Family Business Succession: Your Roadmap to Continuity (A Family Business Publication)

Family Business Publications are the combined efforts of the Family Business Consulting Group and Palgrave Macmillan. These books provide useful information on a broad range of topics that concern the family business enterprise, including succession planning, communication, strategy and growth, family leadership, and more. The books are written by experts with combined experiences of over a century in the field of family enterprise and who have consulted with thousands of enterprising families the world over, giving the reader practical, effective, and time-tested insights to everyone involved in a family business. Front Matter....Pages i-ix The Opportunities and Challenges of Continuity....Pages 1-12 The Foundation of Continuity: A Vision for the Future....Pages 13-40 Ownership Continuity....Pages 41-66 Leadership Continuity....Pages 67-109 The Role of Business Governance in Continuity Planning....Pages 111-132 The Role of Family Governance in Continuity Planning....Pages 133-152 The Critical Role of Organizational Culture in Continuity....Pages 153-175 The Road Ahead....Pages 177-185 Back Matter....Pages 187-212 The first ever comprehensive guide to family business succession planning. This book covers everything from what family business ownership is and how to structure ownership bylaws to business structure, leadership transition, and how a founder exits the business. Drawing on original research, case studies, and white papers, Family Business Succession is a thorough, complete, and "required reading" for every family member working in a family business. Drawing on original research, case studies, and white papers, this book offers a comprehensive look at family business continuity planning, which is critical to the success of every family business