Managing Friends & Family (Without Ruining the Relationship)

The People Navigator ® · Dec 19, 2025 · 16m

Working with family or friends can be a dream or a disaster. While 70% of family businesses fail before reaching the second generation, it isn’t always a lack of skill that causes the collapse—it’s the breakdown of relationships when boundaries get blurred.

In this episode, we tackle the "hard graft" of managing personal relationships inside your business. We look at how to formalise roles, avoid the trap of favouritism, and protect both your legacy and your next family get-together.

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