Category: Wingspan Insights
From Inheritor to Initiator: The Rising Gen’s Role
The Rising Gen’s role doesn’t start with control—it starts with curiosity. This piece explores how asking thoughtful questions and initiating honest conversations can shape the future of your family’s legacy.
Talent, Trust, and Tenure: The Role of LTIPs in Family Businesses
LTIPs can help family businesses attract and retain top talent by aligning rewards with growth while preserving family ownership. This article explores how LTIPs support leadership stability, succession planning, and...
Bridging Tradition & Tomorrow: Empowering the Rising Gen in Family Business
This article explores how family enterprises can embrace innovation, empower the Rising Gen, and pursue strategic growth to thrive across generations.
The Conversations We Avoid: Succession, Retirement, and Age
The belief that a business leader has to be a certain age to step down (or to take the reigns) leads to stagnancy and unrealized potential. At a recent talk...
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...
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.
Confronting the Unspoken: Why Difficult Conversations Are the Cornerstone of Family Governance
Christina Wing discusses how having difficult conversations is essential for families to adopt proactive governance practices, strengthen relationships, clarify expectations, and build enduring legacies.