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Randel Carlock: Porsche also makes great cars, remember?

November 1, 2008

The global automobile industry is in a shambles with a share in Ford Motor Company selling for less than a Starbucks latte and GM and Chrysler discussing a merger that resembles two drunks hoping they can make it to the next lamppost (government bailout).

Somewhere in all this chaos the Porsche family has managed to create two highly profitable automobile firms that are the world leaders in designing, manufacturing and marketing cars.

Family investment company invests in fund of hedge funds company

February 21, 2008

The investment company behind one of Italy’s most powerful families is to invest in one of Asia’s leading alternative investment managers.

The investment company behind one of Italy's most powerful families is to invest in one of Asia's leading alternative investment managers. IFIL, controlled by the Agnelli family, will invest $90 million in Vision Investment Management, one of the largest Asia-based fund of hedge fund managers.

Building a future for the business

September 1, 2005

Henry bought Able & Sons Construction 30 years ago after his father died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Henry grew his father’s business to $80 million in annual revenues, expanding into building churches and government buildings.

Henry bought Able & Sons Construction 30 years ago after his father died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Henry grew his father's business to $80 million in annual revenues, expanding into building churches and government buildings. He is well-respected in the community and proud of building the new Methodist Church, high school and city hall and expanding the county courthouse, hospital and the three elementary schools.

How family vision drives business strategy

November 1, 2002

Imbedded values tend to lead the strategy selection process of family businesses. John Ward explains that if the family’s core beliefs are not compatible with the chosen strategy, the chances of success are much lower

John L Ward is the Co-Director of the Center for Family Enterprises at Kellogg Graduate School of Management (USA) and the Wild Group Professor of Family Business at IMD (Switzerland). He serves on the boards of four family companies in Europe and the USA.

Imbedded values tend to lead the strategy selection process of family businesses. John Ward explains that if the family's core beliefs are not compatible with the chosen strategy, the chances of success are much lower