Make a Succession Plan for the Family Business
Family Business Succession Planning: Make a definite plan. How will they support the parents and when can they take charge. That’s what they want.
Family Business Succession Planning: Make a definite plan. How will they support the parents and when can they take charge. That’s what they want.
Let’s look at how to plan for the next generation of your family to run your business. It’s never too early to make a succession plan and the earlier you start, the more options you have.
In family businesses, when things break down, they really break down. The stress level is much higher than when a typical partnership has issues.
Sometimes people will intentionally make an effort to trigger anger, frustration, or irrational behavior. As a Business Partnership Mediator, I see this behavior often and can help calm things down so we can have a rational discussion toward resolution. Seeing ahead is a super-power! I can see where the problems are and the best possible outcome.
Whenever a partner makes an ultimatum when I’m working to bring people together, the damage is almost always irreparable. Issuing an ultimatum is a disrespect to me as a mediator and the other partner or partners involved. Line-in-the-sand demands take away any room for negotiation.