Featured Research
Fisher’s Family Business faculty members publish cutting-edge research to inspire thought leaders within the field.
We are proud to showcase recent published research. Additional scholarly research may be found at Fisher Digital Publications.
Featured Scholarly Work
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Work Outside the Family Business?
Many family businesses require their next-generation members to work outside anywhere from two to 10 years. But does it make a difference? In “Don’t Send Your Kids to Work Outside the Family Business Just Yet,” Dr. Carol Wittmeyer and co-authors explore surprising insights for family businesses.
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Succession Planning for the Family Business
Despite the importance of succession planning for many family companies, only 15% of them have anything resembling a succession plan in place. In “Family Business Succession Planning Opportunities,” Dr. Hugh Lambert explores how CPAs, as trusted advisors, can play a significant role in establishing prudent and functional succession plans for their business owner clients.
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Effective Negotiations for Better Relationships
Negotiations are at the heart of our daily interactions. In “All-In: Conducting Effective Negotiations for Better Relationships and Results,” Dr. David Kunsch and Dr. Carol Wittmeyer focus on strategies for effective negotiation meetings with family business stakeholders.