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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Conflict & What to Do About Them. Video No 46: Ethnic Issues and Cultural Norms. • When a family’s culture is strong, it can exert powerful influences on personal expectations and behaviours – both in the family and in its busin …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video 45 Lack of Talent in the Family. • Business founders are often driven individuals. They may be motivated by creative drive, frustration in another job, i …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 44: Retirement & Other Exits. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Generational transition – “Succession” – is THE major cause of conflict in business fami …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 43. Poor Business Performance. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Business performance, or more likely lack of same, is a common cause of conflict. • Som …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 42. Family Values. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Values are what drive us to do what we do, the way we do it. • Family values are the values honoure …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 41.The Next Generation. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • The classic definition of a family business is one that substantially involves at least 2 fami …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 40. Buying & Selling Interests In The Business. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Conflict occurs when family members feel locked into holding ownership …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 39. Ownership Vs Stewardship By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Ownership entitles business owners to do whatever they like with the business. • Ownershi …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 38. Sibling Rivalry. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Often caused by family circumstances and parenting styles, exacerbated by distractions of family …

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Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jon Kenfield

Common Causes of Family Business Conflict & What to Do About Them. Family Business Mediation Video No 37: Lack of Agreed Policies & Procedures. By Jon Kenfield. Solutionist. • Business families are even more complicated than ordinary families – because …

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