Shareholders increasingly demand greater inclusion and influence over decisions at the companies in which they invest. Melanie Stern examines some of the issues, not least trust, accountability and nepotism, that infuriate stakeholders in family businesses
Melanie stern is section editor of Families in Business
Shareholders increasingly demand greater inclusion and influence over decisions at the companies in which they invest. Melanie Stern examines some of the issues, not least trust, accountability and nepotism, that infuriate stakeholders in family businesses
Family councils and boards are have long been linked to the notion of good governance, but without true accountability family business may find themselves in one too many logjams. Andrew Keyt explains
Andrew Keyt is president of the US chapter of the FBN and executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center.
Family councils and boards are have long been linked to the notion of good governance, but without true accountability family business may find themselves in one too many logjams. Andrew Keyt explains
Ignoring the strategic landscape of the business itself, family firms can focus too heavily on leadership transition because of emotional reasons, says Andrew Keyt. Has succession overshadowed the harder long-term business goals?
Andrew Keyt is president of the US chapter of the FBN and executive director of the Chicago Family Business Center.
Ignoring the strategic landscape of the business itself, family firms can focus too heavily on leadership transition because of emotional reasons, says Andrew Keyt. Has succession overshadowed the harder long-term business goals?
