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Panel Discussion on TV9 – Family Business
Panel Discussion on TV9 – Family Business TV9 Network hosted a high-impact panel discussion on Family Businesses, in partnership with SAP and Deloitte. The conversation was refreshingly candid, grounded in real founder dilemmas rather than textbook frameworks. Succession planning emerged as the most debated—and misunderstood—theme. The panel reinforced a hard truth: succession is not a one-day handover […]
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6 Steps to Family Business Succession
6 Steps to Family Business Succession For family business founders, the thought of stepping down can bring up a lot of concerns: Do my children have the passion for my legacy? They were born in luxury. They have not seen the difficult days. Will my successors treat my team well? What will I do when I […]
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The wealthiest Family Business in Sweden plans its 6th generation succession
The wealthiest Family Business in Sweden plans its 6th generation succession The Wallenbergs of Sweden, a Family Business into its 6th generation, controls 35% of the Swedish stock exchange. The holding company Investor AB owns significant stakes in some of Sweden’s largest businesses, including Electrolux (home appliances), Ericsson (telecom), Atlas Copco (manufacturing), Saab (defence). The […]
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Family wealth doesn’t get destroyed by markets. It gets destroyed by lack of internal alignment
The Wall Street Journal recently profiled James Harold Webb — a serial entrepreneur who built and sold multiple companies, including a $94 million medical imaging business. But Webb’s smartest move wasn’t financial. It was strategic: he got his entire family into a room and co-created a Family Mission Statement. Their shared purpose : “Life is a […]
Read moreBack-Seat Driving: The Most Common Mistake Founders Make Post-Succession
Back-Seat Driving: The Most Common Mistake Founders Make Post-Succession One of the biggest mistakes founders make after handing over the keys to the kingdom is this: they don’t really let go. They linger. They meddle. They back-seat drive. Why is this so common? Because founders are deeply, emotionally tethered to their companies. For decades, their business hasn’t just been […]
Read moreDecision by Consensus or Majority in a 3rd Generation Family Business
Decision by Consensus or Majority in a 3rd Generation Family Business By the time a family business reaches its third generation, it is run by a group of cousins – none of whom have a controlling stake. So while the roles & responsibilities are divided for day to day operations and every wing of the […]
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Family Business Newsletter When the second generation enters a family business, there’s a 15–20 year overlap period as two generations work together side by side. This overlap is both a tremendous learning opportunity and a pressure cooker for conflict. For the founder, the business is not just an enterprise—it’s identity, sweat, and pride. Years of […]
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A Wake-Up Call
A Wake-Up Call Yesterday, a classmate of mine in Bangalore — slim, a lifelong non-smoker, vegetarian — felt mild chest discomfort while out shopping with his wife. Just to be safe, he got it checked.His ECG? Normal.Stress test? Normal.Last year’s annual checkup? All clear. But one test led to another, and within 24 hours he […]
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Why Don’t Family Businesses Seek Professional Help?
Why Don’t Family Businesses Seek Professional Help? In my work with multi-generational business families, one question keeps surfacing: “If differences across generations, siblings, and cousins – which are expected and normal – are hurting the business and the family… why don’t families create a Family Charter with professional guidance?” Here’s the tough truth: Because many […]
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Scaling from ₹100 to ₹1000 crore is not just about market share or capital
Scaling from ₹100 to ₹1000 crore is not just about market share or capital Scaling from ₹100 to ₹1000 crore is not just about market share or capital. It’s about mindset, governance, emotional maturity, and culture.Do you have what it takes? That’s the big question. And one that every mid-sized family business should […]
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