Family
businesses
Tradition
and values
Values such as loyalty, reliability and a sense of responsibility often shape the company culture. Traditions provide stability, recognisability and a strong identity. We map this out, without losing sight of openness to change.
Across
generations
When the time comes to pass the torch to the next generation, it’s an excellent moment to assess which strengths and pitfalls are present, who the right family leaders are, and where additional support is still needed.
Engaged
and intentional
People don’t make decisions lightly and often want the support of trusted family advisors who take the time to truly understand the organisation and its context. This is how we add value to the family through independent and objective expertise.
Strengthening your
management team
Family businesses combine entrepreneurship with strong values, traditions and emotional involvement. The intertwining of family and business makes every decision more complex and more personal for the generations involved.
Whether leadership stays within the family or is handed over to an external CEO, it’s about more than an operational role change. You need objective insights into talent, potential, ambition and continuity of values.
Through our assessment and development centers in the context of NXT Gen, we support you in making well-founded decisions about role distribution, so the family business can continue to grow strong. Our assessments often form part of a broader question around family succession.
Typical challenges
we support
The challenge
Your son or daughter is active in the family business. You are considering gradually stepping back, but you wonder whether they are ready to take on greater responsibility.
In a family context, it’s not only competencies that matter, but also dynamics and expectations. An objective outside perspective can bring clarity.
Our approach
We assess their talents, leadership potential, entrepreneurial capacity and ambitions through a tailor-made assessment. You receive nuanced insight into their strengths, development areas and growth potential — a solid basis for a well-considered succession decision.
Does our offering
inspire you?
We’re happy to put together a no-obligation proposal for you. In a short video call or during a visit at your location, we’ll discuss your needs. Together we’ll look at which approach suits you best.
Knowledge from practice
These are the tests you can expect during an assessment.
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