Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
In this paper, the authors present a review of literature about family enterprises and their approach to and practice of philanthropy.
Hard Side vs Soft Side: Distinctions that are no longer helpful — if they ever were
Possibly the most important lesson I have learned from many years as a business lawyer is that Tarzan was right — “Jane, it is a jungle out there.”
2016 Family Enterprise Case Competition
This week’s Practitioner features the Family Enterprise Case Competition held at the University of Vermont, January 15-17. One of the nice things about being The Practitioner is that you get invited places!
The Latest Thinking from Richard Beckhard Practice Award Winners
The Practitioner likes to look forward, especially in a Leap Year. (See last week’s blog on New Year/Leap Year), but…looking backward is also fun. And… appropriate in 2016 as FFI celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Most Popular Articles of 2015
A summary of the most popular articles by month in 2015 with thanks to all the readers and writers and editors for the year!
FBR Then and Now: An interview by Cynthia Nalevanko
As we close out the year, we are pleased to feature an interview conducted by SAGE editor Cynthia Nalevanko, demonstrating the growth of FBR over the years and its increase in ratings and rankings.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
The last in this year’s précis of FBR articles. Thanks to all précis authors in 2015 and especially to FBR assistant editor Karen Vinton for organizing this series.
Agency, Stewardship and the Universal-Family Firm: A qualitative historical analysis
When FBR was first published in 1988, a year which many business historians now consider to be the founding of the family business research field, there were virtually no conceptual models to guide authors, topics, or the general public.
The Influence of Family Ownership on Long-Lived Asset Write-Offs
Research Applied précis prepared by Kenneth Moores, Moores Family Enterprise and Bond University Evidence continues to mount on the differences between family and nonfamily firms.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
Continuing in our series of précis and podcasts for FBR articles, please enjoy: John Ward’s précis on How Family, Business and Community Logics Influence Family Firm Behavior and Rules of the Game in an Organizational Field.
How Family, Business and Community Logics Influence Family Firm Behavior and Rules of the Game in an Organizational Field
Research Applied précis prepared by John L. Ward, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Family first or business first?
The Impact of Shared Stories on Family Firm Innovation: A multi-case study
Everyone will be familiar with a version of the entrepreneur’s story that celebrates the personal achievements of an individual who succeeds, sometimes after overcoming adversity through a combination of hard work and innate talent.
Interview with Nadine Kammerlander
Karen Vinton’s podcast interview with Nadine Kammerlander, co-author of The Impact of Shared Stories on Family Firm Innovation: A multi-case study.
An Interview with Professor Josep Tàpies: More myths and realities
Josep Tàpies is professor in the department of strategic management and holder of the Family-Owned Business Chair at IESE.
The 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.
As 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?
Intergenerational 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.
Myths & Realities in the Arab World
The Arab world is a complex region. It is geographically, culturally, historically diverse, yet, from the outside, it is often perceived as a homogeneous region and stereotypes are applied across the board.
Myths & Realities in Family Businesses in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is one of the most developed countries in the Caribbean, located between North and South America where more family businesses successfully transfer ownership to the next generation than has been previously reported in the rest of the world.
Myths & Realities: Across Cultures and Across Generations
Professor Leif Melin, Jönköping International Business School, explains some of the main myths still related to family businesses and why these myths are no longer a reality.