Articles
Women in Family Enterprise: 4 Takeaways for Success
June 2021
Insights for women in family enterprise.
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NYT: Wealthy Families Look to Help Family Businesses in the Pandemic
April 2021
Jennifer Pendergast in NYT
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PwC 2021 Family Business Survey
April 2021
An approach for lasting family business success
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Sustaining Wealth Through a Well Defined Shared Family Capital Strategy
March 2021
The lack of a holistic perspective encompassing assets and commitments can result in blindspots and decision making that is not fully aligned with the family's purpose and objectives.
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FBCG Special Report
December 2020
Diversity and Inclusion in Family Enterprise: What, Why, and How
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How Family Business Owners Can Step Up During A Crisis
October 2020
KelloggInsight Article
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Family Businesses Are Experiencing the COVID-19 Crisis in Unique Ways
September 2020
KelloggInsight Article
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NYT: For Owners of Century-Old Businesses, Shutting Down Brings a Special Pain
July 2020
Obligation cannot be the reason to continue. Long term, that is not sustainable.
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Getting a Grip on Holding Companies
July 2020
A holding company structure can help families govern their multiple entities and can even strengthen family cohesion. Too few families are aware of the advantages.
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STEP Research - COVID19 Learning Cases: Malaxmi Group
July 2020
They felt that their Group can emerge stronger in the post-covid era, if they utilise the lockdown time to revisit every assumption of the current business practices, set strong systems and processes for the future and pivot the organisation to meet the uncertainties of the future.
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STEP Research - COVID19 Learning Cases: Curtis Packaging
July 2020
The top management team regrouped over a three-hour conference call Saturday, March 14th to evaluate the situation and plan for changes needed to continue operations without losing a single day of work, minimizing furloughs, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all.
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Understanding the Board's Key Role in a Crisis
May 2020
Five ways that family businesses can leverage this governance during an unprecedented crisis.
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Have no fear, family enterprise superpowers are here!
May 2020
FBCG Article: Family Enterprise Superpowers Offer Strength in Tumultuous Times
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How HEB has adapted during COVID-19.
April 2020
Learn how HEB - a family-owned regional supermarket chain - has adapted to the unique role of Essential Business during COVID-19.
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How to be Effective Philanthropists During the COVID Crisis.
April 2020
How to be Effective Philanthropists During the COVID Crisis.
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Atlantic Magazine: The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake
February 2020
Kellogg Thought Leadership: Atlantic Magazine - The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake
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BBC: How to Leave a Family Business
February 2020
Kellogg Thought Leadership: BBC Article - Jennifer Pendergast - How to Leave a Family Business
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Managing the Trickiest Parts of a Family Business
January 2020
Kellogg Thought Leadership: HBR Article - Jennifer Pendergast
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The Best Way to Attract Next-Generation Family-Business Leaders
January 2020
Kellogg Thought Leadership: Jennifer Pendergast
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Family Business Magazine Article: Sustainable Governance
November 2019
Article Featuring KCFE Family Leadership Award Winner Huber Corporation.
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Bloomberg Article on Succession
September 2019
2019 KCFE Leadership Award Family Lee Kum Kee
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Kellogg MBA Teresa Matsui
September 2019
Pioneering Orchid Grower Brings Beauty to the World
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Family Business Magazine Article:
August 2019
Overcoming Emotions and Conflicts to Plan for Leadership Succession
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How Family Businesses Can Adapt for the Next Generation
July 2019
Dr. Pendergast discusses how today's investing families are considering a range of different approaches to managing and enhancing their wealth.
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Dr. Pendergast Featured on Crain's Chicago Business Roundtable
June 2019
Roundtable on Family Business: The Enterprising Family
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The Role of Culture in Recruitment of Non-Family Executives.
May 2019
Hiring non-family members for senior positions involves more than assessing candidates' leadership qualities and track records.
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Why Family Businesses Sometimes Make Decisions That Seem Bad for the Family
January 2019
The story of A.J. Bush, founder of the baked bean giant Bush Brothers and Company, presents something of a puzzle for those who study decision-making in family businesses.
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