Family-owned Business Leaders Face a Unique Set of Challenges.
Bad communication patterns. Unresolved conflicts. Inconsistent decision making. Ownership struggles. Patriarchs and matriarchs. Entitlement. Distribution of assets. Managers who are non-family members. Role confusion. These issues can destroy your business, or your family, or both.
The two most common challenges are:
- Leaders who lack leadership skills. You may have often stepped into the role without proper training or education. You need to learn how to perform your role as a family business leader or manager.
- Family businesses often don’t measure what matters most. You may need to assess your strengths and practice new behaviors.
You may know that family businesses represent over 60% of the U.S. economy and job creation. You may also know that few businesses succeed for 3+ generations. Too many of those family-owned businesses failed because they did not work with an expert business psychologist.
Get the Help You Need for Your Situation
Doug Gray, PhD, PCC, is a Family Business Consultant who understands what’s truly important. He knows how to help family businesses prosper across generations. His customizable consulting program can be done virtually and typically focuses in these areas:
- Conflict Management
- Succession Planning
- Next Generation
- Improve Communication
- Family Meetings
All family businesses require expertise at times, helping you to reduce tension or conflict or anxiety. With proper guidance and practice, you can create long-term success for your business and the legacy of greatness for your family.
Topics Include
Conflict Management
All successful teams experience conflict and it’s even worse when your coworkers, boss, and your employees are also your family.
Doug teaches you how to navigate conflict.
Succession Planning
Most family owned business leaders lose sleep thinking about succession planning. You don’t want to “die with your boots on” or “leave your business to the wolves.”
Doug will help you plan for the future.
Next Generation
The notion of a “Born Leader” is a myth. This means that anyone can learn the skills and characteristics necessary to become a strong leader.
Doug works with you to develop leaders in your organization.
Improved Communication
When you work with family members, where emotional triggers can escalate in a microsecond, practicing good communication is essential.
Doug helps you uncover the tools to create a culture of honesty and openness.
Family Meetings
Family businesses often get caught up in the busy-ness of daily operations and forget to focus on what really matters… one another.
Doug facilitates family meetings to help you achieve your desired outcomes.
About
Doug Gray, PhD, PCC is an Executive Coach, Organizational Leadership Consultant, and Business Speaker with over 30 years of experience helping people transform their lives and their businesses. Through his trademarked, evidence-based AD-FIT™ process, he’ll work with you to define and exceed your desired outcomes.