From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table: Family Business Communications

A smoothly run family-owned business requires top-notch relations between both family and non-family employees. Unfortunately, many family members in business together have difficulty transcending childhood roles and getting along in a business-like manner. Another issue arises when non-family employees are unsure how to interact with new family members coming into the business. In this thought-provoking and engaging program, Laura Michaud teaches attendees profound ways to improve any business and/or personal relationship in order to lay the foundation for high performance and business growth.

Learn how to:

• Identify core issues in family-business relationship challenges and overcome them.
• Interact with different personality types, thus fostering a greater sense of teamwork.
• Identify employees' strengths and manage people more effectively.
• Deal with the dynamics of different personality types in family business.
• Handle tough situations with more senior non-family employees who may feel threatened by the family member.

This fun and eye-opening presentation has been well received by various industries and organizations. Attendees leave this program with a new appreciation for communication styles and a new appreciation for their family members. You can choose a 90-minute or three-hour presentation format, or Laura can deliver main points in a dynamic keynote speech.

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About Laura Michaud

Laura Michaud is an author and owner of The Michaud Group, a firm dedicated to bringing personal and business success to their clients. As the former VP of Sales and Marketing for Beltone Electronics, Laura managed a staff of over 300 employees. She now helps corporations and associations learn the best ways to retain qualified staff members. In addition, Laura offers keynotes, seminars and consulting to help organizations break through commonly held notions concerning sales, employee management, family-owned businesses and the rapidly changing workplace. Laura can be reached at The Michaud Group by calling 630-835-0333 or via email.

Copyright © 2005 Laura Michaud

“The comments from attendees at the three seminars you conducted were tremendously positive. You were thorough and enjoyable, and our Dealers have learned new ideas they have taken back with them and applied to their businesses. We were pleased with your presentations and now are extremely pleased with the results that we see coming in.”
— Alan J. Rankin, President & CEO, Icynene Inc.

"Your enthusiasm and unique method of presentation provided a positive lift to everyone's spirits along with a valuable message. It was precisely the message I was hoping would come across during this somewhat trying time for Ameritech employees."
— Gary Kueltzo, Manager, Ameritech

"Thank you so much for a tremendously powerful and dynamic presentation!! The combination of your personal experiences with family businesses and the comfortable manner in which you presented created an ideal environment for learning!"
— Annika Sieler, Associate Director, USC Marshall School of Business

"A very big THANK YOU!!! You transformed an otherwise "long" meeting into an exciting memorable event for everyone in attendance."
— Diana Achim, RR Donnelley & Sons Company

“Our entire membership found your presentation dynamic and educational. You took great care in making a very sensitive topic comfortable for all. Thank you for making our first experience of hiring a professional guest speaker outstanding.”
— Heather Corvey, Executive Director, Sierra Pacific Crafts