Until now, a predominant theme in analyses of family business has been to claim that the tension between the
‘family’ and ‘business’ can be to the detriment of performance of family businesses. However, evidence-based
research argues that the ‘family’ can be the niche advantage for family businesses that provides a source of
competitive strength in business. However, as family businesses have found, to maximize this advantage, this
has to be a managed process.
In addition to a presentation by A/P Goel about his research in this area, Mr Wayne Bubb from Business
Coaching Systems, WA will provide an insight into how the family provides an advantage for family business.
PRESENTER
Sanjay Goel is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship with the Labovitz School of Business and Economcs at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. His research has been published in journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, International Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, as well as key academic conferences such as Academy of Management's Annual Conference,the Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society, and European Academy of Management. His theoretical model on superior corporate governance is being tested in New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, and Spain. He has been the co-programme chair for the International Family Enterprise Research Academy. Sanjay is also a Research Fellow, Center for Family Enterprise and Ownership at the Jönköping International Business School.
RESPONDENT
Mr Wayne Bubb is the Managing Director of Business Coaching Systems, WA. He is actively involved with family businesses and is a member of the Family Business Australia, WA committee.
ENQUIRIES
Donella Caspersz, email -
[email protected], phone - 6488 2927
