Training – A Critical Requirement

I still see many business, including family businesses, that have the perception that training is an optional extra rather than a core necessity. To be honest, training on technical matters easily takes place, like training on a new accounting software. Where training is considered a nicety, is with regards what we once referred to as …

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Is the Legacy of a Family Business an Enabler or an Inhibitor?

I have seen it happen over and over again. As family businesses approach a generational transition conflict can very easily arise. The source of this conflict is normally the different ideas and views between the older generation and the younger generation - with the usual clash of tradition versus innovation OR continuity versus change. On …

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Disney – A case study of how Succession will go wrong if not carefully planned for

Disney. Who has not heard about Disney? It the world's most revered entertainment and media company. Disney is a company that doesn't really need much introduction. Everyone knows its theme parks created by its founder Walt Disney. It kind of embodies this American nostalgia. It's this iconic brand. Disney is the largest media company in …

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