Governance in Family Business

Presenter: Sandy Kimpton, Family Business Association.

Governance is the structure, systems and processes that ensure a business’ overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability. Having formal governance structures assists open communication, reduces internal conflicts, nurtures the next generation, and develops a shared family vision. This workshop will help you understand key elements of governance, identify your gaps and plan next steps towards sound governance in your family business.

Attendees will learn;

• The Family-in-Business System
• What is Family Governance?
• The  role of a Family Council
• Different Governance Structures
• The Role of a Board
• Shareholders Agreement - what is the value?
• Managing Family Communication

So attendees can;

• Understand what Governance involves for families in business and why Governance is vital for any size family business.
• Why governance is an essential focus for the family, business, and owners.
• Understand the elements that make up sound governance in family business.
• Be able to assess where they are on their governance journey and plan further steps towards sound governance

Sandy's Bio
Sandy Kimpton is highly experienced in family business governance, bringing a practical, holistic, and values-based approach to helping families and enterprises succeed over the long term. She has worked extensively with multi-generational family businesses and high-net-worth families, supporting them to strengthen governance frameworks, align family and business objectives, and create clarity across generations. A qualified accountant and Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, Sandy has held executive roles including Director and CFO across larger family groupings. She is known for helping families bring together the governance, leadership, and structure needed to support both business performance and long-term family aspirations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-kimpton-09268913/

 

Cost Support

This training is registered with the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN) and participants may therefore qualify for support for this programme.
For more information, please contact Sandra Crone sandra.crone@neslontasman.nz prior to Thursday 8 October.

Eligibility criteria:

To attend/be eligible for co-funding the customer must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Has less than 50 full time employees
• Have an NZBN
• Must be the business owner or person in a key management role, i.e senior managers, in the business.
• Must register on the RBP Platform and have a discovery meeting with the region’s Growth Advisor

 

Standard cancellation policy applies to paid events/workshops/courses (unless otherwise stated on event listing). Cancellations must be received 7 working days prior to the event. Cancellations after this time and ‘no shows’ on the day will be charged the full invoice amount. Substitutions are permitted if you can no longer attend.