Family Firm Institute
David M. Paradise is the Owner of Family Business Resource Center, where since 1982, expertise has been utilized to enhance business performance for owners and key stakeholders through effective problem-solving and the application of diagnostic tools. As an Executive Coach and Facilitator, David M. Paradise has been involved with the Family Firm Institute since 2008, holding multiple certifications and currently serving as a Study Group Coordinator. With a background in consulting for various industries, including professional services, real estate, and manufacturing, David M. Paradise has effectively addressed leadership and team challenges. David M. Paradise's education includes postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical and Business Schools and a PhD from Smith College in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Family Firm Institute
The Family Firm Institute (FFI) is the leading membership association worldwide for professionals serving the family enterprise field. It provides a global forum for practitioners and academics to acquire exemplary interdisciplinary knowledge while engaging in collaborative opportunities that facilitate their professional and business development objectives. Through its international journal, certificate program, educational endeavors, and preeminent international conference, FFI upholds the highest standards in family enterprise best practices. As the dominant form of business organization worldwide, family businesses make a unique contribution to the social vitality and economic wealth of communities. FFI seeks to increase the understanding of the family enterprise as a fundamental driver of global economic growth and prosperity. You're invited to follow FFI on Twitter at FFIGlobal.