The defining qualities of a business contrast starkly with those of the family. While a family is nurturing, a business must be productive. It values competency and candor in order to embrace change and create success. Of course, the skills and sensibilities of business can play a positive role in your family. Business discipline and financial savvy, for instance, positively influence families and their success.
Still, the business and the family differ greatly when it comes to participation, values and change. Unlike family systems, in business:
HOW WOULD YOU DIAGRAM YOUR FAMILY AND BUSINESS?
Still, the business and the family differ greatly when it comes to participation, values and change. Unlike family systems, in business:
- Participation is based on interest; it is voluntary
- Competence and productivity are the most valued qualities
- Change is a must for success
HOW WOULD YOU DIAGRAM YOUR FAMILY AND BUSINESS?
Family and business overlap is unavoidable. Some overlap between family and business is healthy. But how much? And how can the systems be brought into balance?
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