Synergy in Business

Have you read Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People?  Perhaps the most quoted (and mis-quoted) book title ever.  If only it were read half as often as it’s mentioned!  The sixth habit is “synergise”.  Covey provides his own paraphrase for synergy: creative cooperation.  It’s the crowning achievement...

Grant Thornton – Rehabilitating the Third Generation

Grant Thornton Australia just released their 2023 family business survey, called Future-Proofing Your Family Business. It’s a very relevant title, because so many of the benefits of the family business model depend on longevity – the ability to take a “patient capital” view of business investments; the ability to create...