Our London location makes this year’s theme, well, timely! The Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude), or Mean Time, was established at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich in the late 19th century and became the starting point for time zones around the world (GMT)—zones that we now regularly (virtually) traverse in our daily lives, like modern-day time travelers. And then, of course, there’s Big Ben!
Join us in exploring the intricate relationship between time, timing, and timelessness in the field of family enterprise. We look forward to your valuable contributions and submissions, and to welcoming you at the "Mean Time" conference.
Possible categories for submissions:
Time: Explore the different temporal phases in the life cycle of family businesses, including transitions, succession, and legacy planning; different meanings and dimensions (AI); the slowing down or speeding up of time, including the speed of governments/regulatory bodies and their impact.
Timing: Delve into the importance of timing in strategic decision-making, growth opportunities, adaptability in the face of change, sequencing, and overlap of generations.
Timelessness: Examine how family values and traditions endure across generations and shape the identity of family enterprises. Understand the impact that legacy and continuity of family enterprises have in shaping communities around the globe.