Dean R. Fowler, Ph.D.

Dean R. Fowler, Ph.D. is recognized as one of the world's leading family business advisors. He developed his consulting practice by providing integrated services focusing on the "soft side of hard issues" by working collaboratively with other professionals. He drew upon his broad range of multidisciplinary expertise as both a clinically trained therapist and experienced strategic business consultant.

Background & Expertise

A clinically trained therapist and strategic business consultant, Dean has developed an integrated approach to family business consulting that addresses both the emotional and business dimensions of family enterprises. This unique combination allows him to help families work through sensitive issues while maintaining focus on business success.

Now semi-retired, he facilitates his Forums for Family Business which are roundtable peer groups for family members in family business.

Forums for Family Business™

Dean is the founder and facilitator of the Forums for Family Business™, round-table peer advisory boards for family members in family business. These forums provide a confidential setting where family business leaders can:

• Develop long-term relationships with peers facing similar challenges
• Gain perspective from diverse experiences across industries
• Hold each other accountable for personal and professional growth
• Plan ownership and management transitions
• Focus on long-range strategies and concerns

Consulting Services

With his team of consultants, Dean Fowler Consulting, LLC serves families-in-business and families of wealth as they transition from one generation to the next. Through research and years of experience, they have identified 12 critical competencies that all families must master for success.

Forum members are committed to living an amazing life and growing their family legacies with confidence.

Publications

Dean is the author of Love, Power and Money: Family Business Between Generations, which explores the emotional forces at work in family-owned businesses. He has also written numerous articles on family business topics, available in our Articles & Resources section.

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