“The next generation is our future.”

Answering the most pressing thirty-five questions of Next Generation members in a short and concise, yet competent way—leading academics, practitioners, and enterprising families come together to empower Next Generation legacies.

Masterfully detangling the intricate dynamics of the family, ownership, business, and wealth, the authors share best practices, real-life examples, and critical questions for reflection.

Part 1: Family
Defining family · Managing family dynamics · Dealing with conflicts · Family communication · Preparing generational transitions · Keeping the family united

Part 2: Ownership
Responsibilities and rights · Preparation of future owners · Dealing with non-active owners · Ownership transfers · Board expectations and roles · Owner networks

Part 3: Business
Preparing business entry · Working with nonfamily executives · Hiring family members · Promoting family members · Letting go of family members · Engaging family business consultants

Part 4: Wealth
Dealing with wealth · Pursuing a vocation outside of the family enterprise · Leaving the family enterprise · Selling the family business · Starting a family office · Pursuing philanthropy and impact investing

Enabling Next Generation Legacies is a powerful guide for Next Generation members and their families to ask better questions, make better decisions, live better lives, and build stronger legacies.