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Family Business as Paradox

Part of the A Family Business Publication Book Series

DOI: 10.1057/9780230291768

ISBN: 978-1-349-31853-7

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK - Springer Journals

Nov 12, 2015

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Introduction: Appreciating Both

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 1 –13

[Although business owners commonly see paradoxes as obstacles to progress, creative problem solvers and scientists see paradoxes differently:]
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Which to Choose: Family or Business?

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 21 –35

[There’s a common question in the world of family business: family first or business first?]
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Tradition and Change in Family Firms

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 36 –48

[Stockholm-based Axel Johnson, Inc, traces its roots in the shipping and trading business all the way back to 1873. As suggested by the quote below, tradition and change is a central theme for the company.]
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Predictable Paradoxes Across the Generations

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 53 –75

[Family business paradoxes emerge predictably during transitions from one generation to the next in both the family and the business.]
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Predictable Conflicts in the Intersections

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 76 –91

[Well-known management consultant Peter Drucker admired Mary Parker Follett as one of the prophets of modern business management.]
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A Continuum for Addressing Paradoxes

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 97 –114

[Paradoxes have intrigued great thinkers throughout history and led to wonderful and useful insights:]
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One Key Tool: The Polarity Map™

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 115 –134

[As challenging as paradox management can be, families and businesses across the globe have found methods for understanding and addressing them successfully.]
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Experience the Power of Paradox

Schuman, Amy; Stutz, Stacy; Ward, John L.

Pages: 139 –152

[Once the results – and pleasure – of harnessing the power of paradox have been experienced, it can be difficult to go back to an exclusive focus on traditional problem-solving. Both/AND approaches, applied appropriately, are a compelling source of competitive advantage, and can become addictive.]

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