Resilience in Family Enterprises
Studying the response of family enterprise systems to chronic market dysfunction and elevated risk can provide useful insights into organizational resilience.
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Communication & Conflict Management
The Cheated Child
In a surprisingly high percentage of cases, the work of family business consulting includes an element of re-parenting.
The “Forgotten” Generation of Family Businesses
What have we learned about efficient (and less anxiety-raising) ways to apply the family’s human capital over time?
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Is the family business still right for me?
You’ve reached mid-life. Doubts arise about your commitment to the business. Five key questions will help you clarify your career goals.
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Ready, fire, aim over the internet
E-mail has proved to be an appealing medium in family businesses, but some types of messages can backfire.
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High flyers on the small screen
Sex! Scandal! Crime! Money! Good guys and bad guys and plenty of conflict between them.
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The pursuit of self-interest undermines trust
Why do people in a family business often risk destroying their bonds.
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How brass key opens doors in Asia
They manufacture porcelain dolls at six factories in China through a hands-on, transoceanic quality-control system.
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Yin and Yang as Co-Presidents
The 50-50 sibling partnership suffers from a split personality but can generate synergies under certain conditions.
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California Dreaming
How to survive an earthquake, life-threatening illness, an economic slump, and arguments with your kids.
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