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When picking the next leader of the family enterprise, don’t let emotion get in the way of good decisions

By sidestepping family dynamics, this structured, data-based approach has proven fair and effective, Gerald Pulvermacher writes

January 20, 2025
Commentary, Family Business

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Do’s and don’ts in aiding the next generation of enterprising families

These guideposts can help you advise the next gen on navigating the workplace and helping their families succeed

September 22, 2023
Commentary

Winging it often works for business founders. But not in succession

For a smooth succession to occur, families can’t wing it. A formal, structured approach is best

August 11, 2023
Family Business

Peter Jaskiewicz saw his family’s business fail. Now he’s helping others

He founded the Family Enterprise Legacy Institute to guide next-gens and help families with complex issues of succession

July 4, 2023
Family Business

As clients demand more, Ten Domains model can help family offices deliver

‘Quarterback’ advisors need to bridge wealth-management side and softer skills to create a true ecosystem

April 21, 2023
Commentary

Daymark Foundation’s Lauren Jones-Davies: “Like all families, we have been directly impacted by mental health challenges. We know firsthand how hard it is to get help when you need it, and how vital timely, effective treatment is.”

McCain family’s Daymark Foundation takes hands-on approach to mental health

Third-generation Lauren Jones-Davies heads the family’s Daymark Foundation: ‘Mental health is still not funded at the necessary levels.’

April 20, 2023
Philanthropy

From left, Jonathan Westeinde of Windmill Developments, with sister Julie, mother Shirley and brother Jeff. Their parents founded Ottawa’s Westeinde Construction.

Next-gens: Jonathan Westeinde of green developer Windmill, on finding his own path

‘The biggest pressure I felt was to not harm the goodwill my parents had created, and hopefully build on it.’

April 11, 2023
Family Business

Stiff upper lip versus healing: generations’ approach to therapy

Older generations, especially business founders who struggled to succeed, may not agree with next-generation members of the family about therapy

April 4, 2023
Life & Family

Anatomy of a deal: advice on acquiring a company

M&A can be a tool to help business owners generate growth. But deals can also go sideways. Three experts share tips on how to prepare, enter into and successfully conclude an acquisition

March 21, 2023
Wealth

The Graham Boeckh Foundation was created by Tony Boeckh, Tony’s wife, Ray Dana Boeckh, and family, over 30 years ago, in honour of Tony’s son Graham, who developed schizophrenia and died from complications of medication.

Son’s tragic death spurs family foundation to tackle mental health

Frustrated at poor access for their son, the Boeckh family set up Montreal-based Graham Boeckh Foundation to help others facing mental health crises

March 16, 2023
Philanthropy

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