NSYSU Represents Taiwan at the 13th Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition

National Sun Yat-Sen University (NSYSU) proudly participated in the 13th Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC), an internationally recognized academic competition hosted by the University of Vermont. The competition focuses on the strategic, governance, and sustainability challenges unique to family enterprises and attracts outstanding graduate students from universities around the world.

The 13th SG-FECC brought together 21 teams and a total of 105 participants, including students and faculty coaches, creating a highly competitive and intellectually rigorous environment. Teams advanced through multiple rounds of case analysis, requiring comprehensive evaluation of family dynamics, business strategy, and the interaction between family and enterprise under strict time constraints.

The NSYSU team was composed of graduate students from two programs: Ling-Yu Yen(Morgan), Shin-Dih Lin(Cindy), and Min-Chun Tsai(Mavis) from the Global Human Resource Management (GHRM) English MBA program, and Jan Dariusz Filipp(Yanek) from the International Business MBA (IBMBA) program. Throughout the competition, the team analyzed three diverse real- world cases, including Lobmeyr, a world-renowned Austrian luxury glass manufacturer; Bailey Technology Solutions, a locally based technology firm; and MIC Food, a U.S.-based food company. These cases required the team to develop context-sensitive and globally informed solutions.

Reflecting on the learning outcomes of the competition, Morgan shared that the experience provided valuable exposure to real-world family business challenges. “The cases pushed us to think beyond standard frameworks and consider how family values, ownership, and strategy intersect in different cultural contexts,” he noted.

Instructors also shared their reflections on the team’s participation in the competition. Professor Shyh-Jer Chen noted that SG-FECC offered students valuable exposure to global family enterprise issues and helped bridge academic learning with real-world business contexts. Professor June Tuan highlighted the students’ development over the course of the preparation and competition, emphasizing improvements in analytical depth, presentation skills, and their ability to respond thoughtfully under pressure. Professor Chiung-Wen Tsao added that the competition served as an important platform for international academic exchange, allowing students to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and adaptability when engaging with complex family business challenges.

Participation in the SG-FECC reflects NSYSU’s ongoing commitment to experiential learning and international engagement. Through global academic competitions such as SG-FECC, the university continues to cultivate globally minded professionals equipped to address complex organizational challenges in family enterprises and beyond.