September 2024
Technical Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on Running Effective Family Meetings for Family Enterprises

By: Christina R. Wing, Kara A Perusse and Hillary B Sieber

Format:Audio
| Language:English
| Pages:15

Abstract

It is recommended that any family with a family enterprise hold family meetings. Family enterprises include operating companies, holding companies, family offices, and family foundations. Family meetings serve as a platform for discussing important family and business matters, sharing updates, and aligning family members' interests and values. This note discusses best practices and formats for running family meetings, and outlines the best ways to foster communication and cohesion within family enterprises.

Keywords

Family Business; Communication Strategy; Family and Family Relationships; Alignment

Citation

Wing, Christina R., Kara A Perusse, and Hillary B Sieber. "Note on Running Effective Family Meetings for Family Enterprises." Harvard Business School Technical Note 625-037, September 2024.