Why a family foundation is vital for cohesion and the key to long-lasting success

How to collaborate for systems change: Lessons from the world of giving 

August 19, 2024 • by Peter Vogel, Malgorzata Smulowitz in Family business • 9 min read

Philanthropic foundations are combining resources to tackle grand challenges and increase impact. Peter Vogel and Malgorzata Smulowitz explain how one collaboration sets an example for others in giving, and beyond....

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Why family firms approach CSR strategy differently 

May 28, 2024 • by Alfredo De Massis, Josh Wei-Jun Hsueh, Luis Gomez-Mejia in Family business • 5 min read

Many factors dictate the non-financial value of family firms. Why would two similar firms with the same extent of family involvement choose different CSR strategies?...

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How green are family businesses? 

May 23, 2024 • by Ivan Miroshnychenko in Family business • 6 min read

Family businesses face unique challenges in adopting green practices, yet they hold significant potential for environmental leadership. This article explores how their management structures impact environmental strategies and highlights variability in green...

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How private and family-owned businesses can lead the way in building stakeholder value  

May 6, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 7 min read

Nine out of every ten employees globally work for a private business, and their capitalization and turnover dwarf those of list companies — but their challenge for the future is not only...

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How maritime owners can address overconfidence and make sound decisions 

April 19, 2024 • by Marleen Dieleman, Camellia Pham in Family business • 8 min read

In many ways, overconfidence is advantageous to business owners – but it also carries risks. Taking the time to become aware of how you think and being mindful of the stories you...

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How can a firm use its past to its advantage during a time of unrest? 

April 10, 2024 • by Alfredo De Massis in Family business • 9 min read

The strategic use of the past in firms is more complex than previously thought, but also more powerful and could even boost innovation, according to new research....

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Why a family charter can ‘minimize misunderstanding’

April 2, 2024 • by Marleen Dieleman in Family business • 8 min read

Fourth-generation family members Dato’ Yong Yoon Li, the Managing Director, and Chen Tien Yue, the Executive Director, explain how drafting a ‘family charter’ and creating opportunities for social bonding has helped Royal...

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In business as in life, relationships matter – especially when family is involved

March 13, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 6 min read

IMD’s Peter Vogel outlines three lessons that non-family leaders can learn from the Sika takeover battle....

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Look who I know! How family firms seek to overcome their “outsider” status as they expand internationally

February 19, 2024 • by Marleen Dieleman in Family business • 8 min read

Look who I know! How family firms seek to overcome their “outsider” status as they expand internationally...

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Everything you need to know about the family office in one place  

January 19, 2024 • by Peter Vogel in Family business • 8 min read

IMD’s Peter Vogel and Martin Liechti of the Cambridge Family Enterprise Group demystify the concept of the family office, explore emerging trends in the field of dynastic wealth, and share insights into...

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