Institutional Reforms and the Effects of Family Control on Corporate Governance
The authors of this study were interested in the effect of institutional transformation on family firm performance.
The Case Study In Family Business: An Analysis of Current Research Practices and Recommendations
Case study has emerged as a prominent methodological approach for qualitative researchers interested in family business (FB).
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
Perhaps the most talked about and, recently, the most studied theory of family business is the theory of socioemotional wealth (SEW), the emotional – not economic – benefits of controlling a family business.
The 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".
Myths and Realities about Culture and Families: Examples of Latin families
Culture is often thought of as a set of fixed, rigid, unchangeable characteristics belonging to a group in a specific geographic area.
Resilience: An essential approach to the boundaries among family, business, and ownership for the sustainability of the system
Thanks to Patricia Annino of Prince Lobel Tye, LLP and James Rappaport of the New Boston Fund, Inc. for this week’s article on boundaries and how they might snap — or not.
An Interview with Doug Box
Please enjoy a podcast with Doug Box of Box Family Advisors. In this interview with Lanie Jordan, Doug shares the story of his family’s business and how he, as an advisor, would have dealt with them as the client family.
Adapting to and Addressing Addiction Issues in a Family System
While all families have varied strengths and difficulties, addiction and other chronic behavioral health issues present significant risks to family well-being and wealth preservation.
Best Advice to a Family Business? Seek Outside Advice!
Thoughts on the role of the university-based family business program Adapting to the ever-changing needs of family businesses is a full-time job.
Utilizing Business Tools to Assist Family Firms Adapting to Changing Conditions
Advisors understand that family businesses are passed down from generation to generation.
An Interview on Family Governance with Barbara Hauser
In this issue of The Practitioner, Kirby Rosplock from The Practitioner Editorial Committee interviews Barbara Hauser on the topic of family governance as it relates to the 2016 conference of theme of Adapt | Evolve | Transform.
Adaptation and Planification: Families that stay together engage in institutionalizing adaptation
If you know what will happen, it is easier to be prepared. If you don’t know, then you’ll have to adapt to whatever happens.
Adapting in Times of Stress: Ideas for women in family enterprise – and their financial advisors
For many women in family enterprises adapting to new situations such as marriage, partnership, motherhood, widowhood, divorce, loss of a loved one, moving, or job transition can be stressful.
Podcast with Amy Katz
Please enjoy a podcast with Amy Katz of Daughters In Charge. In this interview with Lanie Jordan, Amy shares the differences she has observed between women leading in a family business and their corporate contemporaries.
Tempering the Power of Irrevocability: The influence of consensus in family enterprises
Thanks to Nick Di Loreto and Steve Salley of BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors for this week’s thought-provoking article on what’s really “irrevocable” when a family enterprise can come to consensus.
The Latest Thinking from International Award Recipients
This week, The Practitioner, as part of its FFI@30 mini-series on Achievement Award recipients, features the International Award winners.
Succession: Business success vs. ownership lifestyle
Thanks to this week’s contributor, Matthew Erskine, who discusses some of the challenges of business success vs. ownership lifestyle as part of the perennial succession discussion.
The Latest Thinking from Barbara Hollander Award Recipients
Continuing in our 30th Anniversary Year series, The Practitioner is pleased to bring you examples of the latest thinking and activities of Barbara Hollander Award recipients.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
This week The Practitioner presents Ivan Lansberg’s précis of the article “Family Firm Succession From a Social Exchange Perspective” from the March issue of Family Business Review.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
This week The Practitioner is pleased to present three précis and a related podcast from the March FBR.