It’s a set up for failure when people have unrealistic expectations for their family business experience. How do know what people’s expectations are unless you ask them and they can clearly articulate them? In our experience, families have all sorts of expectations for each other and the business yet they haven’t effectively discussed those expectations. […]
Family Business Communication
Communication is key in every family business. Find ways to overcome or circumvent the problems that can arise when communication breaks down.
One Piece Family Business Communication That Will Kill Your Family
Being involved in a family business family is challenging on many levels. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s like a mental and emotional marathon. In our experience if we can teach a family to be more effective communicators and KEEP them communicating they can make great strides in working together and being a […]
Family business communication killer – ARROGANCE!
Have you ever tried to talk to people who are extremely arrogant about their worldview? It’s not a pleasant experience! I don’t have a problem with people who are confident in who they are and what they believe. I do have a problem with people who are arrogant and unwilling to believe anyone else’s view […]
Family Business Communication killer! Somebody who won’t shut up.
Nothing kills communication and collaboration quicker than a family member who refuses to shut up and won’t listen to others! We’ve all experienced coworkers or family members who can’t seem to give other people sufficient airtime to express their opinions. There are a variety of reasons why some people won’t shut up and let other […]
What Not To Do – Give In To Family History of Miscommunication
Most business families we work with have a common and solvable problem – poor communication habits that have been ingrained in the family over a long period of time. These poor communication habits lead to: misunderstandings avoiding conflict inability to problem solve together unclear vision and focus for the family What happens next amazes me. […]
