I believe in the importance of family businesses – and have devoted much of my career to helping them thrive. As an expert in family business governance and an advisor to leading business and financial families across the US, I have been privileged to assist with their boards, family councils, foundations and family offices. My unique combination of knowledge of both corporate governance and family dynamics have enabled the families I have worked with to experience unified, confident family ownership and effective oversight of their enterprises across their generations. In this new chapter of my career, I enjoy sharing knowledge my as an author, speaker and coach. Books: The Family Business Board Vol. 1: Purpose and Structure (2015), and The Family Business Board Vol. 2: Governance for Agility and Growth (2016) published by the National Association of Corporate Directors. "Creating a Board for Continuity and Growth," chapter in Life Cycle of a Family Business, published by Globe Law and Business (2021.)Articles for NACD Private Company Directorship Magazine:"Manage Costs to Maximize Board Value," May 2021."Succession in the Time of COVID: Do You Need an Emergency Plan?" (Dec 2020.)"Getting Beyond the Cost of Harmony: Pivotal Moments for Family Business Board Leadership," (Sept 2020.)PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERI enjoy speaking at national professional meetings. Recent venues have included the Campden Families in Business Conference, the Women’s Corporate Directors Conference, and the Family Business Network. Presentation topics have included:• Confident and Committed: Preparing Effective Next Generation Owners • Cultivating a Great Relationship Between the Family and the Board • Stimulating Cycles of Renewal in the Family Enterprise • Preparing the Next Generation Shareholders for a Global Business Environment• Organizing Family Owners to Utilize a Strong Board • Leading Change in Family Governance • Leadership Succession: How Boards Establish the Right Process• Getting the Most from Independent Directors for your Family Business
COACHDrawing on my expertise in corporate and family governance and my skills in counseling psychology, I am an effective coach with owners, directors and advisors. I assist clients to sharpen their vision and establish a roadmap to achieve clarity and confidence for greater success.Contact: allen.bettis@legacyassociates.com
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