The Buss Family:
Best-laid plans nearly fouled by a conflict between siblings
In the aftermath of the passing of their patriarch, Dr. Jerry Buss, we underscore two crucial areas that the Buss family could have concentrated on in their succession journey: focus on the business of being a family and gather together to identify shared goals and values that can serve as a guiding force for everyone...
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…