A Patriarch passes down ownership and operations of a very large family business to his two children. Having lived apart for many years and not being in each other’s lives much, the two siblings are unable to work with each other. Their feud has led to splitting the company in two, with each sibling running their own smaller version of the original multi-billion dollar conglomerate.
- Think about a time when your family has encountered intra-family fighting. How did it feel for you to witness or be a part of the conflict?
- How do your family members typically communicate with each other, especially during important decisions or challenging situations?
- What measures have been implemented to improve communication and reduce conflict in your family?
- What is the worst case scenario where communication or conflict could seriously damage your family situation?