MOVING BUSINESS FAMILIES FORWARD
When Family and Business Intersect
Leadership transitions can introduce complexity that wasn’t there before.
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Succession plans stall without alignment
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Roles and authority become unclear
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Decision-making slows down
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Tension increases between generations
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Important conversations are avoided
I work with multi-generational businesses facing these challenges and help create structure so decisions can move forward productively.
About Me
I’m Ian Macnaughton, MBA, FEA, a Family Enterprise Advisor who works with founders and next-generation leaders navigating complex business transitions. My focus is helping family businesses introduce structure around succession, governance, and leadership decisions so important conversations can move forward productively.
How I Support Family Businesses
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Succession Planning
I help clarify leadership pathways, expectations, and timelines to support continuity.
Governance & Role Clarity
I work with families to define decision rights, authority structures, and accountability.
Leadership Transition
I guide founders and next-generation leaders through structured, controlled change.
Conflict Navigation
When communication breaks down, I provide neutral, structured advisory support to restore alignment.
Family Meetings Facilitation
Neutral facilitation of family meetings to help families address difficult business conversations and move decisions forward.
My Advisory Process
INITIAL CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
We begin with a private conversation to understand your situation and determine appropriate next steps.
SITUATION ASSESMENT
I help establish the situation and clarify stakeholders, risks, and where decisions are currently stalled.
ADVISORY ROADMAP
Together, we define a structured approach tailored to your business.
ONGOING STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
As needed, I continue to support implementation and alignment over time.
Success Stories
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Second-Generation Innovation Conflict
CASE 1
