The dynamics of family business can be complex – and stepping up to leadership roles within them presents unique challenges and opportunities. Taking part in JiGMO – Young Entrepreneurs as Growth Incubators in Medium-sized Enterprises – helps your organisation navigate the decisions involved in changing leadership.
Join this two-year programme to learn how you prepare yourself, your family and your business for the future.
Current owner-managers and upcoming generations both need to prepare for the future. JiGMO gives you a structured approach to achieve this – combining management knowledge with the personal skills you’ll need.
Module 1 – Dimensions of growth in family businesses
Module 2 – Strategy in action
Module 3 – Modern HR practices
Module 4 – Personal leadership in family businesses
Module 5 – Innovating business models
Module 6 – Negotiation and 'Meet the parents' workshop
Module 7 – Leading change
Module 8 – Financial management
Final presentation
The programme finishes with a presentation to the group and a panel of jury members and entrepreneurs.
The JiGMO programme unfolds over an exciting two-year journey, featuring:
Professor of Human Resources Management
Dirk Buyens is an authority on strategic HR, strategic talent management and organisational structuring, in line with business strategy.
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Hans Crijns shares insight into entrepreneurial processes and what they could mean for you.
Professor of Management Practice
Yannick Dillen is an expert on high-growth start-ups and scale-ups.
Professor of Leadership
Katleen De Stobbeleir is inspired by leaders who stand up and speak – and she is passionate about those who have the courage to sit and listen.
Professor of Negotiation
Barney Jordaan is an expert in negotiation and conflict leadership – and helps organisations build effective negotiation strategies.
Professor of Corporate Finance
Mathieu Luypaert explains how insights into financial figures and decisions can lead to value creation.
Professor of Entrepreneurship
Miguel Meuleman is passionate about the process, people and investors behind new venture ideas.
Adjunct Professor of Change Management
Jean Vanhoegaerden has over 25 years of experience teaching executive education programmes across the world.
Professor of Strategy
Kurt Verweire is a specialist in helping companies to develop and implement winning business strategies.