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Clarity of Tasks Between Family and Business

After all these years of exploring the dynamics of families and business, what I’ve learned in family business is that most of it is grounded in sound parenting. The task of parenting is to raise responsible adults who have high self-esteem and who can function independently. In return, acceptance in the family is unconditional; we …

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It’s in the sauce

Kikkoman, makers of soy sauce, was founded in 1603 by the Mogo and Takanashi family. Looking back 406 years one can only say, “Wow!” If you look forward, it is another picture. What if you look forward to what lies ahead in your family business? One family adopted the following mission statement: “We will be …

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