Jane Hilburt-Davis and W. Gibb Dyer-- two of the country's foremost experts in the field of family business-- offer in one comprehensive volume a systematic approach for developing the skills and competencies you need to consult with these unique systems. This practical, hands-on resource shows you how to manage each stage of the consulting process-- from the first contact to the last-- and reveals how to plan strategically and deal with the complex relationship issues that are commonplace in family businesses.
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"…the book offers a sophisticated framework matched with ample resources." (Consulting to Management, Vol 15, no. 2; 6/1/2004)
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"The book is chock-full of thoughtful, practical advice for family enterprise consultants. From conceptual models elucidating the complexities of a family enterprise and the consultant's role in it, to specific interventions strategies for facilitating change— it is all here. The book is a must-read for those who aspire to become effective, trusted advisors to these systems." —Ivan Lansberg, senior partner, Lansberg, Gersick and Associates
"This is the book that those who work with family businesses have been waiting for. Rich in anecdote while at the same time building on the foundation of the existing body of knowledge, it offers a pragmatic, hands-on approach that will be welcomed by consultants of varying fields and levels of experience." —Jeffrey S. Wolfson, attorney, Goulston & Storrs, and Chairman Emeritus of the Northeastern University Center for Family Business
"I wish this book had been written many years ago. This is a indispensable resource for seasoned and beginning family business consultants alike." —Francois M. de Visscher, president , de Visscher & Co and board member, BEKAERT N.V.
"A sophisticated and comprehensive introduction to the richness and complexity of the consultation process when both family dynamics and business operations are center stage." —Mary F.Whiteside, Ann Arbor Center for the Family
"Finally, a book that is practical yet thought-provoking and not afraid to address difficult issues and topics. Hilburt-Davis and Dyer have made a seminal contribution to the field of family business consulting." —Karen L. Vinton, professor emeritus of business, Montana State University
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This review is from: Consulting to Family Businesses: Contracting, Assessment, and Implementation (J-B O-D (Organizational Development)) (Paperback)
I teach the so-called Capstone course in our family business major at Stetson University. When I surveyed the books available on consulting with family businesses, this one stood out. In terms of its clarity, accessibility, and credibility, it was clear that the author had lived this. I consult, but trying to find a book that conveyed the craft in such an authentic style was a geniune surprise. Well done!!
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This book is a true gift for those who are entering the field of advising to family businesses or those who have been at it for years. It is comprehensive and thoughtful, a true benchmark for the subject of the consulting process with family owned busineses.
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Great Guide for Family Business Professionals,
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Dyer and Hilburt-Davis offer outstanding strategies and recommendations from their vast experience and intimate knowledge working with family businesses. This book is an excellent resource for all professionals who advise family businesses.
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- Family Business (A Director's Guide) by Institute of Directors on page 7, page 163, and page 202
- Changing Family Life Cycle: Framework for Family Therapy by Elizabeth A. Carter on page 134, and page 136
- Family Business by Fred Neubauer on page 129, and Back Matter
- Genograms: Assessment and Intervention by Monica McGoldrick on page 44, and page 45
- Estate Planning Text 7th Edition by Kaplan Financial on page 163, and Back Matter
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