family business crisis

When a Family Business Faces a Crisis, Should the Founder Step Aside?

Founders may react too aggressively when their businesses are threatened. New research reveals when the next generation may be better equipped to lead a turnaround. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...

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Authors: Melania Riefolo , R. Adam Smith , Sabrina Finkbeiner , Jan-Philipp Ahrens , Agata Braja and Franciele Beck

A Family Illness Can Infect the Business, Too

Serious health problems can disrupt leadership, finances, customer relationships, and more. New research shows how family firms can prevent illness from becoming a business crisis. Family businesses Read More...

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Authors: Kristen Shanine , Kristen Madison and Marilyn Whitman