Signature Event: Complex Neural Connections
Fostering Harmony with Communication
Family conversations are like neural connections—carrying messages of aspirations, care, and tough truths. These bonds aren’t always smooth; they can spark, misfire, or fall silent. Dr. Kimberly Eddleston will guide our discussion into why intergenerational conversations can be tough and offer key insights into its role in family business conflict. In this session, we’ll learn strategies to overcome communication roadblocks and improve family harmony by addressing taboo topics and starting difficult conversations.
SPEAKER:
Dr. Kimberly Eddleston, Schulze Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship Northeastern University, FamilyBusiness.org Editor, Family Business Fellow Cornell University
Kimberly A. Eddleston is the Schulze Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Montoni Research Fellow at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University. She is also an Academic Scholar at Cornell University’s Smith Family Business Initiative. Professor Eddleston is the Founding Editor of FamilyBusiness.org and a Senior Editor of the Entrepreneur & Innovation Exchange (eix.org). In addition, she has had various levels of involvement with several of her family’s businesses. She has won more than 60 awards, and her research has accumulated over 19,000 citations to date, leading her to be ranked among the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford University. She is also recognized as one of the top 25 family business academics by Family Capital.
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Date and Time
Tuesday May 6, 2025
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Location
L.V. Eberhard Center
Grand Valley State University
301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Fees/Admission
Public Registration: $150
Grand Rapids Chamber Member Registration: $100
Member and Partner Registration: Free tickets in accordance with level.
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received by April 6, 2025 to receive a full refund.