In family business, having a succession plan and transferring your role as family business manager to the next generation isn’t easy and can be a lengthy process. Because of this, it is critical to prepare for succession by having a plan in place well before you need it. If possible, you should make your succession […]
Developing Leaders: The New Age of Family Business Management
A substantial number of family-owned businesses do not have a clear plan for succession when the founder is ready to retire. Up to 42 percent of family-owned businesses have not chosen a successor for when the patriarch or matriarch leaves the business. Often this is because the family leadership perceives the next generation as unready, […]
Managing A Family Business
It’s difficult to combine business and personal issues but a family business patriarch or matriarch is forced to deal with both at the same time. This presents a family business challenge when the family leader is pressured to perform according to the expectations of his family. He can be pressured to make decisions that are […]
Weekend Reads: Coaches Roundup 8-7-15
Each week, Coach Pete seeks out strong players in the family business world in order to bring you real stories of real family business professionals to inspire, drive and lead you forward. From the stories of legacy builders to examples of outstanding succession planning, the star players Coach Pete comes across are navigating the game with confidence and wisdom. […]
