How families work together
By: by Mary Whiteside, with Craig E. Aronoff and John L. Ward
Contributors: Aronoff, Craig E.; Ward, John L., 1945-
Series: Family business leadership series -- no. 4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780230111028
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: How family shapes the future of your business; title: Business vs. family : crossing the Chinese wall; title: The payoff : understanding family patterns; title: The "normal" family : a dynamic and powerful unit; title: How the family works as a system; title: Triangles : stabilizing uncomfortable relationships; title: Differentiation of self : the core concept; title: Family structure : how patterns are set; title: How boundaries affect family closeness; title: Birth order : the family constellation; title: Sibling rivalry : healthy tension gone awry; title: Emotional cutoff : denying the ties that bind; title: Genograms as a tool for understanding; title: Unlocking the barriers to the past; title: How transitions raise family issues; title: A few simple rules for smooth family functioning; title: Some signals that a family may be in trouble; title: The role of the family professional.