"Strategy and Innovation in the Family Business"
Kenneth Fields and Johannes Mutzke, founders of BlueInc Strategies, LLC
Join us for an engaging and forward-looking Lunch Briefing featuring Kenneth Fields and Johannes Mutzke, co-founders of BlueInc Strategies, LLC, a Greenville-based consulting firm known for helping family enterprises navigate strategic growth, innovation, and market disruption.
In this interactive session, Kenneth and Johannes will explore how family businesses can leverage strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and emerging tools to stay competitive across generations. Drawing on their work with multi-generational companies across the region, they will share practical frameworks and real-world examples that demonstrate how innovation and tradition can coexist to drive long-term success.
What You'll Learn
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How to cultivate a culture of innovation within a multi-generational business
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Practical tools for strategic planning and execution
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Ways to identify new opportunities while preserving core values
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How to align family and business goals for sustained growth
Who should attend?
Family business owners, next-generation leaders, non-family executives, advisors, and anyone seeking to strengthen their organization’s strategic capability.
Agenda
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11:45–12:15| Arrival, Networking, and Lunch
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12:15-12:20| Welcome & Invocation
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12:20-1:15 | Keynote: Kenneth & Johannes
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1:15-1:25 | Audience Q&A
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1:25–1:30 | Announcements
About Kenneth and Johannes
Kenneth E. Fields is a co-founder of BlueInc Strategies, LLC, and is an experienced author, consultant, and coach from corporate boardrooms to startup garages. He is known for his people-centric approach and ability to identify practical action steps that help teams make progress. Kenneth lives in Greenville, South Carolina with his wife and two sons, and often can be found near baseball fields and cross-country courses.
As a co-founder of BlueInc Strategies, LLC, Johannes Mutzke spends his time as a speaker, writer, and consultant to both large corporations and smaller startups. Johannes is known for his creative vision, inspirational leadership, and commitment to the power of innovation in achieving goals. He lives in Greer, South Carolina with his wife and three daughters, where they enjoy spending time together outdoors.
Questions
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Dr. Brad Bechtold (bbechtold@andersonuniversity.edu).
Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.
