
Family Business Audiocast Episode 58: Building Learning Systems for Family Enterprise Continuity with Jeremy Cheng
Feb 4, 2026
30:04
Jeremy Cheng, Principal at Lansberg Gersick Advisors, shares his approach to building learning capacity for enterprise families across Asia and beyond. Broadcasting from Hong Kong, Jeremy discusses the evolution of family business enterprise education, the importance of continuous curriculum development, and how families can embrace portfolio thinking for rising generations. He explores cultural differences between Eastern and Western approaches to family wealth office management, the role of emotional intelligence in mentorship programs, and why allowing the next generation to reinterpret legacy is essential for long-term continuity and individual freedom.
00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Cheng
02:05 Journey into family enterprise advisory
04:22 Evolution of learning systems
05:07 Research and generational transitions
07:00 Gaps in family enterprise education
08:00 Curriculum development essentials
10:15 Core competencies across generations
12:30 Portfolio thinking in Asia markets
14:45 Thailand and Philippines comparisons
17:00 Rising generation venture development
19:20 Owner versus governor role clarity
22:31 Expectations and emotional intelligence
23:15 Mentorship program implementation
26:40 Governance and power dynamics
27:10 Reinterpreting legacy for freedom
29:02 Closing thoughts on continuity
00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Cheng
02:05 Journey into family enterprise advisory
04:22 Evolution of learning systems
05:07 Research and generational transitions
07:00 Gaps in family enterprise education
08:00 Curriculum development essentials
10:15 Core competencies across generations
12:30 Portfolio thinking in Asia markets
14:45 Thailand and Philippines comparisons
17:00 Rising generation venture development
19:20 Owner versus governor role clarity
22:31 Expectations and emotional intelligence
23:15 Mentorship program implementation
26:40 Governance and power dynamics
27:10 Reinterpreting legacy for freedom
29:02 Closing thoughts on continuity
