The Dillard Family:
Playing the long game and winning
Dillard's may not have the same high profile as some of its retail industry counterparts. However, it has emerged as a top performer, surpassing well-known corporations in share performance. The secret to their success? The Dillards dedication to playing the long game and sticking to their values for over three generations of family leadership...
Research & commentary
The hidden secret to business family succession
We share our insights and four "real-life" case studies on the hidden secret of business succession...
What makes a billionaire give away the majority of his wealth?
What would make Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard give away 98% of his company’s common shares? We share why and four things that stood out to us in this rare business move...
Why it’s vital for business families to plan for the end – at the beginning
The ‘Operation London Bridge’ protocols set in motion, following the death of the Queen, are similar to the work CMG does with business families, specifically a process we call The 100 Day Plan – helping to smooth the transition to the next generation…