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Feb 16, 2018
Our last blog asked the question, ‘Are you Communicating Effectively?’ We also highlighted three traps that families in business often fall into. This blog looks at one of these, which we call the behavioral style trap and introduce you to ways of avoiding it.
Communication issues often arise because we presume that others are on our wave-length and that we’re on theirs. This is generally the exception rather than the rule.
The reality is that we all have different ways of processing information. It has been found that the most effective people are those who understand themselves so that they can develop strategies to meet the demands of their environment.
 Read more...
Feb 01, 2018
Though the issues they face are many and varied, one of the recurring themes we've noticed over the years we have been working with families in business is the lack of effective communication. Read more...
Oct 13, 2017
One of my colleagues made the following comment early on in our working relationship - 'If ever we agree on everything then one us is superfluous.' It's the different perspectives that create new ideas and that's extremely powerful in any business or family situation. Read more...
Jun 06, 2014
We were recently asked to contribute to Family Business Magazines ‘Brains Trust’ column. There’s only so much that can be said in 150 words, so here is a more comprehensive response.
The question:I’m getting ready to step back from running the business and while my two kids are keen to take the top job I just don’t think they’re up to it – not yet anyway. I think an outside CEO would be best but how do I tell my kids and get them ready for my replacement? Read more...
Sep 18, 2013
Fathers and sons often have a fraught relationship. In something akin to the 'old bull' versus the 'young bull', they seem to be in a never-ending battle. Interestingly, the issues don't seem to rise to the same extent as father-daughter or mother-son relationships. Read more...
Sep 12, 2013
At the recent FBA National Conference Angela, John-Paul and Claire Whitbread told the powerful story of how they dealt with the challenges that arose on the sudden death of their father who founded the family business. The presentation expanded on their comments at the Victorian State Conference in May 2011, shortly after they took control. Read more...
Sep 10, 2013
May 31, 2013
I've just received an inquiry asking me for an example of a full family policy document. Here's my response... Read more...
Feb 16, 2018
Our last blog asked the question, ‘Are you Communicating Effectively?’ We also highlighted three traps that families in business often fall into. This blog looks at one of these, which we call the behavioral style trap and introduce you to ways of avoiding it.
Communication issues often arise because we presume that others are on our wave-length and that we’re on theirs. This is generally the exception rather than the rule.
The reality is that we all have different ways of processing information. It has been found that the most effective people are those who understand themselves so that they can develop strategies to meet the demands of their environment.
 Read more...
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Feb 01, 2018
Though the issues they face are many and varied, one of the recurring themes we've noticed over the years we have been working with families in business is the lack of effective communication. Read more...
Oct 13, 2017
One of my colleagues made the following comment early on in our working relationship - 'If ever we agree on everything then one us is superfluous.' It's the different perspectives that create new ideas and that's extremely powerful in any business or family situation. Read more...
Jun 06, 2014
We were recently asked to contribute to Family Business Magazines ‘Brains Trust’ column. There’s only so much that can be said in 150 words, so here is a more comprehensive response.
The question:I’m getting ready to step back from running the business and while my two kids are keen to take the top job I just don’t think they’re up to it – not yet anyway. I think an outside CEO would be best but how do I tell my kids and get them ready for my replacement? Read more...
Sep 18, 2013
Fathers and sons often have a fraught relationship. In something akin to the 'old bull' versus the 'young bull', they seem to be in a never-ending battle. Interestingly, the issues don't seem to rise to the same extent as father-daughter or mother-son relationships. Read more...
Sep 12, 2013
At the recent FBA National Conference Angela, John-Paul and Claire Whitbread told the powerful story of how they dealt with the challenges that arose on the sudden death of their father who founded the family business. The presentation expanded on their comments at the Victorian State Conference in May 2011, shortly after they took control. Read more...
Sep 10, 2013
May 31, 2013
I've just received an inquiry asking me for an example of a full family policy document. Here's my response... Read more...
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