Research Insight
This type of article provides practical advice and takeaways based on previously published research articles in other journals. It is written in a journalistic, accessible style that is easily understood by non-academic audiences.
Across the world -- from Italy's Berlusconi, to the US’s Kennedy family, to Chile's Matte -- wealthy business families have not only been part of the economic elite but are also political Read More...
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Author: Marcelo Ortiz M.
The first rule of authenticity is that you never talk about authenticity; let enthusiastic third parties do the talking for you. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read More...
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Authors: Stanislav Dobrev and Cameron Verhaal
Adam looked at the customer standing at the counter in the wine cellar in disbelief. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He found the customer’s comments to be slightly rude. Adam felt anger Read More...
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Authors: Dr. Ayoosha Saleem , Francesco Barbera , Simon de Jong and Arvid Hoffmann
Families that focus on renewing their non-financial values in future generations are more likely to have a formal program. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Family Business Read More...
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Authors: Josh Hsueh , Alfredo De Massis and Luis Gomez-Mejia
Conventional business wisdom holds that innovation comes from smart strategizing inside the company. However, business innovations are often prompted by factors outside of a company. Increasingly, Read More...
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Authors: Theodore L. Waldron , James C Wetherbe , Chad Navis , Elizabeth Karam and Gideon Markman
Every business strives to recruit and hire the best employees and to retain them over time. Creating and nurturing a workplace environment that contributes to productivity and helps the firm achieve Read More...
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Authors: Josep Llach , Valeriano Sanchez-Famoso and Dr. Sharon M. Danes
Modern organizations face increasing pressure to make sure women are well represented in their workforce, especially at the top. Business leaders, stakeholders, and policymakers around the world are Read More...
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Authors: Jessenia Davila , Luis Gomez-Mejia , Fernando Muñoz-Bullon and Maria J. Sanchez-Bueno
A CEO who supports entrepreneurship is important to both family and nonfamily business success. However, the need to remain entrepreneurial is especially important for family businesses because their Read More...
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Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Franz Kellermanns
Whether in the science parks of Shenzhen in China or the coffee shops of Silicon Valley in the United States, vibrant communities of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts drive progress by fostering Read More...
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Authors: Xiaoteng Wu , Arzi Adbi and Pasha Mahmood
Families are often reluctant to anticipate and plan for the day when an unexpected transition might upend their business. The costs of inaction are high. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in Read More...
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Authors: Kajsa Haag , Hanna Almlöf , Marina Madsen and Mette Neville