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Why Do So Many Family Businesses Fail?
There is a powerful value that serves as a beacon of light for family firms, and it is a clear and collective purpose that everybody must share.
March 15, 2022
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"Human Resources are priceless."
How did the founder in the early stages of CP’s existence cultivate a mindset that recognized human resources as a key business driver for corporate transformation, organizational success, and sustainable growth?
June 29, 2021
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Change in Founder Mindset
It does not matter if an owner doubts the next generation’s commitment to the family business.
June 01, 2021
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Procrastination is the Worst Enemy of Succession
Without a decent succession plan, your sudden death could see your loved ones in a sea of confusion where they are left to figure a way out of the difficult situation you left them in on their own.
May 25, 2021
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A Sudden, Complicated COVID-19 Death! Part 2
The majority of family-business owners put off the steps necessary to plan ahead. But if you want your family to honor your last wishes, they must know what your wishes are.
May 18, 2021
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Death By COVID-19 Part 2
Founders and key business leaders should never think they are Supermen. The truth is, they will soon die. No ifs or buts. It is just a matter of time.
May 06, 2021
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DEATH BY COVID-19
My biggest fear is what will happen to Rod’s business. Did he prepare a transition plan? Are arrangements in place to cover this eventuality and does every member of the family know about these plans?
April 27, 2021
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Building a Disruption-ready Culture Part 2
"Rather than continue to do everything ourselves, we decided to bring in outside experts to manage the company. Novices can only run a business for so long before its operations become too large and complex for them to handle.”
April 20, 2021
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A Disruption-Ready Culture
Planning and bracing for a post-vaccine recovery is important. The art of dealing with this pandemic is keeping the business afloat long enough for the economy to kickstart and recover.
April 13, 2021