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Meet the Owner: Leading a Business with Purpose
20th October 2021
A Conversation with Maurizio Bragagni OBE, third generation family member and CEO of Tratos on leading a business with purpose
An NED Journey: Reflections
20th September 2021
Elizabeth Bagger reflects on advice for those starting out their journey as a non-executive director in a family business.
Emotional Leadership in the Family Business
3rd February 2021
In this guest article Borja Raventós shares insights on what it means to be a responsible family business owners, taking into account the importance of emotions and emotional leadership.
Entitled to Enabled – 5 Successor Tests for our Times
24th November 2020
The language of ‘testing’ presents an opportunity to move from validation by others to enabling, development and possibility for successors. In this article Philip Mackeown explores what common tests successors face and how meeting them can get them from entitled to enabled to lead.
Successor Value as a measure of well-timed entry to the family company
28th October 2020
Do you know what your value to the family company as a successor is? If you are considering joining, do you know under what conditions your value might be at its maximum? Are these questions important?
Why Would Any Next Genner in the 21st Century Want to Work in the Family Business
19th October 2020
The IFB recently launched the Debating Society – a safe space to come together and explore all the conundrums faced by family businesses. Our first debate looked at whether the next generation in the 21st Century should pursue a career in the family business.
Successful Successors think ‘Informed’ Opportunity
29th September 2020
To make the choice of joining the family business a meaningful, informed and successful one, there are some key questions family business members should consider.
How to get Mum and Dad to talk about Succession Planning in your Family Business
23rd September 2020
Have you tried to raise the subject of succession planning with your parents? How have they reacted? In this guest article Russ Haworth shares his experience and insights on this common family business challenge.