Research Insight
This type of article provides practical advice and takeaways based on previously published research articles in other journals. It is written in a journalistic, accessible style that is easily understood by non-academic audiences.
At family firms, decisions are often shaped by traditions, preferences, or informal dynamics that are not easy to override, even for the CEO. Research has shown that gender-diverse leadership can Read More...
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Authors: Paola Rovelli and Marco Mismetti
Family or non-family leader? Your choice depends on the age of the firm, and can ultimately shape how the media and outside stakeholders see you. EDITOR‘S NOTE: This article was produced in Read More...
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Authors: Carlotta Benedetti , Paola Rovelli , Andrea Fronzetti Colladon , Alfredo De Massis and Kurt Matzler
Businesses in trouble can reap benefits by displaying humility – but the rules differ for family and non-family firms. Across the United States, both family-run and nonfamily-run businesses have Read More...
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Authors: Paul Sanchez , Robert Pidduck , Duygu Phillips and Josh Daspit
Family firm branding can make a company appear authentic, but it's also important to convey innovativeness, prestige, and a fair shot at getting ahead. While approximately 75% of new jobs Read More...
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Authors: Duygu Phillips , Kristen Madison , Sandra Wolf , Andreas Hack and Franz Kellermanns
Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation reflect the time and place in which business owners grew up. Religion and strong family ties magnified the impact. Family business leaders Read More...
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Authors: Ileana Maldonado , Paul Sanchez and Annaleena Parhankangas
Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation are not formed in isolation—they are echoes of the time and place in which business owners grew up. Entrepreneurs don’t just wake Read More...
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Authors: Ileana Maldonado , Paul Sanchez and Annaleena Parhankangas
Knowledge, reputation, and personal ties can also be leveraged and weaponized, setting the stage for clashes and disruption. Power, the capacity to influence outcomes positively or negatively, is Read More...
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Authors: Theodore L. Waldron , Jeffery S. McMullen , G. Tyge Payne , Oleg Petrenko and James C Wetherbe
Being family-owned or socially responsible endears a business to consumers. Having both attributes mutes the impact of family ownership, and requires a different branding strategy. EDITOR’S Read More...
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Authors: Philipp Jaufenthaler , Roland Schroll and Dhruv Grewal
A trustee mentality helps make large families with many shareholders more cohesive, and preserves wealth for generations. Business families with many shareholders and family members who have remained Read More...
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Authors: Fabian Simons , Raphaëlle Mattart and Heiko Kleve
Frank Knight’s work, though written over a century ago, provides insights for navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership Read More...
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Authors: David Townsend , Richard Hunt and Judy Rady