Agreements are essentials, but by themselves they cannot always prevent fights. The written agreement must be the final product of a trust building process, in which the family clarifies its values, heritage and vision for the future. Preparing the agreement may be a unique opportunity to discuss sensitive issues and air old grievances in a context of a shared mission. When this is accomplished, signing the agreement becomes a vow of loyalty to the family, its values and its vision. Agreements that are established through such a process may serve as the family anchor even in stormy times.
Author: Dr. Orenia Yanai - Yaffe
Dr. Ornia Yanai Yaffe is one of the leaders in Israel and the world in the field of career counseling and specialization in family businesses. One of the founders of Adam Group (today - Adam-Milo Institute) is a lecturer, a therapist and a counselor. The author of the book "Every man has a path".