Review With Care

Entrepreneur,  Feb, 2000  

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Whether you take on the daunting task of reviewing the performance of your brother or sister depends, of course, on the history of the relation-ship, your maturity, and that of your brother or sister, and where the business is in its development. But as head of a family firm, you have a responsibility to develop an environment that supports and appreciates the personal growth and accomplishment of each family member. And you want to channel competitiveness (which is present in most siblings) in the direction of accomplishing the company's clearly defined and stated objectives. Says Jurkow-ski, "That's part of what leadership in a family business is all about."

Patricia Schiff Estess writes family business histories and is the author of two books: Managing Alternative Work Arrangements (Crisp Publishing) and Money Advice for Your Successful Remarriage (Betterway Press).

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