Category: Blog

Family Constitutions: A Rising Gen Opportunity
Family constitutions provide a roadmap for governance, values, and decision-making. This article explores how involving the Rising Generation in their creation strengthens continuity, fosters alignment, and ensures long-term success

Getting Unstuck: Transforming Conflict in Family Enterprises
Conflict is inevitable in family businesses, but it doesn’t have to lead to paralysis. When families get stuck—whether from avoidance, tension, or a single roadblock—progress stalls. This article offers strategies...

What the Murdoch Succession Battle Teaches Us About Estate Planning
What the Murdoch succession battle can teach family enterprises about estate planning, featuring Christina Wing’s insights on transparency, governance, and preserving family legacies.

Succession Stories: Navigating the Path to Leadership Transition
Succession planning is vital for family business longevity. Case studies of Brinker Group, LVMH, and Wilko reveal the impact of mentorship, strategic vision, and the consequences of poor planning.

Smooth CEO Transitions: A Guide for Family Businesses
Explore the challenges of CEO transitions in family businesses and discover strategies like early planning and mentorship to ensure a seamless leadership change while preserving your legacy.

Family Dynasties: A Growing Force in M&A
Wingspan's Christina Wing shares insights on how family offices are leveraging patient capital and long-term strategies to drive M&A activity in a rapidly evolving landscape.

How Does the Family Office Connect to Philanthropy? Insights from Industry Leaders
Wingspan’s Hillary Sieber joins other leaders to share insights on how family offices can design impactful philanthropic strategies that balance values, legacy, and structure in family giving.

Empowering Change: Christina Wing on Women Leading the Family Office Evolution
Christina Wing shares her perspective in Bloomberg’s latest article by Ben Stupples, highlighting the transformative role of women in reshaping leadership and innovation in family offices.

Celebrating Christina Wing’s Recognition in FamCap25 – The Top Family Enterprise Academics in the World
Christina Wing is honored as one of the FamCap25: Top Family Enterprise Academics for her contributions to education, research, and family enterprise leadership.