The 1st session was 'Exemplary HR practices in Family Business and Family Business as Paradox' and Opening Remarks were given by Mr. Ravi Shroff, Chairman, CII FBN India Chapter Next Gen committee and Vice President, Excel Industries, Mumbai. Mr. Arjun Chowgule, Member, Next Gen International Committee, FBN International, Immediate Past Chairman, CII FBN India Chapter Next Gen committee & Executive Director, Chowgule & Co Pvt Ltd, Goa gave an introduction to the two days programme and about the Faculty. He spoke about the FBN code of conduct and its internship programme.

Ms. Amy Schuman started the session with introduction to Programme Outline and introduction of Participants with a concept of speed dating method. She referred to Prof. John Ward publication 'Why Me Series' which provides interesting insights into family business dynamics. Panel Discussions started with Mr. Arjun Chowgule, Mr. Ravi Shroff, Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary, Chief Executive Officer Consulting, Aon Hewitt India and Mr. Mridul Dhanuka, Co-Chairman, Next Gen Committee & Director Productions, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd, New Delhi and Ms. Amy Schuman as Moderator. The topic was 'Special Opportunities and Challenges of People Management in Family Enterprise: Stories from the Real World'.

Another session was on Human Resources in the Family Business: Maximizing the Power of Your People by Ms. Schuman with an introduction to theme in plenary; Reflecting on your company's HR roles and practices; Setting personal goals for the conference.

Mr. Adrish Ghosh, Head of Wealth Advisory, India - Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, India and Mr. Raja Sanyal, Head of Marketing, Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, India presented their case on 'Creating Value in Family Business'.

Amy continued with her session on Exemplary Human Resources Practices in Family Firms: One Size Does Not Fit All and introduction to Family Business as Paradox and Application to HR followed by Mr. Anurag Aman, Director & Practice Leader, Family Led Business, Aon Hewitt India on Leapfrogging HR Sharing of lessons and research. The last session of the day concluded with Workshop: Application of paradox concepts in small groups by the Faculty.

Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar had a luncheon meeting with Mr. Ravi Shroff, Chairman, CII-FBN India Chapter and he discussed about enhanced participation of FBN India Chapter at FBN International Conventions. The CII FBN India Chapter invited him for more participation in the executive councils besides other workshops and conventions.

From left: Mr. Raju Mansukhani, Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
and Dr. Mayank Gupta

Day 2, 19.12.2015

The 2nd day was themed around 'Creating Vibrant Corporate Culture and Communications, Summary and Application'. The morning session started with opening remarks and Summary of Proceedings, gathering input from group by Ms. Amy Schuman. This was followed by an activity on Culture and Communications. Amy explained about Nurturing Exemplary Corporate Culture and Communications with several notes including 'How does culture differ in family firms?', 'How can HR help leverage culture as a competitive advantage?'and 'What role can the next generation leaders play?' Examples of exemplary family business cultures – how do they get there? ; Family First and Business First cultures (through the Prof John Ward assessment tool) – what are strengths and weaknesses of each approach? Which are you? ; Workshop: Identify your corporate culture, its strengths and vulnerabilities.

An International Case study “Where is the Love or the lack of it? Dealing with Dysfunctional Family Dynamics” was presented by Mr. Daniel Aponte Prypchan, Chief Financial Officer, Producer and Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) followed by Indian Case Study by Ms. Radhika Gopal Krishan, Partner Leadership, Aon Hewitt Consulting moderated by Mr. Mridul Dhanuka.

Closing remarks were given by Ms. Amy Schuman. In the concluding session, she used the House of Mewar case study and Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar's quote on 'tradition and change' to drive home the point. With Mr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar's presence, she utilized the opportunity to get him to explain the paradox across generations, and the responsibilities he has to shoulder. The Q&A that followed was also very intense; He explained the historical context and the challenges of 'being in the Now'.

A gala dinner at the North Lawns of the Hotel brought to an end the two-day Convention, with thumping music, dance and delicious cuisine under the night skies of Goa Marriott.