The key is to navigating family business dynamics is to first identify WHAT you envision to be the family legacy. Is it the business, or is it what the business provides to the family? Once the legacy is determined, identifying who wants to be involved versus not, is critical to [...]
Conflict is inevitable in business, even more so in the family business. Understanding the impacts of differing personalities and behavioral traits is a key component for setting siblings up for success. Varying styles of communication, differing motivating factors and even differences in how one may handle stress can create unnecessary [...]
In times of crisis or stress emotions are elevated, making it even tougher to have uncomfortable conversations. Some may view these conversations as conflict, but in reality they do not have to be. When in doubt, the truth is the best policy. Communicating with confidence, empathy and authenticity can get [...]
Not all family members will want to be involved in the family business, it is just the way it goes. Even so, those who are actively employed and those who are not share one thing in common, all have emotions and expectations of how they expect to be compensated. As [...]
When the next generation of family does not want to keep the business going, there are options available. You can liquidate, sell or keep the business long after you are gone. You first have to identify what your goals and vision look like, and then you need to rely on [...]
Just because your kids do not want to be involved in the business, does not mean you are out of options for maintaining the legacy. The last thing you want to do is force your business down to the next generation who may not have the same passion for it, [...]
If you’ve decided that it’s time for your kids to take over the family business, there’s more to it than simply handing them the keys. You need to have a succession plan. We can’t give you a template, as there’s no single “right” way to do it. But you do need to have a [...]
In Creating More Harmony And Unity In The Family Business, Kendall Rawls discusses the influences impacting relationships and the delicate balance between family and business. Relationships take work when “times are good,” and 2020 has been anything but smooth sailing, which is testing individual emotional tenacity creating stress. Mutually agreed upon Family Business Governance [...]
In working with families to help understand perceived issues, one of the first steps I take is to determine if they are on the same page. Do they value and want the same things for the family and the business? If not, there is a disconnect and more of a challenge in matching expectations. [...]
Conflict is a given in life. No two people agree on every angle of every subject. In emotionally bonded relationships like family and or business partnerships, differences of opinion carry more weight and often leads to conflict. There are some underlying reasons for these responses to our differences, which is probably subject matter for [...]
