As families grow larger and more diffused—the epitome of an enterprise family—consensus seems ever more difficult to attain. In this Q&A, FOX’s Chief Learning Officer Mindy Kalinowski Earley and principal Jeff Strese of Jeff Strese Consulting Group discuss how families can reduce conflict by taking a consensus-building approach that can navigate family transitions and avoid choppy waters in times of uncertainty. Jeff also provides insights on how fostering innovation and new thinking is key to enterprise survival.
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Managing Sibling Wealth Disparity
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Forging a close relationship among siblings during childhood is hard enough, but as siblings become adults, the development of disparities in wealth can challenge even the strongest relationships. In business-owning families, the potential ramifications not only affect the personal lives of the immediate family, it can also disrupt the alignment of corporate vision, tolerance for risk and the overall decision making abilities of everyone involved. This article discusses a number of ways to mitigate and manage sibling wealth disparity.