Rising Legacy Builders: Empowering the Next Generations in Family Enterprises NEW

• Self-Development: Cultivate personal growth by aligning strengths, values, and aspirations to lead with authenticity, purpose, and meaningful impact.
• Mindset: Build a strategic and systemic mindset that prepares you to navigate complexity, embrace change, and think holistically.
• Skillset: Develop self-awareness, relationship-building, adaptive thinking, and creative problem-solving skills to handle complex environments confidently.
• Toolkit: Gain essential frameworks, models, and strategies to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and drive transformation within your family enterprise.
• Highly Curated Next-Gen Community: Join a select community of next-generation leaders, fostering trust, genuine connections, and long-term growth in a supportive network.
• Exclusive Global Next-Gen Gatherings: Attend private events for next-gen family leaders to network, share innovations, and explore forward-thinking strategies.
• Collaborative Community of Peers: Join a trusted, non-transactional community focused on mutual growth and authentic relationships, fostering collaboration and support for long-term development and leadership success.
• Immersive Experiences with Global-Renowned Families: Engage with prominent family enterprises worldwide, gaining insights into successful practices and strategies from leading global family businesses.

Members of the rising generation from family enterprises may or may not be involved in management roles in the family businesses, family office, or family foundation but are gearing up for new leadership positions or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors related to the family’s interests.

This program invites participants to bring two key qualities: Openness and Talent.

• Openness fosters growth by encouraging new perspectives and honest reflection, unlocking insights into leadership potential.
• Talent encompasses each participant's unique skills, experiences, and strengths, which the program will help to refine and amplify for greater impact.

Together, these qualities fuel the journey to becoming a trusted leader capable of driving meaningful change.

1. A One-of-a-Kind Experience: Driven by a commitment to excellence, rigor, and relevance, this program integrates the strategic dimensions that matter most—personal growth, family relationships, wealth, ownership, and social well-being. It empowers participants to approach challenges with fresh perspectives and thrive, delivering a comprehensive and transformative learning experience like no other.
2. Crafted for Impact: Developed through collaboration between leading faculty and the AFLF, this program is tailored to meet participants' unique needs and challenges. Every session is practical, impactful, and directly applicable, ensuring a personalized and effective leadership journey.
3. Aligning Identity, Wealth, Purpose, and Legacy: This approach connects personal and professional growth with family values, aligning identity, wealth, purpose, and legacy, fostering a cohesive and intentional path to leadership that resonates across all aspects of life.
4. Global Perspectives on Economy, Politics, and Investment: This program provides forward-looking insights into the global economy, political landscape, and emerging investment opportunities, preparing participants to navigate complex environments with confidence and a strategic mindset.
5. Academic Rigorous with Practical and Forefront Research: our program blends academic rigor with cutting-edge research to prepare leaders for success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
6. Columbia Business School Alumni Benefits: Upon completion, access select alumni benefits and join a global network of over 52,000 elite Columbia Business School alumni.

The six-week Rising Legacy Builders: Empowering the Next Generations in Family Enterprises program is thoughtfully structured to provide a rich, global learning experience. Participants will spend:

• Module 1: September 22 – 26, 2025, at Columbia Business School, at Manhattanville Campus in New York City. 
• Module 2: January 12–16, 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
• Module 3: March 9–13, 2026 in Paris.
• Module 4: June 22–26, 2026 in Egypt.
• Module 5: October 5–9, 2026 in Asia.
• Module 6: January 12–16, 2027, at Columbia Business School, at Manhattanville Campus in New York City.  

Please note: Module dates are subject to change.

This six-week executive education program guides participants through a transformative journey, immersing them in five strategic dimensions essential for impactful leadership and sustainable growth.

Each week builds on the last, ensuring a seamless progression from conceptual understanding to practical application. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the tools and insights to lead with purpose and drive meaningful change across personal, familial, and societal levels.

A Transformative Learning Experience with Eight Proven Methods

The program combines eight diverse learning methods to deliver a comprehensive, engaging, and impactful journey:

• Lectures, Keynotes, and Storytellin: Gain insights from seasoned experts and inspiring real-world stories.
• Case-Based and Problem-Solving Approaches: Tackle complex scenarios and develop practical solutions.
• Experiential and Immersive Learning: Bridge theory and practice with hands-on, real-world experiences.
• Peer Learning and Collaborative Development: Share ideas and insights, tapping into the collective knowledge of your cohort.
• Coaching, Mentoring, and Feedback: Receive personalized guidance to support your growth and development.
• Reflective and Mindfulness Practices: Enhance self-awareness and decision-making through introspective exercises.
• Interactive Workshops and Skill-Building Seminars: Build practical, actionable skills in a collaborative setting.
• Simulation, Role-Play, and Real-Play Exercises: Practice leadership in realistic scenarios within a safe, supportive environment.

Together, these methods create a multifaceted learning journey designed to inspire transformation and unlock new leadership potential.

The program offers two immersive projects that allow you to apply new skills, make a difference, and align your personal and family goals.

1. Impact Project (Team-Based)

Collaborate with peers to make a meaningful impact on a cause you’re passionate about. Partner with an organization working in that area and apply your strategic and leadership skills to support their mission. This experience lets you bring learning to life, creating positive change and gathering valuable insights to strengthen your family enterprise.

2. Commitment & Alignment Project (Individual)

This final, personalized project helps you integrate your year-long learning into a “living document.” Develop a plan that aligns your personal growth with your family’s values and goals, fostering deeper connections and ensuring that the positive outcomes of your experience are shared and sustained within your family.

Distinguished guest faculty and thought leaders bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge insights from diverse fields, enriching your learning with globally recognized expertise. Specialized experts, selected to address key themes and challenges, offer targeted knowledge and practical experience tailored to your needs. Together, this extraordinary team empowers you to develop the skills, mindset, and strategies to lead with confidence and purpose.

Your application will require that you assemble some basic information about you and your professional background. Importantly, the application is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and tell us who you are through two short questions about your professional experience and the specific objectives you aspire to achieve by participating in the program. After you submit your application, we will be reviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and you can expect to hear from us once a decision has been made. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible