The Power of Recognition
As busy season arrives, the focus turns toward long hours, back-to-back client meetings, stacks (or electronic drawers) of files, and the frantic pace of filing deadlines.
December 18, 2010 in Management Issues in Family Business
As busy season arrives, the focus turns toward long hours, back-to-back client meetings, stacks (or electronic drawers) of files, and the frantic pace of filing deadlines.
November 18, 2010 in Succession and Estate Planning
Requiring an off-farm apprenticeship will build appreciation for home-farm experience and broaden a successors skill set.
October 18, 2010 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Before the Wedding, Talk About Prenups
September 18, 2010 in Succession and Estate Planning
Perhaps you've heard the saying that goes something like this: What's the opposite of the word "pro"? To which most people answer, of course, "con." So what's the opposite of progress? Congress! When...
August 18, 2010 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
As I've facilitated business meetings over the last few years, more and more families are inviting a respected peer to sit in on the discussion and offer feedback and guidance. Families see the...
July 18, 2010 in Succession and Estate Planning
Sharing decision-making is key to preparing the next generation for ownership.
March 18, 2010 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Farming and ranching today have plenty of "hard risk," that is, those tangible elements that make such a difference in whether one has a good year or a bad year.
March 18, 2010 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
While fisticuffs do happen, farming families would be more productive to deal with any conflicts before it gets to that point
October 18, 2009 in Advisory Boards and Peer Groups
Throughout their term as directors, board members make different contributions to the strategic, performance and leadership issues facing the civic, charitable or business organization.
April 18, 2008 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Discussion of the current entity structure and fi nancial condition is paramount.