Father to Son: The Mediation of Family Firm Succession Conflict

Description

Family firm research has shown that the cooperative resolution of conflict between the incumbent entrepreneur and his successor is crucial for the survival of the family firm. Dispute resolution research suggests that a third party acting as mediator can provide valuable support to their efforts. Father to Son synthesizes insights from both lines of research to propose when, and how, mediation can contribute to the resolution of family firm succession conflicts. It offers a clear framework to guide family firm members, as well as their advisors, through the succession process. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Hans-Georg Berkel)....Pages 1-10 The Three Dilemmas of Succession (Hans-Georg Berkel)....Pages 11-42 The Three Dimensions of Succession Conflict (Hans-Georg Berkel)....Pages 43-78 The Three Elements of Third Party Intervention (Hans-Georg Berkel)....Pages 79-116 Conclusion (Hans-Georg Berkel)....Pages 117-119 Back Matter ....Pages 121-152