Every successful family business reaches a defining moment—when one generation hands over the responsibility of leadership to the next.
The Family Business Leadership Programme at Rustomjee Business School is a personalised executive mentoring programme designed exclusively for second-generation scions of family-owned businesses who are preparing to take their family enterprise to the next level.
More than a management programme, this is a one-to-one leadership journey, combining executive mentoring, strategic guidance, and practical business consulting under the personal mentorship of Dr. Hanif Kanjer.
Whether your goal is to modernise your business, expand into new markets, professionalise operations, strengthen governance, or build a sustainable legacy, this programme equips you with the knowledge, perspective, and confidence to lead with vision.
Family businesses face challenges that traditional management programmes rarely address:
Transitioning leadership across generations
Balancing family values with business growth
Professionalising systems and processes
Managing succession and governance
Building high-performing leadership teams
Driving innovation while preserving legacy
Our mentoring programme addresses these challenges through practical, business-specific guidance tailored to your organisation.
Every participant works directly with Dr. Hanif Kanjer, Founder-Director of Rustomjee Business School, who brings decades of experience in strategic management, finance, organisational development, and executive education.
Through confidential mentoring sessions, Dr. Kanjer works closely with business families to help identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and develop a roadmap for sustainable growth.
The mentoring programme is customised to the unique needs of each family business and may include:
Business Fundamentals for Family Business Leaders
Strategic Planning and Business Growth
Leadership Development
Succession Planning
Corporate Governance
Operations Management
Financial Management
Innovation and Business Transformation
Team Building and Organisational Development
CEO and Executive Coaching
Family Business Consulting
No two family businesses are alike.
Every engagement begins with a detailed understanding of your business, your aspirations, and your challenges. Based on these discussions, a personalised mentoring and development plan is created to meet your specific objectives.
This is a structured executive development programme for successors from multiple family businesses.
Preparing the Next Generation of Family Business Leaders
Who Should Attend
Second and third-generation business family members
Young Directors
Executive Directors
Entrepreneurs joining their family enterprise
6 weekends over 3 months
15–20 participants
Module 1: Understanding Family Business Dynamics
Module 2: Business Strategy & Growth
Module 3: Finance for Business Leaders
Module 4: Operations & Business Excellence
Module 5: Leadership & Family Governance
Module 6: Innovation, Digital Transformation & Future Readiness
Personal mentoring by Dr. Hanif Kanjer
CEO interaction sessions
Factory and industry visits
Business simulations
Case discussions based on Indian family businesses
Networking with fellow business families
Certificate of Completion
₹3,50,000 per participant
Early Bird: ₹3,00,000
This becomes a flagship programme that can run twice a year.
Includes
Business Diagnostic
Family Business Assessment
Six Strategy Sessions
Leadership Development Plan
Business Growth Roadmap
Implementation Priorities
Suitable for businesses preparing the next generation for leadership.
Everything in Legacy plus
Family Governance Framework
Succession Planning
CEO Coaching
Organisational Structure Review
Performance Management Systems
Quarterly Review Meetings
Family Council Facilitation
Ideal for businesses entering a structured leadership transition.
Includes
Chairman & CEO Advisory
Strategic Planning Retreat
Board Advisory
Leadership Coaching
Business Transformation
Family Constitution
Succession Planning
Governance Systems
Monthly On-site Reviews
Unlimited Strategic Consultations
Designed for established family enterprises undergoing significant growth, professionalisation, or intergenerational transition.
This programme is ideal for:
Second-generation business owners
Successors preparing to lead the family enterprise
Young entrepreneurs joining an established family business
Directors and executive family members
Business families planning leadership transition
The future of every family business depends on the strength of its next generation.
With the right guidance, strategic insight, and experienced mentorship, you can build on your family's legacy while creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.
We invite you to schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Hanif Kanjer to explore how this customised mentoring programme can help you achieve your business vision.
Dr. Hanif Kanjer
Founder-Director, Rustomjee Business School
Email: hanif@school.rustomjee.com