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Succession in Family Enterprise is Changing: It’s a New Era

Succession planning is changing. Preparing for a family enterprise’s next generational transition has become more complex and challenging in recent years. This is due to factors such as increased longevity, industry consolidation, a rise in M&A, evolving business models, and changing next gen career interests.

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John Davis

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60 minutes

January 29, 2026

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In this live discussion, Prof. John Davis reflects on ways succession is being reshaped and answers audience questions about how families and owners need to approach succession with new insights for today’s changing dynamics.


Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the topic? Join John Davis at MIT Sloan Executive Education for the Future Family Enterprise: Sustaining Multigenerational Success course.

John Davis

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60 minutes

January 29, 2026

innovation@work


In this live discussion, Prof. John Davis reflects on ways succession is being reshaped and answers audience questions about how families and owners need to approach succession with new insights for today’s changing dynamics.


Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the topic? Join John Davis at MIT Sloan Executive Education for the Future Family Enterprise: Sustaining Multigenerational Success course.