Print Media Academy Launches "Succession in Family Businesses" to an International Audience
04/03/2006
Successful seminar series now available for participants
worldwide
The Print Media Academy (PMA) of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is launching its successful seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses" to an international audience at Ipex 2006 in Birmingham, U.K. Participants at this seminar will learn how to structure and plan a handover between generations. They will also be groomed for their role as managing director of a family business. "The task of passing the reins from one generation to another is something that affects all markets," affirms Bernd Schopp, Head of the PMA. "We were therefore keen to offer this series of seminars, which has enjoyed great success over several years in Germany, to all other markets," adds Schopp. Statistics show, for example, that only one in three family businesses in the U.S. and U.K. manage the changeover successfully. In markets such as Brazil and China the situation is no different.
The international seminar "Succession in Family Businesses" will be held in English. It is aimed at the specific needs of successors to small and midsize businesses, whether they are family members or brought in from outside. The seminar contains three modules, which will be chaired throughout by a presenter. Experts will examine individual specialist themes. The first seminar series is due to start in February 2007.
The first module will consist of a seven-day event at the PMA in Heidelberg focusing on professional organization of the handing-over process and personal development of participants to the role of manager. Participants will analyze and reflect on their individual circumstances in detail and learn techniques to lead teams and employees. The seminar will also cover selling products and services. This will be followed by the second module with a two-day seminar for the older generation that will also be held at the PMA in Heidelberg. It will discuss smooth changeovers and planned handing over of businesses from the current owners' perspective.
The third module will take place six months later, this time in the country where the majority of participants come from. In a three-day seminar, the spotlight will be on the legal and financial circumstances of the handover and the future task in hand. This module will also focus on managing companies and motivating staff. The progress made so far in the handover will be scrutinized again and the plan of action given its final shape.
International training is the key
By offering the "Succession in Family Businesses" program to a global audience, the PMA is expanding its range of international seminars. The "Summer University" has been held in Heidelberg for several years, providing young managers from all over the world with information on the very latest management techniques. The "Winter University", which takes place at different venues, focuses on the latest technologies and processes for the print media industry.
From April 2006, the PMA will be teaming up with the London College of Communication (LCC) to offer a new, international Masters degree course in Print Media. The new course is targeted at aspiring print media managers and executives and is designed to build their expertise in technical, strategic, and business management issues while also expanding their career horizons. The course involves around nine months of full-time education, two weeks of which is spent at the PMA in Heidelberg.
The seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses", held in Germany since April 2000, comprises seven modules and runs over a period of 15 months. The average business represented employs between 30 and 40 staff.
Note for editors:
The Print Media Academy will be presenting its portfolio at Ipex 2006 at the "Heidelberg Experience Center" in Hall 8.
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From January 2007, the Print Media Academy will be offering the seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses" to an international audience.
For enquiries about the "Succession in Family Businesses" program, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Print Media Academy
Horst Schmitz
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 52 45
E-mail: horst.schmitz@heidelberg.com
The Print Media Academy (PMA) of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is launching its successful seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses" to an international audience at Ipex 2006 in Birmingham, U.K. Participants at this seminar will learn how to structure and plan a handover between generations. They will also be groomed for their role as managing director of a family business. "The task of passing the reins from one generation to another is something that affects all markets," affirms Bernd Schopp, Head of the PMA. "We were therefore keen to offer this series of seminars, which has enjoyed great success over several years in Germany, to all other markets," adds Schopp. Statistics show, for example, that only one in three family businesses in the U.S. and U.K. manage the changeover successfully. In markets such as Brazil and China the situation is no different.
The international seminar "Succession in Family Businesses" will be held in English. It is aimed at the specific needs of successors to small and midsize businesses, whether they are family members or brought in from outside. The seminar contains three modules, which will be chaired throughout by a presenter. Experts will examine individual specialist themes. The first seminar series is due to start in February 2007.
The first module will consist of a seven-day event at the PMA in Heidelberg focusing on professional organization of the handing-over process and personal development of participants to the role of manager. Participants will analyze and reflect on their individual circumstances in detail and learn techniques to lead teams and employees. The seminar will also cover selling products and services. This will be followed by the second module with a two-day seminar for the older generation that will also be held at the PMA in Heidelberg. It will discuss smooth changeovers and planned handing over of businesses from the current owners' perspective.
The third module will take place six months later, this time in the country where the majority of participants come from. In a three-day seminar, the spotlight will be on the legal and financial circumstances of the handover and the future task in hand. This module will also focus on managing companies and motivating staff. The progress made so far in the handover will be scrutinized again and the plan of action given its final shape.
International training is the key
By offering the "Succession in Family Businesses" program to a global audience, the PMA is expanding its range of international seminars. The "Summer University" has been held in Heidelberg for several years, providing young managers from all over the world with information on the very latest management techniques. The "Winter University", which takes place at different venues, focuses on the latest technologies and processes for the print media industry.
From April 2006, the PMA will be teaming up with the London College of Communication (LCC) to offer a new, international Masters degree course in Print Media. The new course is targeted at aspiring print media managers and executives and is designed to build their expertise in technical, strategic, and business management issues while also expanding their career horizons. The course involves around nine months of full-time education, two weeks of which is spent at the PMA in Heidelberg.
The seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses", held in Germany since April 2000, comprises seven modules and runs over a period of 15 months. The average business represented employs between 30 and 40 staff.
Note for editors:
The Print Media Academy will be presenting its portfolio at Ipex 2006 at the "Heidelberg Experience Center" in Hall 8.
Image:
From January 2007, the Print Media Academy will be offering the seminar series "Succession in Family Businesses" to an international audience.
For enquiries about the "Succession in Family Businesses" program, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Print Media Academy
Horst Schmitz
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 52 45
E-mail: horst.schmitz@heidelberg.com
For further informations for journalists, please contact:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-Mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-Mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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