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Generations

Why do younger siblings join the family firm first and leave it sooner?

Why do younger siblings join the family firm first and leave it sooner?

Swedish register data show birth order shapes who joins, who leads, and who leaves.

September 23, 2026

What helps some family businesses last over a century while others fade away?

What helps some family businesses last over a century while others fade away?

Exploring family business longevity. How history and environment shape success

February 21, 2023

How do generational shifts impact the performance of family businesses?

How do generational shifts impact the performance of family businesses?

From tradition to transformation: how family generations shape business success

November 8, 2022

Can young family business members innovate outside the family firm without breaking ties?

Can young family business members innovate outside the family firm without breaking ties?

What happens when young family members strike out with ventures of their own?

Does having more generations in leadership help or hurt family firm growth?

Does having more generations in leadership help or hurt family firm growth?

Ownership concentration and management composition determine whether generational diversity pays off

October 25, 2019

Should you take over the family business or build something new?

Should you take over the family business or build something new?

A configurational study reveals six distinct profiles of next-generation entrepreneurs