Empowering 2nd Generation Entrepreneurs to Build Lasting Family Business Legacies

Why This Program?

Most family businesses struggle after the founder’s exit. Successors are expected to balance tradition and innovation, professionalism and emotion, long-term vision and day-to-day pressures.

This program helps 2nd Gen leaders:

Most family businesses struggle after the founder’s exit. Successors are expected to balance tradition and innovation, professionalism and emotion, long-term vision and day-to-day pressures.

Who Should Join?

This program is ideal for:
– Second-generation successors in medium-sized family businesses
– Current managers from founding families preparing to take on greater leadership
– Entrepreneurs who want to preserve their family legacy while modernizing their businesses

What Makes It Unique?

Unlike traditional business school programs, the Next-Level Leadership Program is:

– Experiential & Hands-On: Learn directly from successful local entrepreneurs and technical
experts
– Rooted in Local Context: Real solutions for African and emerging market businesses

– Peer-Driven: Build supportive networks with leaders from similar business environments
– Inspirational: Hosted at successful entrepreneurs’ locations + industry exposure trips
– Flexible Format: 6-month hybrid model (online + in-person) designed for busy business
leaders

Global Exposure Trip

Participants will get an exclusive opportunity to benchmark internationally by visiting a
successful multi-generational family enterprise in Asia or Africa, learning best practices and
creating global linkages.

Expected

Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will:
– Build actionable roadmaps for growth and continuity
– Gain fresh perspectives from leaders who’ve walked the path
– Develop skills in strategic thinking, governance, and leadership
– Create a foundation for legacy-building and generational continuity
– Join a supportive community of visionary 2nd Gen leaders

Program Highlights

– Duration: 6 months | Bi-monthly, half-day sessions (~3 hrs each)
– Format: Blended (in-person & virtual), coaching-driven
– Curriculum:
– Strategic Vision & Execution
– Operational Efficiency
– Digital Transformation

– Governance & Sustainability
– Succession & Family Dynamics
– Leadership, Self-Care & Legacy
– Exposure Trip (Asia or Africa)
– Location: Hosted at inspirational businesses & retreat venues
– Facilitators: Industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs & technical consultants
– Networking: Peer support groups + alumni connections
– Investment: KES 50,000 per session (value-based pricing)