Competition: Then and now
This week’s blog deals with competition – but not with the competitors you might imagine! The Practitioner loves competition! And even if you’re not a fan of sports, it’s hard to avoid the topic right...
View ArticleAn Interview with Beau Lotto on “Seeing Differently”
This week’s issue features an interview with the distinguished neuroscientist Beau Lotto, who will present the opening keynote presentation at the 2015 FFI annual global conference. An Interview with...
View ArticleIntergenerational Communication and Family Governance: Myths and realities
Myth 1: Avoiding talking about business at home generates healthy family relations. Reality: Lack of fluent communication among family members enhances the conflicts they face. Informal meetings (like...
View ArticleAs Family Business Advisors, Can We Separate the Myths from Realities?
If it’s true that family businesses are influenced by a variety of myths, how does this impact our ability to ensure that our clients can thrive in a competitive global landscape? While the global...
View ArticleMyths & Realities: Across cultures and across generations (III)
Thanks to this week’s contributors to the special series on “Myths & Realities: Across cultures and across generations” — Daphne McGuffin, Susan Rix, Maybeth Shaw and Edward van de Vijver for “As...
View ArticleThe Myths & Realities of Generational Transfer: Change in Argentine legislation
Generational Transfer Models Ariel Diéguez, 35 years old, is the eldest son of Carlos and Mariana, the founders of a family business. When he finished high school, Ariel went to work with his parents...
View ArticleAn Interview with Professor Josep Tàpies: More myths and realities
About the contributor Josep Tàpies is professor in the department of strategic management and holder of the Family-Owned Business Chair at IESE. His areas of specialization include strategic...
View ArticleMyths & Realities: Across cultures and across generations (IV)
Please read the last of the 2015 three-part series on Family Enterprise: Myths & Realities. We hope you have enjoyed the articles in April and August and as well as the contributions in November....
View ArticleMyths and Realities about Culture and Families: Examples of Latin families
Thanks to Elaine King and Mariana Martinez for following up on last year’s conference theme of “Myths and Realities” with Myths and Realities about Culture and Families: Examples of Latin families....
View ArticleThe Dog and the Relationship Theory by Richard
This week The Practitioner features a story with a surprise ending. Thanks to Lenka Beinhoff for “The Dog and the Relationship Theory by Richard.” In some families, children are celebrated and seen as...
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