PwC's Academy: A Seminar Decoding Leadership for Sustainable Family Business Success

Family businesses are the heartbeat of many economies, blending entrepreneurial drive with rich traditions and values. Yet, global research by the Family Firm Institute reveals a sobering reality: only 30% of family enterprises make it from the first to the second generation, and a mere 10% survive into the third. In Cyprus, the trend mirrors this global challenge. The key to breaking this cycle? Strong, adaptive, and forward-thinking leadership.

What Participants Will Learn

The "Decoding Leadership in Family Businesses" programme is designed to equip business owners and leaders with the tools to strengthen their leadership approach, boost team performance, and ensure sustainable growth. Participants will explore the unique Trio of Functions—Management, Entrepreneurial, and Commercial—and how balancing these effectively can transform a family business.

Drawing from Michelle Lestas’ extensive research and practical experience, attendees will discover the eight distinct leadership styles found in family businesses, understand their impact on organisational culture, and learn how to harness them for strategic growth, profitability, and long-term resilience.

09/09/2025 PwC Academy Seminar: Decoding Leadership in Family Businesses (7 hours)

The Programme

This dynamic, one-day training will take place on 9 September 2025, from 09:00 to 17:15, at PwC's Training Centre in Nicosia.

The course is eligible for Human Resource Development Authority (AnAD) subsidy, with a subsidised net cost of €210 for eligible participants, while the full participation fee is €350 (plus VAT for non-beneficiaries).

Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen leadership and align their business for the future.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for owners and leaders of family businesses—whether first-generation founders or members of the second or third generation—seeking to navigate the complexities of leadership within a family structure. It is also highly valuable for professionals working in leadership roles within family-run enterprises, who wish to enhance both business outcomes and interpersonal dynamics.

09/09/2025 PwC Academy Seminar: Decoding Leadership in Family Businesses (7 hours)

About the Trainer

Michelle Lestas is an award-winning business troubleshooter with 25 years of experience in guiding small businesses through growth, change, and turnaround. As Executive Chair of MENTupLEADup® and a published author of In Business With Yourself (Orpen Press, 2021), Michelle brings a wealth of practical insight into the challenges and opportunities of family business leadership. Her work has supported thousands of business leaders across industries to reposition their strategy, sharpen decision-making, and leverage leadership for long-term wealth creation.

With her proven track record and deep understanding of the family business landscape, Michelle’s training promises not just theory—but tools and perspectives that can be applied immediately to drive measurable results.

Information & Registrations

Explore the Seminar Page and fill out the 'I am Interested in this Course' form for the program coordinator to contact you for clarifications and support in your registration and access to ANAD subsidy.