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Steve Rigby Chairman of Family Business UK
As Britain navigates an uncertain economic landscape, one sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience: family businesses. I recently came across some research by the global leadership consulting firm Egon Zehnder that underscores a critical truth – the secret to sustainable economic growth in a world of shifting and potentially radical change lies not in quarterly profit maximisation, but in building leading global businesses that have long-term vision. As family business owners, we know what makes us special is our unique ethos: a combination of strong values, long-term vision, entrepreneurial spirit, genuine care for communities and unwavering loyalty that embraces family members, employees and customers alike. However, as the Egon Zehnder research also observes, the culture of our businesses must adapt as times change. The challenge facing family businesses today is striking a balance between preserving time-honoured legacy and traditions whilst ensuring dynamic future readiness. This is particularly acute during leadership succession, where generational misalignment can cause pressure for current family leaders and those waiting in the wings.
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