The Key Challenges
There are so many challenges that arise from mixing business with family. One of the biggest is around succession.
Many family businesses struggle with managing the trade-off between control and delegation and this can cause friction between members of different generations, as well as between family and non-family members.
Another key challenge is the balance between long-term, family-focussed goals and the business goals of increased productivity and in-the-moment operations.
Enjoyed this? Read more from Dr Giovanna Campopiano, LUMS Centre for Family Business