From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table : Family Business Communication

by Michaud, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780974414942
• ISBN10: 0974414948
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Cameo Pubns

Summary

Working with the ones you love can occasionally pose challenges, especially when it comes to communication. Now you can enhance the positive aspects of a family business by learning how to understand and use various communication skills, forums, and techniques to improve business and family relations, as well as the company's success. In this groundbreaking book, Laura Michaud shows you how to: * Learn the communication challenges that family businesses face and what to do about them; * Identify and understand the differences between you and your family members for a healthier work environment; * Master your biggest communication challenges for success and happiness. This book is guaranteed to improve family business relationships, whether you're at the kitchen table or the conference table.

Table of Contents

About the Author	3	(9)
Acknowledgements	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(4)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Working with the Ones You Love	15	(18)
Family Meetings
The First Step to Improving Family and Business Relations	33	(22)
From Business Savvy to People Savvy
How Communication and Behavioral Styles Affect Business Success	55	(18)
Understanding You
What it all Means	73	(18)
Bridging the Gaps
How to Make the Difference Work for Your Family Business	91	(20)
The Value and Richness in Diversity
How to Appreciate Your Fellow Family Business Member	111