Navigating Complexity: Planning Across Generations

Join the inaugural cohort of the Navigating Complexity: Planning Across Generations Masterclass on February 19-20, 2025 at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel and Conference Center. Participants will engage in collaborative group work, analyzing an actual family business case study through a series of Thinking and Doing exercises.

Participants of the Navigating Complexity Masterclass will receive unique insights and hands-on experience from industry experts regarding the effective transition of family businesses to the next generation. Over the two-day period, leaders of family businesses will explore human resources strategies, develop skills to effectively manage internal and external conflicts, and engage in challenging conversations, among other topics.

This Masterclass also supports experienced family business proprietors and next generation family business leaders in applying key concepts from Northwestern professor Dr. Justin Craig’s book, Continuity Model Generation: Integrating Wealth, Strategy, Talent, and Governance Plans.

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Masterclass Schedule

Wednesday, February 19th
10:30 AM  Check-in
Participants will receive all instructional materials needed during the two-day Masterclass.


11:00 AM  Session One led by Justin Craig, Ph.D.
Dr. Craig will cover the application of "The 4 Ls Framework - From Learning to Letting Go" and "The Big Tent Approach" to our family business.


12:30 PM  Lunch
Buffet Style (For dietary restrictions, please email ciefb@bus.olemiss.edu)


1:30 PM   Session Two: Case A led by Clay Dibrell, Ph.D.
Dr. Dibrell will discuss Case study A before participants are put into "Thinking and Doing" groups.


3:00 PM   Coffee Break
Includes soft drinks and water


3:30 PM   Session Three led by Tyge Payne, Ph.D.
Dr. Payne will be covering the Strategic Planning Principles.


5:00 PM   Dinner Reception
Includes an open bar and hors d'oeuvres
Thursday, February 20th
8:00 AM   Breakfast Discussions Among Groups


8:45 AM   Session Four: Case B led by Walter Davis, Ph.D.
Participants will discuss Case B which covers "Understanding Development, Motivation and Retention of Talented Managers." Dr. Davis will discuss "Preparing Employees for Change."


10:00 PM  Coffee Break
Includes soft drinks and water


10:30 PM  Closing Session led by Clay Dibrell and Justin Craig
Dr. Dibrell and Dr. Craig will wrap up and provide a call-to-action for participants to apply key principles covered to their own families/family businesses.


12:00 PM  Lunch To-Go

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Clay Dibrell, Ph.D.
Professor of Management; the Chair in Entrepreneurship; Co-Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Mississippi, and a U.S. Fulbright Scholar

Tyge Payne, Ph.D.
Professor, Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems at Louisiana State University

Walter Davis, Ph.D.
William W Gresham Jr Entrepreneurial Professor and Professor of Management at the University of Mississippi
Justin Craig, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor of Family Enterprise; Director of Center of Family Enterprises in the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who should participate in the Masterclass?

A: Family business owners and emerging leaders from the next generation are encouraged to participate in this Masterclass aimed at fostering community and facilitating the seamless transition of the family business.


Q: Is group registration available?

A: Yes, groups may enroll up to four (4) participants at a time using this link.


Q: Are sponsorship opportunities available?

A: Yes! Please email us at ciefb@bus.olemiss.edu for more information.


Q: Can I register on-site?

A: On-site registration will not be available for the Masterclass. Early registration is highly encouraged!


Q: What is the registration fee?

A: $2,500 per participant.


Q: What does the registration cost include? 

A: The $2,500 registration fee includes:
 - Exclusive access to experienced experts in Family Business research
 - Overnight lodging at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel
 - Instructional materials for the two-day Masterclass
 - Meals and Refreshments: two lunches, one dinner, and one breakfast
 - Happy Hour networking session


Q: Can I transfer my ticket/registration?

A: If you are unable to attend after registering and have a replacement, please be sure to contact us at ciefb@bus.olemiss.edu.


Q: Will recordings, summaries, and or notes be available after the session?

A: Recordings of the Masterclass sessions will not be available; however, summaries and notes from each presentation and session will be included in Masterclass instructional materials provided to each participant.


Q: If I have questions, who can I contact?

A: For questions regarding the Masterclass, please contact Angelica Owens and arowens@olemiss.edu.

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For more information on Masterclass registration, please email ciefb@bus.olemiss.edu