An Insider’s Perspective on How Political Connections Impact Chinese Family Business Succession
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The recent Panama papers leak has exposed shadowy transactions by a number of politicians and their families throughout the...
The Five-Factor Theory – Paving the Way to Successful Governance
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The “Five Factor Theory” is based on 30 years of experience as a non-family professional in a family business....
From East to West – How Succession Varies by Culture
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I was on a transatlantic flight from Lisbon to New York, when I began a conversation with my co-passenger....
Understanding Family Dynamics and Family Conflicts
Unresolved conflicts and misunderstandings are the family business’s greatest enemy. Especially, when conflicts happen inside the family, the ramifications can be serious for both...
A New Era of Family Business Leadership
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Fingers pointing in all directions, the financial crisis has been much about identifying who is most to blame, resulting...
Becoming Truly Innovative: A Family Value
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For a firm to become truly innovative, Gary Hamel and Nancy Tennant suggest in their recent Harvard Business Review article that all...
The Challenges of Inheriting Power
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As an entrepreneur starts and grows a business, he learns how to acquire, manage, and cultivate power. Through the...
Tabanlioglu: A Husband and Wife Architecture Team That is Reshaping Cities
Interview with Murat and Melkan Tabanlioglu, Tabanlioglu Architects
In 1990, architect Murat Tabanlioglu established Tabanlıoğlu Architects in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, with his wife...
16 Tips for Entrepreneurial Success: Turning a Vision into Reality
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Trusting your gut, following your values and giving your people a sense of real purpose are among the top qualities...
Ettinger: Handcrafted British Luxury Through the Generations
Gerry Ettinger founded the British luxury leather goods company Ettinger in 1934 after an accomplished career spent in the Italian and German film industries....