Whether it's the crown, the baton or the family business,
passing it on smoothly is the key to assuring that the next
generation are not put off tackling succession and take over of the
family business.
Key to this is acknowledging that a relationship status is not a
person's identity and neither is it a reflection of their
competence or their independence.
Yet however, for better or for worse, the next generation many
times find themselves 'trapped' in the generational
shadow. Whilst this may afford the benefit and privilege of
putting on the mantle of a legacy to be proud of, at times, in the
wrong context, it can be seen as a burden and a hindrance in
developing their own identity and being judged on their own merit
and vision.
