Family businesses are the backbone of Pakistan's economy yet many face challenges that are difficult to discuss openly and even harder to resolve internally.
The IBA Family Business Leadership Series brings business families together to address real issues, have structured conversations, and leave with clear, actionable plans. This is not a traditional classroom program. It is a confidential, facilitated environment to work on the challenges that matter most.
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The Family Business Succession Blueprint
Planning Leadership
Transition with Clarity and Confidence
|
DATE
Saturday, August 29, 2026 |
VENUE
City
Campus, IBA Karachi |
TIME
9:00 AM –
5:00 PM |
FEE
PKR 25,000
/ session |
The Challenge
We all know the
business will need to transition—but no one is comfortable starting that
conversation.
Who Should Attend
Founders, Next-Gen
Leaders, Decision Makers & Growth-Ready Owners
What You Will Work On
•
Assessing readiness of founder, next generation, and business
•
Structuring a practical, phased transition
•
Addressing control, fairness, and capability concerns
•
Planning
the first critical conversations
Takeaway
A clear succession
roadmap tailored to your family business
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Leading Family Without Losing the Business
Managing Conflict and Communication Constructively
|
DATE
Saturday, October 24, 2026
|
VENUE
City
Campus, IBA Karachi |
TIME
9:00 AM –
5:00 PM |
FEE
PKR 25,000
/ session |
The Challenge
Difficult
conversations are avoided to maintain harmony—but unresolved issues begin to
affect both the business and relationships.
Who Should Attend
Founders, Next-Gen
Leaders, Decision Makers & Growth-Ready Owners
What You Will Work On
•
Understanding common conflict patterns in family businesses
•
Structured approaches to difficult conversations
•
Managing
disagreements without escalation
•
Practicing real-life scenarios in a safe setting
Takeaway
A personal conflict and communication playbook
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Creating Alignment in Family Business
Building Governance That Actually Works
|
DATE
Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
VENUE
City
Campus, IBA Karachi |
TIME
9:00 AM –
5:00 PM |
FEE
PKR 25,000
/ session |
The Challenge
As family and business
grow, decisions become slower and more relationship-driven, with unclear roles
and overlapping authority.
Who Should Attend
Founders, Next-Gen
Leaders, Decision Makers & Growth-Ready Owners
What You Will Work On
•
Defining
roles across family, ownership, and business
•
Creating
effective governance structures
•
Clarifying decision rights
•
Drafting
key elements of a family constitution
Takeaway
A practical governance
blueprint to improve clarity and decision-making
Founders: Senior family members leading the business
Next Generation: Future leaders preparing to step up
Decision Makers: Family members involved in key decisions
Growth-Ready Owners: Families preparing for growth or transition
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Building a Business That Thrives Beyond the Founder
Scaling the Business
Beyond Individual Dependence
|
DATE
Saturday, November 28, 2026 |
VENUE
City
Campus, IBA Karachi |
TIME
9:00 AM –
5:00 PM |
FEE
PKR 25,000
/ session |
The Challenge
The business relies
heavily on a few family members, while there is hesitation in introducing
professional management and formal systems.
Who Should Attend
Founders, Next-Gen
Leaders, Decision Makers & Growth-Ready Owners
What You Will Work On
•
Identifying where informality is limiting growth
•
Designing roles for non-family professionals
•
Building
systems for accountability and performance
•
Managing
trust and control during transition
Takeaway
A professionalization
roadmap for sustainable growth
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Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership Excellence
Creating Structure,
Accountability, and Alignment
|
DATE
Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
VENUE
City
Campus, IBA Karachi |
TIME
9:00 AM –
5:00 PM |
FEE
PKR 25,000
/ session |
The Challenge
The next generation is
expected to contribute, but there is no clear pathway for how they should enter,
develop, and take on responsibility.
Who Should Attend
Founders, Next-Gen
Leaders, Decision Makers & Growth-Ready Owners
What You Will Work On
•
Designing entry criteria and development pathways
•
Balancing merit and family expectations
•
Defining
roles and performance standards
•
Aligning
expectations across generations
Takeaway
A structured
next-generation integration plan
Pre-Session
Diagnostic:
Reflection and
preparation before you arrive
Small Group
Discussions:
Peer learning with
other business families
Real-Time Application:
Apply tools
directly to your own business
Action Planning:
Leave with
facilitated, concrete next steps
Confidentiality & Delivery
Confidential
Environment:
All sessions conducted
with full discretion, encouraging open and honest dialogue on sensitive family
matters
Duration:
1 day per session,
in-person at City Campus, IBA Karachi, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Limited Seats:
Interactive
workshops with small cohorts for meaningful engagement
Fees:
PKR 25,000 per
session, or PKR 100,000 for all 5 sessions
Ready to Take the Next Step?
These sessions are
designed for families who are willing to move beyond discussion and take
practical steps toward clarity, alignment, and long-term continuity.
Join the IBA Family
Business Leadership Series — where real conversations lead to real results.
IBA CEE Cancellation Policy for Open Enrollment Programs:
In the event of participant's cancellation, the following schedule will apply:
- 5 days before start of workshop - No cancellation
- Within 4 to 2 days prior to workshop Half program fee forfeiture
- Within 1 day and No Shows - Full program fee forfeiture
Cancellation notification must be made in writing to CEE.
Postponement
Due to any unavoidable circumstances, the workshop may be postponed by the institute. In case of postponement, the institute will refund full fee of the program or the participant may opt to defer his/her registration to the next program.
Substitute
Substitutes will be taken at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Should we be unable to accept your application for any reason, your payment (cheque/draft) will be returned to you.
Deferrals
All registrations deferrals must be requested in writing at least 2 days prior to the workshop. Send a note to the Program Registration Team indicating that you wish to have your registration deferred to another session of the same program within one year. The deposited fee will be carried forward. Please note that only one transfer is permitted. After one year, the deposited fee will be fully forfeited.
