From time to time we prepare more detailed thought pieces on key topics, often as a result of work for particular clients. If there is no direct link from this page to a particular white paper please email info@familylegacyasia.com to request a copy of the relevant paper.

 

The Three Family Constitution Archetypes

  • March 2015
    When a family are in the process of creating or reviewing a formal family constitution, important questions for the family to reflect on will be “what kind of constitution are we creating, and what will be its strengths and what are the possible weaknesses?"
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    Family Meetings: Theory, practice & the role of the Facilitator

  • May 2014
    If there is one core practice that every enterprising family should adopt, it is to hold periodic family meetings.
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    The Four Essential Questions: Is you Family Enterprise Ready for a Transition?

  • February 2014
    What is the right ownership structure? What is the right governance structure? What policies & agreements do you need? What processes should you implement?
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    Building the Capacity to manage Conflict within Asian Family Firms

  • July 2013
    What are ten tools that can be used by Asian family firms to build the capacity to manage conflicts? This white paper is available in both English and Chinese (simplified characters)
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    How to Craft your own Family Constitution

  • May 2013
    A description of a step by step process for an enterprising family to create their own tailor made family constitution & family policies.
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    Family Business United – Family Business Q & A

  • April 2013
    Questions and answers on some key issues of concern for family businesses here in Asia.
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    Family Office Association Q&A Family Governance within Asian Families of Wealth

  • February 2013
    Questions and answers on the topic of creating a family governance system for a complex wealthy Asian family.
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    The Family Business Constitution: A Road Map for Business Continuity & Family Harmony

  • April 2010
    This white paper provides an introduction to the topic of family constitutions. Increasingly wealthy families around the world are preparing family constitutions to keep the family united and to help continue the family business.