The growth of the business family is often celebrated. It’s a sign of prosperity and the family’s enduring legacy. But with growth comes complexity—and governance structures quickly become “overloaded.”
“Overloaded structures” refers to existing governance structures that can no longer operate at their best, due to increased complexity. Often, families don’t even realize their governance structures are overloaded. The structures are so ingrained in the family, that additional stressors are easy to miss.
When a business family misses or ignores the signs of overloaded structures, the entire system—the family and business—can break down.
This article outlines common warning signs of overloaded structures. Also, if your business family’s structures are strained, the article provides steps on how to build new infrastructure.
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