Comments on: Family, Inc.: How to Manage Parents, Siblings, Spouses, Children, and In-Laws in the Family Business http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/ Information about current home business. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:18:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rolf Dobelli http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3264 Rolf Dobelli Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:51:47 +0000 http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/#comment-3264 Imagine the conflict, arguments and drama around almost every holiday dinner table, then imagine them played out around a conference table and you'll see the issues that arise in family firms. Emotional, volatile relationships can erode even the most solid business. Larry and Laura Colin, who worked together in a family company before it was sold, use their first-hand experiences to show you how to avoid sacrificing your relationships on the altar of the family firm and visa versa. They look at the characters who populate many family firms, including "Dad the Decider," "The Hard-Charging Son" and "Mr. & Mrs. Inc." Although their insights are just one step beyond common sense, at least you don't need a business degree to understand the conversational text. getAbstract recommends this to readers who must practice nepotism as an art form, working with bosses, colleagues and employees who are also close-knit kin. Rating: 4 / 5 Imagine the conflict, arguments and drama around almost every holiday dinner table, then imagine them played out around a conference table and you’ll see the issues that arise in family firms. Emotional, volatile relationships can erode even the most solid business. Larry and Laura Colin, who worked together in a family company before it was sold, use their first-hand experiences to show you how to avoid sacrificing your relationships on the altar of the family firm and visa versa. They look at the characters who populate many family firms, including “Dad the Decider,” “The Hard-Charging Son” and “Mr. & Mrs. Inc.” Although their insights are just one step beyond common sense, at least you don’t need a business degree to understand the conversational text. getAbstract recommends this to readers who must practice nepotism as an art form, working with bosses, colleagues and employees who are also close-knit kin.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Bohemian Rosebud http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3263 Bohemian Rosebud Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:39:39 +0000 http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/#comment-3263 Easy to read. Would recommend for family businesses in the first and second generation. Not much help for families in businesses in the third and fourth generations. Rating: 3 / 5 Easy to read. Would recommend for family businesses in the first and second generation. Not much help for families in businesses in the third and fourth generations.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Margit Willems Whitaker http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Margit Willems Whitaker Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:25:54 +0000 http://homebusinessimproved.com/2010/02/08/family-inc-how-to-manage-parents-siblings-spouses-children-and-in-laws-in-the-family-business/#comment-3262 Family Inc. describes character - "Dad the Decider," "The Hard-Charging Son", "Mom the CFO", "The Inlaw under the Influence, and "The Father with Fairwell Paranoia" that are found in numerous family business settings, and talks about how these characters can tilt a family business unit structure. A good example is how the arguments, conflicts, and drama in the family unit can play havoc in the business unit. Growing up, and working in my family's business, I can relate to what Larry and Laura Colin describe in their book - the emotionally charged relationships that can erode even the most solid business. <br /> <br />The book is an easy read, and a bargain investment. In the privacy of your own home you can read up if you or other family members fit one or many of the characters described that can hurt your family business and keeps it back from moving into the "next generation." Highly recommended if you want your business to move beyond the second generation. <br /> Rating: 4 / 5 Family Inc. describes character – “Dad the Decider,” “The Hard-Charging Son”, “Mom the CFO”, “The Inlaw under the Influence, and “The Father with Fairwell Paranoia” that are found in numerous family business settings, and talks about how these characters can tilt a family business unit structure. A good example is how the arguments, conflicts, and drama in the family unit can play havoc in the business unit. Growing up, and working in my family’s business, I can relate to what Larry and Laura Colin describe in their book – the emotionally charged relationships that can erode even the most solid business.

The book is an easy read, and a bargain investment. In the privacy of your own home you can read up if you or other family members fit one or many of the characters described that can hurt your family business and keeps it back from moving into the “next generation.” Highly recommended if you want your business to move beyond the second generation.

Rating: 4 / 5

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