The Role of Mattering in Sustaining Family Ownership Across Generations By: Henri-Lee Stalk, Mariana Restrepo, Darren Good, Frank Foster I. The business case for mattering Family enterprises tend to…
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Originally published in: Harvard Business Review (Jan.-Feb. 2012): pp. 25-27. By: George Stalk, Jr. and Henry Foley Family businesses have low survival rates beyond three generations. Data suggests that 70%…
From Exposure to Expertise: Empowering the Next Generation Through a Board Observer Program By Henri-Lee Stalk For next-generation family members in multi-generational businesses that have become more professionalized, stepping into…
By Hilla Talati and Henri-Lee Stalk, J.D., Ph.D. You carry meaningful responsibility within the family enterprise, even as the influence and guidance of the older generation continues to shape the…
By Henri-Lee Stalk and Hilla Talati As family businesses transition from their founding generation to subsequent generations, owners often find themselves navigating conflicting advice. Some advisors present the Family Constitution…
Breaking the Silence: The Importance of Feedback in Family Businesses Sharon Dorsett, PhD Family businesses often operate under unique dynamics. The combination of familial ties, business goals, and personal histories…
By Samuel Bruehl and Hilla Talati The multi-generational success of a family enterprise is deeply tied to the current generation’s ability to engage, educate, and empower the next generation. As…
Family-controlled businesses are built on strong relationships, shared legacies, and emotional investments that span generations. However, these very strengths can also create some of the toughest internal challenges: blurred boundaries,...
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GTA Partners, Hilla Talati and Sam Bruehl presented to members of the National Center for Family Business, Riyadh, SA on the topic of “Setting the Next Generation Family Leaders Up…
1. Avoidance Bias can lead us to stay silent when communication is needed Fear of conflict can lead to avoidance, but inaction risks further deterioration in our relationships with others….
