This article was originally published in Family Business Review Harry Levinson, PhD, is a pioneer in the people-management side of business. He is a professor emeritus at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School, and author of twenty Harvard Business Review articles and numerous books. He also established the Levinson Institute, which provides private […]
Transition Consulting Group is a family-owned business led by myself and my father, Paul Karofsky. As we regularly offer experience and guidance to our clients, we’re often asked “what’s it like to work in your own family business?”
This article was originally published in BusinessWeek Many parents refuse to let go of the family enterprise, even when their “kids” are managing the business beautifully Early in my family-business career, I got a call from a woman concerned about her 65-year-old brother, Bob. The conversation went something like this: “Tell me about your brother.” […]
David Karofsky, President of Transition Consulting Group, discusses best practices and advice for next generation leadership to gain credibility in their own family enterprise.
Throughout the next few months, we are introducing a series of thought-provoking case studies designed to foster conversation and critical thinking around the unique challenges of the family enterprise. We welcome your comments and feedback below. Off The Topic and Out of Control Barry, 26 years old, was in a family business meeting with his parents. […]