The Family Business System – An Analogy
Coming from a forestry family, Dr. Lamp uses a tree as a metaphor for the family business system.
Branches.
The BRANCHES are the family business ventures.
Trunk.
The TRUNK is the owning family.
Roots.
The ROOTS represent the four dimensions of good governance: documentation, celebration, education, and communication.
Nourish your Family Tree!
A healthy root system, NOURISHED by the four dimensions of family governance, feeds and supports the trunk and branches.
