Family Staff Peer Network: Managing Family Dynamics for More Effective Meetings

Board meetings and family retreats are far more effective when all voices are heard, participants feel empowered to share their opinions, and the processes for decision-making are clear and transparent. Creating a space that allows for such productive discussion requires that family dynamics are managed well. 

Join us for a conversation with other family staff members to hear about successful meeting practices and how to build your skills to better navigate family dynamics in group discussions. Bring your own challenges and successes and come ready to learn from the experiences of your peers. 

Note: The program may include breakout group discussions with peers grappling with similar challenges.

Invitation to share your experience

We would like to start the program with two or three peer network members sharing their own experience. This would entail sharing your story informally for just a few minutes at the top of the program. No preparation is needed! This also is a way for peer network members to learn more about each other. Any experience, positive or challenging, is a learning opportunity. If you would like to do this, please reach out to Daria Teutonico.

Resources

NCFP has several resources that provide guidance on how to conduct effective board meetings and family meetings by managing family dynamics well.

• The NCFP Guide to Conflict in Family Philanthropy: Some specific pages you might want to look at in advance of the program include the case study examples on pages 5 and 6, the content on page 15, and the top five takeaways on page 19.
• The Family Governance Pyramid: Enhancing and Guiding Your Family Philanthropy: Some specifics pages to review include the Family Governance Pyramid on page 4 and Applying the Family Governance Pyramid Model to your Family’s Philanthropy on pages 10 and 11.