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Mixing Values of Family and Business

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Recognizing and Navigating Conflict on The Road to Family Business Success

Discover the potential hazards of attempting to drive in the both lanes.

The inherent conflicts between the two lanes shown below form the basis of nearly all family-owned business conflict.

For each of these issues, ask yourselves, for the sake of your business and your family…

What lane are we using?
When are we changing lanes?
Why are we changing lanes?
What lane is best for the sustainability of the business?
How will we take a preemptive approach to reconcile these potential conflicts?
Why should we care?
What can we agree is the best approach for both the family and the business?