Here, in the latest in our series of profiles of iconic business families around the world, we celebrate Bernard Arnault for his mastery of two key ingredients of success for family businesses: the business of the business and the business of the family…
With sadness we announce the passing of Frank Creaghan, CMG’s founder and visionary, who left us peacefully at his home in Toronto on June 26, 2023…
We explore bridging the gap between generations in business families, outlining five key steps to ease intergenerational tensions and ensure success…
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…
Our latest update delves deeper into the intricate relationship between the Mercks’ governance structure and the pivotal role of non-family members. Additionally, we explore how their unique dual board system preserves the company’s longevity and legacy…
The Redstone family story exemplifies the consequences of intergenerational conflict and unaddressed behaviors that arise when communication platforms like a family meeting are not in place…
We share our insights and four “real-life” case studies on the hidden secret of business succession…
Kate McConnell shares her insights on two issues that crop up repeatedly with the business families she advises and how she addresses these issues…
After four generations of successful ownership (with no family member ready to take over) – what will happen to the Nordstrom family’s future?…
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…