Regular Issue
//April 10, 2023 - Issue #87
Wealth Can be Hazardous to Future Family Business Leaders Substance abuse problems, lack of motivation and failure to launch are just a few of the problems that can plague young people in wealthy families. A counselor weighs in.
The Biggest Mistakes Family Businesses Make With Their Boards Family business researcher, lecturer and advisor Claudia Astrachan discusses the top mistakes family businesses make in staffing and interacting with boards, and how to do it right.
How Family Firms Help Non-Family Employees Feel Like Family Adopt programs that demonstrate commitment to stakeholders outside the family, and put non-family managers in charge of them.
What Family Businesses Need to Know About the Silicon Valley Bank Failure The SVB fallout is affecting other banks and troubling many business owners. These eight steps can help you protect your firm.
How Real-Life Family Firms Manage Succession In this New York Times article, five family firms on the cusp of succession talk about the mistakes they made and what they're learning from the process.
Seven Things to Consider Before Selling the Family Firm Former family business owners shared their experiences in this panel discussion hosted by the University of St. Thomas's Family Business Center.
Assessments Can Help Develop Family Business Leaders From simple surveys or interviews to complex, statistically robust reporting, assessments give current and future leaders a source of objective data for better decision-making.
Unrealistic depictions of the sacrifices and tradeoffs of family business leadership -- streamed repeatedly -- can color younger people’s attitudes towards taking the helm. Read more...
In Japan, family businesses are encouraged to help one another for the benefit of their shared customers and their community. It has helped them survive setbacks and thrive. Read more...
As Prince Andrew showed, one person’s behavior can become everyone’s problem. Families must set expectations, outline processes, and provide clarity before emotions take over. Read more...
As trillions in family-owned companies shift to next-generation leaders, one critical asset is being ignored: the brand. Here’s why brand value—often nearly 20% of enterprise worth—erodes during succession and how families can protect it. Read more...
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