Topics

1 - Succession as a Strategy, Not an Emergency: Why Plan Today?

The impact of a lack of planning on family business continuity.

Success and failure cases in generational transition in Colombia and Latin America.

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2 - Successor Preparation vs. Founder Retirement: Two Sides of the Same Process

How to support the founder in their dignified exit and the successor in their empowerment.

Gradual processes, mentoring, and transmission of vision and values.

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3 - Family and Business Governance as Support for Succession

Family council, family protocol, and governing bodies as pillars.

Multigenerational participation and shared decision-making.

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4 - Legal and Asset Aspects of Business Succession

Legal tools for transferring ownership: wills, trusts, lifetime gifts.

Efficient corporate structures to facilitate conflict-free succession.

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5 - Emotional Management of the Transition: Communication, Trust, and Family Bonds

How to manage family tensions, unmet expectations, and invisible loyalties.

The importance of spaces for intergenerational dialogue.

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6 - Succession Planning in the Colombian Context

Tax, corporate, and family framework applicable to succession in Colombia.

Regional considerations and recommendations for business families in Medellín and throughout the country.

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7 - Innovation and Legacy: How to Adapt Without Losing the Essence

Balancing tradition and innovation to remain relevant for new generations.

The role of the new generation in transforming the family business model.