Smith Family Business Initiative
Who:
This forum is for LGBTQ+ leaders, executives and family members within family businesses or family offices.
Cost:
$2,500 per year
Benefits:
• Structured meetings with professional facilitator; 1-2 hour virtual meetings,
• Short Faculty chalk talks as part of a forum meeting, 30 minutes or less. Some faculty may incur an upcharge.
• One-on-one coaching with facilitator once a year
• Access to additional university and family business resources.
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Discover the LGBTQ+ Peer Leadership Forum
What is it?
The LGBTQ+ Peer Leadership Forum offers members a professionally facilitated environment for growth and collaboration. Members come together to explore the unique opportunities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in family business, sharing stories, insight, and resources. The goal is to nurture and empower LGBTQ+ members of the family by creating a trusted space for growth, visibility, and belonging.
What is the format?
Forums meet in small groups of up to 10 members and will meet bimonthly, 6 times a year, in virtual sessions (unless otherwise agreed upon by members) with an optional in-person retreat at an additional cost. Each group is led by a Peer Forum Facilitator, whose role includes leading meetings, monitoring discussion topics, and ensuring accountability among members. The facilitator will also secure outside content experts, such as Cornell Family Business Fellows or Mentors, coordinate meeting logistics, and provide ongoing leadership and coaching. Discussion topics are tailored to the needs of the group, ensuring relevance and impact.
The Cornell Peer Leadership Forums combines the expertise of the SFBI team, access to Cornell faculty, and the Cornell global alumni network.
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