Changing Times for Business Families in Asia: The role of family business advisors
Family firms play an integral role in many of Asia’s economies. Unlike their counterparts in the United States and Europe, which have several generations of sustained transitions, the majority of Asian family firms are relatively young.
The Evolution of Japanese Family Business Governing Principles
Japan is known as a country of long-lived firms. We have almost 3,937 companies that have been in business for more than 200 years.
The Evolution of the Field of Family Business: Views from Northwestern’s Center for Family Enterprises
While family-owned businesses have existed and evolved for centuries, knowledge of their systemic distinctiveness has a far more recent origin. Research in the field dates from just 25 to 30 years ago, but has since evolved at an exponential rate. Fortunately, this recent origin means that pioneers are still around and able to reflect on the evolution of the field. In this interview, Ken Moores talks with the co-directors of Northwestern University’s Kellogg Center for Family Enterprises, John Ward and Justin Craig. John was there at the beginning while Justin, a
Evolving from We Win to Win-Win
According to statistics, 75% of current companies listed among America’s Top 500 won’t exist in 2027.
Collaborating: The 5th C that evolves clients to sustainable competitive advantage
As advisors, we seek to help our clients evolve to different places. Sometimes this entails changing strategies, growing the business, advancing the professionalization agenda, developing next generation leaders or increasing knowledge and awareness of their uniqueness.
Evolution of Family Business Advisors in India
In India, family businesses range from small mom-and-pop stores to large conglomerates with equally varied business interests.
The Evolving Perception of Family Businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
There will be few today who would not agree that family businesses are of chief importance in shaping the future of the MENA. This was not always the case, and only a decade ago perceptions were quite different.
Luck of the Irish: Being multi-generational has nothing to do with luck!
As in all developed nations, the family business is the economic and social bedrock of the Irish economy. The Irish Prime Minister, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, bore testament to this fact.
Thoughts on Selling a Team Leadership Strategy Plan to Family Businesses
Thanks to this week’s contributor, FFI Fellow JP Roy, for his article, “Thoughts on Selling a Team Leadership Strategy Plan to Family Businesses”.
Research: Data and Opportunities
This week The Practitioner invites you to take part in gathering data on family enterprises around the world.
Research Gives Family Businesses a Voice on Capitol Hill
“Family businesses in America generate 50% of the jobs, 64% of GDP and account for 61% of all privately owned businesses.
Campden Wealth Launches Top 75 Global Challengers Study on Family Businesses
In 2015, Campden Wealth conducted a private study on the Top 25 100% wholly-owned family businesses to profile their DNA and the drivers of their success.
The Driving Force of Family Businesses
Thanks to this week’s blogger, Luke Simmering, for his focus on the “driving force” in family business.
Most Cited Articles in FBR
This issue features the “most cited” articles in FBR as identified by JCR in its 2016 report. Congratulations to these authors for their influential articles in the academic world.
An Interview with Fredda Herz Brown and Carolyn D. Greenspon
This podcast includes Fredda’s comments on how FFI has changed in 30 years and comments from both Fredda and Carolyn on a model they use in their consulting engagements that mirrors the message they want to send to clients.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
Thanks to Kim Schneider Malek for her précis on Family Governance at Work: Organizing for New Product Development in Family SMEs by Alfredo De Massis.
Family Governance at Work: Organizing for new product development in family SMEs
Research Applied précis prepared by Kim Schneider Malek, Family Enterprise Alliance, LLC Innovation is more than just a hot topic for start-up companies.
Interview with Josip Kotlar
Kaitlin Pollard of SAGE publications and Karen Vinton, assistant editor of FBR, interview with co-author Josip Kotlar.
Research Applied: FBR Précis for the Practitioner
Continuing with the précis for the June issue of FBR, The Practitioner thanks précis authors Nava Michael-Tsabari, Andrew Heir and Thomas V. Schwarz for their analysis and commentary on the following articles.
Takeover Premiums and Family Blockholders
Does the presence of a blockholder (i.e., a shareholder controlling at least 25% of the voting rights) affect the strategic decision-making of a publicly traded firm?