Tag: family business conflict

Divorce Can Hollow out a Family Business — But it Doesn’t Have to

With Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce making headlines across the globe, many are wondering how the split will affect their joint business dealings — especially the Gates Foundation, which they Read more

What Families in Conflict Can Learn from Baseball and Teachers

Either a private family business conflict ends up in the courts, or gets settled by alternative methods involving third-party neutrals – usually mediation and arbitration. These neutral parties can Read more

Playing the Succession Game to Ensure Family Business Continuity

By Shital Jayantilal, Silvia Ferreira Jorge and Tomas M. Banegil Palacios Family businesses are especially conflict-prone, since sibling rivalry and other emotional undercurrents sometimes cloud Read more

How Family Dynamics Shape Family Businesses

In this interview, Joseph Astrachan – one of the world’s most well-versed experts on dealing with issues pertaining to business families – shares his thoughts on family dynamics and family Read more

What Family Businesses Should Address Before the Owner Walks Away

Reducing conflict and strengthening business performance may be as important as succession planning when preparing for a leadership transition. Only about a third of family businesses make it to a Read more

Why Family Business Succession Does Not Have to Be Smooth to Succeed

Conflict is a natural part of succession. Strong families anticipate it, communicate often and build the resilience needed to keep the transition moving forward. Succession is one of the biggest Read more