2ND AFRICAN family business RESEARCH
conference
Join us in August 2021 as African Family Firms joins hands again with Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit to bring you the 2nd Edition of the Annual African Family Business Research Conference.
This conference, offers the opportunity for researchers in Africa, to share (and showcase) their research and to contribute to the world of family business management and governance.
pronounced (Gaa-Maa-dhee)
Themed Gamade, meaning Striving for cooperation and sharing. The theme links to the topics that will be covered at the conference, which include values, succession, innovation, career choice and role of parents, social responsibility, and sustainable reporting.
The conference is a joint initiative from African Family Firms and the Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit.
Consider this the Must-Attend event for your Family Business in 2021.
GAMADE
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HOSTS & SPEAKER LINEUP
2nd Annual African Family Business Research Conference
Celebrating research-inspired family business management advancement
DAY 1 : 10 AUGUST 2021 DAY 4 : 13 AUGUST 2021
GAMADE 2021
co-HOSTS
DAY 1: 10 AUGUST
Theme: Reflecting on the journey of African Family Businesses: Theory and Practice
Day 1, Session 1 (11:00-12:15):
11:00 – 11:15 Introduction to the conference.
Presenters: Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa) & Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms)
11:15 – 12:15 Keynote address: A journey through African Family Businesses – its past and future.
Speakers: Mrs Nike Anani (African Family Firms) & Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms)
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Day 1, Session 2 (12:15-13:15):
12:15 – 13:15 Panel discussion (Focus - Keynote address: A journey through African Family Businesses – its past and future)
Panel members: Mrs Nike Anani (African Family Firms); Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms); Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
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Day 1, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16:00 – 17:00 Keynote address: Mastering the comeback by family businesses: One size does not fit all.
Speakers: Mr Alan Barr (KPMG, SA) & Mr Creagh Sudding (KPMG, SA)
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Day 1, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17:00 – 18:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Keynote address: Mastering the comeback by family businesses: One size does not fit all)
Panel members: Mr Alan Barr (KPMG, SA); Mr Creagh Sudding (KPMG, SA); Mr Tom McGinness (KPMG, UK); Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
DAY 2: 11 AUGUST
Theme: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Orientation in African family businesses
Day 2, Session 1 (11:00-11:30):
11:00 – 11:30 Presentation: A history of digital innovations for African family firms’ micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Speaker: Mr Raymond Mutura (Strathmore University Business School, Kenya)
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Day 2, Session 2 (11:30-12:00):
11:30 – 12:00 Presentation: Innovation in South African family and non-family SMEs.
Speaker: Mr Haydn Hayidakis (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa)
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Day 2, Session 3 (12:00-12:30):
12:00 – 12:30 Presentation: The nature and importance of entrepreneurial orientation in African family businesses
Speaker: Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
Day 2, Session 4 (12:30-13:00):
12:30 – 13:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Innovation and Entrepreneurial Orientation in African family businesses)
Panel members: Mr Raymond Mutura (Strathmore University Business School, Kenya); Mr Haydn Hayidakis (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa); Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa); Dr Tony Matchaba-hove (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
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Theme: Family business resilience and sustainability
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Day 2, Session 5 (16:00-16:30):
16:00 – 16:30 Presentation: Sustainability of family-owned businesses in the Willowvale Industrial Area of Harare, Zimbabwe.
Speaker: Mr Moses Chundu (University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe)
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Day 2, Session 6 (16:30-17:00):
16:30 – 17:00 Presentation: Mine, yours or ours? Overcoming ownership challenges in family businesses - Evidence from female entrepreneurs in Africa.
Speakers: Ms Kelly Alexander (Tilburg University, Netherlands) & Ms Carina Bohlayer (Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany)
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Day 2, Session 7 (17:00-17:30):
17:00 – 17:30 Presentation: The role of family businesses in increasing resilience and agility in uncertain times.
