Family Business Blog
Mar 01, 2017
The following question was posed on the Mindshop Discussion board by a concerned business consultant. For what it's worth, here's the response I offered. 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...
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...
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