Taking Over: Insider Tips from a Third-generation CEOIn 1997, family business owner Mitchell Kaneff became the CEO of his own family's business, Arkay Packaging. Negotiating complex succession issues, family politics and emotional fallout with relatives he'd known all his life, Mitchell became convinced there had to be a more effective - and less stressful - way to alleviate the powerful transition themes that can so often derail a family business. Mitchell emerged successful - although not unscathed - and the idea of writing about his experiences to help other people took hold. The result: "Taking Over: Insider Tips from a Third Generation CEO," a compilation of the many experiences - both his own and those of his friends and associates - Mitchell recorded over the years. In "Taking Over," Mitchell brings fresh insights and practical tools to anyone involved in family businesses today - regardless of their role. With its unique use of family anecdotes, combined with Mitchell's strong business acumen, "Taking Over" is a must-read for anyone involved in - or interested in becoming a part of - a family business today. |
Contents
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Doing Your Homework | 13 |
Carrying On the Family Legacy | 25 |
Building a Loyal Team | 39 |
Looking Outside for Help | 49 |
Creating a Balance | 63 |
Mapping Out Your Future | 73 |
Choosing the Right Replacement | 85 |
Transferring Ownership | 99 |
Preparing for the Unknown | 111 |
Stepping Aside | 121 |
Three Generations in Photos | 131 |
Insider Tips at a Glance | 141 |
Consultant Resources | 147 |
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