‘Will we ever get ownership?’ is often a gentle take on the bigger and unspoken questions of dependence and, more importantly, independence and achievement for the incoming generation. Questions that – if left unspoken and unanswered – can cause a…
Engagement and Stewardship #succession
‘I can’t wait to get my hands on the business and then I can run it the way I want.’ Have you heard this said before? The next generation can often become impatient with the existing leadership team and you…
Why Should I Work Harder? #succession
How ‘hard’ should you work in a family business as a member of the next generation? The answer is usually, ‘As hard as I need you to’ – if you ask the incumbent leaders. But normally the question is not…
Growing Family = Growing Business
One of the greatest barriers to a successful transition is a lack of wealth. As families grow, so too must businesses grow and adapt to meet the needs of the changing family. The eye of the current leaders must always…
Who Will Be The Next CEO?
So who do you think will be your next CEO? Have you chosen on capability or blood lines? The choice of the next CEO for the family business is often the source of great anguish in family businesses. And it…
