Letting Go
Letting go and turning the leadership of a family business over to the next generation can be rough. Consider these ideas to aid in smoothing out the transition.
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Use a Succession Scorecard
September 7, 2016 in Succession and Estate Planning
How do you know if you're transition is on the right route for a touchdown? Try using a succession "scorecard" to help you stay on track for a win.
Avoid Family Business Sins
September 2, 2016 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
A successful family business is built over the generations. Make sure you're doing all you can to lay a good foundation by avoiding these five "sins" of family business.
The Length of Your Legacy
August 9, 2016 in Succession and Estate Planning
What gifts will you leave with your legacy? Lance reflects on the gifts left behind by his grandfather and their importance in his life.
Beyond the Dollars
June 17, 2016 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
What is important to you? In Lance's latest article for DTN we look beyond the financial side of the family business at a few other traits important to success.
Recipe for a Successful Return
June 1, 2016 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Who is the future of the family farm? The next generation's return home to a career on the farm doesn't happen without some challenges to overcome. Read more about the three characteristics of...
Avoid Costly REGRETS
May 16, 2016 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
After two decades of facilitating family business meetings, Lance Woodbury shares the top three common regrets he's heard from family members in his article from the May 2016 issue of The Progressive...
Storm Clouds Hit Succession Plans
April 19, 2016 in Succession and Estate Planning
Lessons in taking on challenges.
Hire A Different Kind of Advisor
April 8, 2016 in Peer Groups & Advisory Boards
Is there need for a different kind of advise?
Blind Spots
March 31, 2016 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Failure to recognize and overcome self-deception can limit your business.
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