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Governance

Family Business Board Governance

Leslie Dashew

January 1, 2018

Governance structures in family companies must be designed to safeguard the long-term interests of family shareholders by ensuring the growth and continuity of the enterprise and promoting the family’s harmony and welfare.

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This valuable resource on Family Business Board Governance includes a sample Board Matrix. You can use the matrix to identify the competencies that you want to be sure are represented on the Board, across Family and Independent Directors.

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Leslie Dashew

Chairman of the Board | Cofounder

Leslie Dashew has specialized in working with families in business for almost 40 years. She brings her prior experience in family therapy and organizational development to her practice.

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Aspen Family Business Group

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This is a collaborative resource, created by the staff and/or board members of Aspen Family Business Group.

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