family business advisors and consultants Executive coaches HR and organizational development leaders Wealth advisors and estate professionals Business owners managing intergenerational transitions