The Forum Group

The Forum Group is an advisory firm specializing in Family Business, Governance, Transition Planning and Growth Strategies. Led by founder Inge Plautz, an experienced corporate executive, board director and chair, and business advisor The Forum Group offers highly curated solutions to privately held businesses, family enterprises and the individuals that are their key stakeholders. The Forum Group - Governance: Board creation, Board education, Director selection and onboarding, Family Council creation, education and facilitation and Board Service. | Succession and Transition Planning: Generational succession planning, Ownership structure and strategy, Next Generation Development, Exit Planning and Strategies. The Executive Forum - a THINK TANK COMMUNITY: Launched in 2020 the invite only think tank community meet quarterly to build collective business acumen. With over 250 members nationwide the Executive Forum has become a cornerstone of its executive member's learning and development practice. Forums for Family Business - Founded by Dean Fowler almost 40 years ago and has run continuously since. The groups were stewarded, owned and facilitated by Bill Edstrom, an original Forum member who comes from a family business background. As the new owner and facilitator, also raised in a family business, Inge steps in to foster the legacy of the Forums for Family Business.