As family businesses grow, a key and sensitive challenge for leaders is to prepare the next generation to manage the company and the family’s heritage responsibly.

Join us for an engaging fireside chat designed for YPOers who currently have, or are considering, involving next-generation family members in the business. The discussion will highlight practical, real-world strategies for fostering a healthy stewardship mindset, whether these family members take on operational roles or serve as non-working owners. This session explores what stewardship truly entails, how it can be cultivated early, and how working versus ownership roles impact family harmony and long-term success. Additionally, it will present innovative methods to evaluate fit, readiness, and motivation, enabling families to make informed decisions about involvement without entitlement or undue pressure.

Key takeaways include:
- Understanding how different roles shape mindsets, contributions, and family relationships.
- Gaining confidence that stewardship can be taught and that entitlement issues can be prevented.
- Fostering responsibility, accountability, and purpose among future family members from a young age.
- Discovering creative, actionable methods to assess whether and how next-gen members should participate in the business.

Carry the next generation forward and honor the legacy.