Institutes

Explore Institutes at the Goering Center

Explore our Institutes offered, specially designed to support the long-term success and growth for family and private businesses.

Institutes Offered

Goering Center institutes focus on strategic planning, ownership transition, and leadership development. We help family and private businesses succeed for the long term. Explore our offerings below.

Next Generation Institute (NGI)®

The Next Generation Institute™ is for owners and leaders of family businesses, their successors, and other family members who may or may not work in or have ownership interest in the business. They come to tackle the tough questions together, have difficult conversations, and gain a holistic perspective on the succession journey. Learn more about the Next Generation Institute™ or register for a session today.

Leadership Development Institute™ (LDI)

Exclusively created for Goering Center members by Cincinnati-based Leadership Excelleration, the Leadership Development Institute™ pairs seasoned CEOs with emerging leaders in a dynamic, hands-on setting. This powerful mix of experience and fresh insight fosters leadership growth and forges lasting connections among family and private business professionals. Learn more or register for a session today.

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Business Board Institute™ (BBI)

The Goering Center Business Boards Institute™ is designed for CEOs, presidents, and owners of family and private businesses. Created in partnership with Aileron, the program helps you build a focused advisory board to achieve clear business goals. Learn more about our Business Boards Institute™ or register today for our next session.

BLUEPRINT™

Every family and private business needs a clear blueprint for growth—a simple plan that removes roadblocks and drives success. The Goering Center’s BLUEPRINT™ program helps you define big goals, outline actionable steps, anticipate challenges, and track progress with key metrics. Start building your business blueprint today and position your company for long-term success.

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Roundtables

Goering Center Roundtables bring together family and private business owners and executives who are committed to growth and learning. In a confidential, supportive environment, members share insights, tackle challenges, and find balance between business and family life.

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