After years of working alongside her parents, Parima Ijaz founded her own company as an extension of the original business. In this Forbes article, she offers five insights for people who are contemplating joining the family firm, including the importance of confidence, humility and a collaborative approach. Tips For Working With Family and Continuing Your […]
The (ir)resistible lure of joining the family firm
From small businesses to large-scale multinationals, most of the world’s enterprises are family-owned. For their heirs, joining the family business isn’t always a given, with many opting to develop their careers outside the organization. This article in The Economist touches on some of its pros and cons. The resistible lure of the family firm […]
The family council, a means and not an end
Guest contributor: María Rodríguez García Predoctoral Researcher and Lecturer · Universitat de València Visiting Researcher · IESE Chair of Family-Owned Business The family council as a concept began gaining traction in the 1990s, when consultants and academics highlighted its relevance in terms of protecting the business family’s long-term interests and navigating potential family complexity. Under […]