John helps families in business plan both for generational succession as well as define appropriate governance structures.
When succession planning, he works together with each family member, individually and collectively, to understand the context and their desires so that each family can continue building on its previous success together in business.
He also helps families in business with the relationship between the wider family and the business, not only those who own, run or work in it, but also those family members who support or are reliant on it. He particularly focuses on the complexity of the overlap for individuals who play multiple roles.
Consulting Services
Succession Planning
John guides families in business facing generational transitions. He assists family business owners considering retiring plan for the consequences and opportunities created when passing on their businesses. He works with sibling co-owners who have inherited a family business and are wondering how to deal fairly with the transition to the next generation.
Family & Ownership Governance
John helps families set appropriate boundaries, formalise roles and develop shared goals that inspire everyone to pursue their own version of success with transparent, accountable and organised family and ownership governance.
Helping The Next Generation
Deciding to take on a role in the family business is a major life decision. John comes alongside and works through the issues with you so that you can know whether you are ready to go ahead, and if so, when would be the optimal time.
About John
John enjoys helping clients firstly identify what their underlying issues actually are, whether family member, business manager/employee or owner, and secondly, help them to take the practical steps that will resolve those needs in a bespoke fashion. He is not interested in selling a product to a client but seeks to draw alongside and incisively help them solve their fundamental and important succession and strategic planning issues in a sensitive and confidential fashion. He facilitates informed discussions where issues can be addressed as objectively and respectfully as possible.
