Research for Clients
As part of its mission, FFI strives to advance the field of family enterprise through applied research, providing practitioners with practical applications for research conducted by academics from around the world.
Wealthy Women as an Accelerator for Sustainability Impact
This week, we are pleased to share a summary of a recent survey of wealthy Nordic women aimed at gaining a better understanding of what drives their investing decisions.
Transforming Legacy Family Enterprises for Sustainable Development
In this week’s edition, FFI Practitioner explores several conditions that promote sustainable development strategies in family enterprises.
FFI Practitioner: Practitioner Authors Featured in FFI Virtual Conference
Today we are highlighting FFI strategic objectives with an issue that features presenters at the virtual conference who are also popular authors and interviewees in FFI Practitioner.
The B Corp: A global values framework for the family enterprise
Thanks to Brett Coffman for this week’s edition discussing “B Corps” and how related assessments may provide your family enterprise clients a framework to codify family values around a set of corporate principles that relate to discussions of social responsibility.
From Safety, Through Sustainability to Stewardship: The Triple-S journey of Jebsen & Jessen Family Enterprise
Thanks to Marta Widz and Sameh Abadir from IMD for this article based on the Jebsen & Jessen Family Enterprise story, which illustrates how responsible leadership and early awareness can coalesce to pioneer safety, environmental sustainability, and stewardship strategies and thus lead to impactful social innovation.
Family Businesses in the Times of Crisis and Global Recession: A story of resilience and sustainability
This week, we are pleased to share a family business case illustrating how Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and taste company, has utilized their concentrated family ownership and governance model to navigate worldwide crises.
How Coaching and Consulting Work Together to Complete the Puzzle of Sustainable Change, an article by Carmen Lence
In any family enterprise, the founders or senior members may doubt their decisions or the family may question their intentions.
Sustaining the Field, The Families and The Future
“Sustainability” is an oft-heard catchphrase these days—from agriculture and energy to business practices.