Have you asked the really difficult questions?
Are you focused on succession planning, legacy or exit strategies? Building competencies and bridging skill gaps of next generation leaders? Achieving buy-in from partners, managing business conflicts or love and money?
We understand the unique circumstances facing family and privately-owned businesses. Richard Dana Associates, founded by an executive with personal family-owned and owner-managed business experience - knows the challenges of balancing business and highly-valued relationships. We bring operational and interpersonal issues into high definition, allowing owners to improve business results and effectively manage important relationships.
Establishing trust is the foundation of each engagement. Next, we listen and bring into focus, key family and/or partnership issues that impact productivity and success. These may include but are not limited to, identifying and clarifying values, leadership styles, and the history and structure of the organization. We create the comfort and respect to explore your concerns. For example, if power and control issues go unchecked, they may result in resentment, guilt, and compromised performance.
Confidentiality, reporting relationships and accountability are clear from the start. We pay close attention to your business, it's profitability and challenges, to deliver results that are clear to the bottom line.
Contact us to address your business concerns