Speaker: Prof Ruth Kiraka (Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi Kenya)
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Day 2, Session 8 (17:30-18:00):
17:30 – 18:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Challenges and Resilience in uncertain times)
Panel members: Mr Moses Chundu (University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe); Ms Kelly Alexander (Tilburg University, Netherlands); Ms Carina Bohlayer (Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany); Prof Ruth Kiraka (Strathmore University Business School); Mrs Nike Anani (African Family Firms); Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms)
DAY 3: 12 AUGUST
Theme: Values and generational differences
Day 3, Session 1 (11:00-11:30):
11:00 – 11:30 Presentation: Maslow's hierarchy of needs on family business generations.
Speaker: Mr Ahmed Seedat (Vector Consulting, South Africa)
Day 3, Session 2 - 3 (11:30-12:30):
11:30 – 12:30 Presentation: The nature of values among South African IAFBs.
Speaker: Mr Welcome Kupangwa (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
Day 3, Session 4 (12:30-13:00):
12:30 – 13:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Values and generational differences across generations).
Panel members: Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms); Mr Ahmed Seedat (Vector Consulting, South Africa); Mr Welcome Kupangwa (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa); Prof Shelley Farrington (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
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Theme: Governance and Philanthropy
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Day 3, Session 5 (16:00-16:30):
16:00 – 16:30 Presentation: Exploring the relationship between governance and family business success in a developing country context.
Speaker: Prof Shelley Farrington (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
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Day 3, Session 6 (16:30-17:00):
16:30 – 17:00 Presentation: The challenges to individual philanthropy in South Africa in realising human rights: A comparative analysis.
Speaker: Ms Erika Wessels (KPMG USA)
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Day 3, Session 7 (17:00-17:30):
17:00 – 17:30 Presentation: Exploring the Cultural Differences within Family Businesses.
Speakers: Ms Sue Howorth (The Family Business Community) & Mr Dave Clarkson (The Family Business Community)
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Day 3, Session 8 (17:30-18:00):
17:30 – 18:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Governance and Philanthropy)
Panel members: Prof Shelley Farrington (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa); Mrs Erika Wessels (University of Free State, South Africa); Ms Sue Howorth (The Family Business Community); Mr Dave Clarkson (The Family Business Community); Mrs Andrea Benkenstein (PWC, SA); Prof Elmarie Venter (Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit, South Africa)
DAY 4: 13 AUGUST
Theme: Contemporary issues
Day 4, Session 1 (11:00-11:30):
11:00 – 11:30 Presentation: South African family wineries – A Family business brand matrix perspective.
Speaker: Prof Adele Berndt (Jönköping University, Sweden) & Dr Corné Meintjes (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Day 4, Session 2 (11:30-12:00):
11:30 – 12:00 Presentation: Effects of social capital on women in family-owned businesses.
Speaker: Dr Unity Nyakudya (Botswana Accountancy College, Botswana)
Day 4, Session 3 (12:00-12:30):
12:00 – 12:30 Presentation: An investigation into Relationship Marketing in South African Family Businesses
Speaker: Mr Rolland Eboru (Fred Footwear South Africa)
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Day 4, Session 4 (12:30-13:00):
12:30 – 13:00 Panel discussion (Focus - Contemporary issues)
Panel members: Mrs Tsitsi Mutendi (African Family Firms); Prof Adele Berndt (Jönköping University, Sweden); Dr Corné Meintjes (University of Johannesburg, South Africa); Dr Unity Nyakudya (Botswana Accountancy College, Botswana); Mr Rolland Eboru (Fred Footwear South Africa)
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Theme: Future research on African family businesses and conference wrap-up
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Day 4, Session 5 (16:00-16:30):
16:00 – 16:30 Presentation: Polygamy in the African Family Business; Boon, Bane or Bust?
Speaker: Dr Peter Mutua (Family Business Expert - Kenya)
Day 4, Session 6 (16:30-17:00):
16:30 – 17:00 Panel Discussion: Research on African family businesses: Past and Future
Panel members: Members of the Nelson Mandela University Family Business Unit and members of African Family Firms
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Day 4, Session 7 (17:00-18:00):
17:00 – 18:00 Presentation: Research on African family businesses
Speakers: Prof Dennis Jaffe
