We realize family businesses face unique opportunities and challenges. It is our mission to offer valuable resources to help you and your team navigate them successfully. Check this page regularly for updated content.
News
October 14, 2021
Drucker School alumnus Peter S. Sealey and his wife Elizabeth donate $1 Million to the Drucker School’s Global Family Business Institute. Their gift will establish the annual Dr. Peter S. Sealey, PhD Award in Family Business to recognize the exemplary contributions to business or society by a family business or a family business leader. Learn more here.
May 5, 2021
David Specht is the next director of the Drucker School Global Family Business Institute. Specht previously developed the Family Dynamics offering at Wells Fargo Private Bank; founded a consulting firm for multi-generational family companies; and served on the faculty at the University of Nebraska, where he established their family business program. Read more here.
Podcasts
November 16, 2021
The Farm CPA Podcast
Dave Specht explains to host Paul Neiffer about what successful transitions from one generation to the next require.
November 14, 2021
The Business of Family Podcast
Dave Specht and host Mike Boyd have an insightful conversation about preserving families and perpetuating businesses.
October 22, 2021
Impact Farming Podcast
Dave Specht and host Tracy Brunet discuss various aspects of farm boss leadership such as: self-management; leadership development and its effects on mental health, families, and the farm; and leadership presence.
September 15, 2021
Living the Country Life Radio
Dave Specht and host Jodi Henke discuss various aspects of generational succession planning for families who pass down the farm from generation to generation.
June 1, 2021
Disruptive Successor Podcast
Dave Specht shares with host Jonathan Goldhill about his experience developing the National Family Dynamics Program at Wells Fargo and the family business program at the University of Nebraska.
December 28, 2020
Enterprising Families Podcast
Dave Specht discusses family matriarchs with Family Governance Expert and Nhaka Legacy Lead Consultant Tsitsi Mutendi.
Newsletter
Our online newsletter includes information on family business trends, articles, resources, institute member highlights, events, and how to support the institute. Links to published online newsletters are below.
Faculty Research
“Five Sisters and Two Executors: A Case Study.” FFI Practitioner. January 19, 2021.
Videos
View our Managing the Family Business series, where we ask family business leaders questions about their experience in and takeaways from working in the family business.
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