From Siblings to Cousins Prospering in the Third Generation and Beyond [Paperback]

Here Aronoff and Ward show siblings and cousins how to work together on key issues that are critical to the future success of the business including how to attract the most capable family members into leadership roles, how to develop agreement among many owners and how to create a cousin collaboration .Introduction: Your Family's Last Major Business TransitionA World of DifferenceRe-energizing the FamilyThe Requirements for SuccessSpecial Challenges for Cousin-Owned BusinessesManaging the Business in the Cousin StageThe Art of Governance in a Cousin BusinessSummaryNotesSuggested ReadingsAdditional SourcesThe AuthorsIndex

'As one in the third generation (the cousin generation) with over 25 years of exposure to family business issues, Dr. Aronoff's From Siblings to Cousins was right on the mark. Not only did the author(s) identify the key differences between sibling and cousni generations, but he (they) also offered practical solutions to maximize family effectiveness, therefore maximizing the value of the family business.' - Chris McKee, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales, McKee Foods

'After reading From Siblings to Cousins I felt the book had to be based on the experience and stories from our family business. As a member of a 'Cousin Collaboration' it was amazing to read about how many similar issues family businesses face regardless of the type of business or size. For families that are in the process of succession planning from the siblings to cousins, this book is a must read.' - Peter Goldberg, President, AmTrust Bank

'While being concise and quite readable, Siblings to Cousins thoughtfully examines the critical aspects of transitioning from a sibling- to a cousin-owned business and provides a tangible blueprint for achieving long-term family business continuity. Drs. Craig Aronoff and John Ward are among the very few authors who have the breadth and depth of experience with multigenerational family businlÃJ