Governance

Inside the Family Business Boardroom: How Better Meetings Lead to Better Decisions

Board effectiveness isn’t just about who sits at the table—it’s about what happens during the meeting. Research reveals the hidden dynamics shaping family business decisions. Board meetings are Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Isabel C Botero , Miguel Méndez and Pedro Vazquez

You're Adding a Board of Directors. Is Your Management Team Ready?

A Ukraine-based family business installed a board to provide structure as it scaled globally. Here's how the owners overcame top managers' fears and won their support. Photo: The International Board Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Rostyslav Vovk

How Boards Help Complex Family Firms Make Sound Decisions

Fiduciary boards keep family firms focused on the long term, rather than on short-term, tactical strategies. But many family firms resist having one, fearful of losing control of their enterprise. Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Interviewee: David Karofsky