This week the Family Business Office, for its 33rd edition of Focus On , features the family business synonymous with the world acclaimed brand IKEA and we meet the Kamprads , more specifically the eldest second generation heir Peter Kamprad.
“We have always done things this way” are the famous words that set you on the path to self-destruction. Most enterprising families want to hold onto the past and preserve the family values, which constitute a legacy and honour the vision of the wealth creator(s).
This week the Family Business Office, for its 32nd edition of Focus On , features the current richest woman in the world and third generation heiress of the world renowned family business L’Oreal.
When dealing with family members, in general an element of trust is always prevalent but how far can we take this trust? Business related contracts, in the main, dealing with ownership are sometimes considered by family businesses to be non-essential.
Family businesses vary in size and in a multitude of other platforms. Every family business ‘situation is different one from the other.
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, employers, schools, communities and family businesses are realizing the need to focus on mental health and support people who need help. The topic of mental health regularly trends on social media. This is very good news, as it helps destigmatize treatment in educational and business settings.
This week the Family Business Office, for its 31st edition of Focus On , features American billionaire businessman and second generation heir of the American family business Koch industries.
The Covid pandemic has brought about major changes in the global business environment in which family businesses operate. As a result, the changing roles of institutions, the social role of technology, the contribution and changing nature of ownership, and the social role of the family business are likely to alter family businesses culture and identity.
This week the Family Business Office, for its 29th edition of Focus On goes east yet again bringing you South Korean world giant family business SK Group , headed by Chey Tae Won, second generation heir and chairman.
This week the Family Business Office, for its 30th edition of Focus On, features German billionaire family businessman and second generation Dieter Schwarz, best known to be owner of the world known brand Lidl.
