Conceptualizing the family firm as a dual system with properties of both the family and the
business has prevented the field from fully examining the nature of these firms and has biased …

There is little in the family business literature that focuses on the greatest impediment to the
succession process: actual, anticipated, or denied losses. In order to successfully handle the …

During a recent presentation on sustainability in the family enterprise, I was discussing the
role of family governance as a necessary component of a family’s ability to survive as an …

It is the responsibility of those who consult to business‐owning families to have as much
knowledge about themselves as they do about their clients. A framework is offered for the …

Entitlement is viewed as a life-cycle task that all young adults must master. This concept
embodies the expectations that the next generation have of their life based on what they …

This is a study of the values, goals, and life choices of 40 ultrawealthy (net worth greater
than $25 million), middle-aged (between 40 and 65 years old) women, focusing on their …

We have spoken at several wealth management forums in past years, and the major concern
we hear from older family members can best be paraphrased “how can we raise our kids …

This book, which has evolved out of work at the Family Institute of Westchester, provides a
basic multigenerational framework for working with families. This model, applicable with …

Over a year ago I learned that Family Business Review was planning an issue on family
dynamics. I approached Kelin Gersick, expressing my support for such an issue and …

… Fredda Herz Brown and Fran Lotery have created an online … In addition to the online index,
Fredda and Fran have created a … Throughout the book, Fredda and Fran weave a case study …