At RCAdvisory the measure of a successful family in business is where family members are engaged in positive conversations; embrace transition from one generation to the next; and are excited about the future...for themselves, their family and the business.
We are passionate about supporting families to build and sustain:
Alignment of individual, family & business goals. Then, clear strategies to achieve these goals.
Appropriate structures and processes for the family to engage in regular and meaningful conversations to make well informed decisions.
Identify and manage those family, ownership and business issues which have the potential to impact the future success of the family and business.
Maximising the opportunities that come with wealth for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Planning for and implementation of, the transition of management, leadership and ownership; and providing support for the next generation to thrive.
For multi-generational families in business and family offices, it is never 'black and white'. There is a natural overlap of family dynamics with the business, the wealth and ownership. This leads to inter-related questions and issues, with a decision in one domain - say business - having implications for the others.
We offer families in business:
For advisors to families in business and family offices, we complement their technical/specialist areas and collaborate to deliver the most appropriate outcome specific to that family.
Assisting two family branches to develop a pathway for the 'next gen' transition – over time – to more senior roles in the business and transition of the incumbent generation from hands-on CEO roles to board director and oversight roles.
Following the sale and exit of an operating business, assisting the family to design and establish a family office to underpin the family's shared purpose, to build a meaningful legacy together, for current and future generations.
Collaborating with the family and leadership of a long standing family office and foundation to reset the guiding principles, to ensure they remained true to their purpose and vision, and importantly for the foundation to endure in perpetuity.
Governance and communication frameworks for family owners to be constructive together and make well informed decisions in the best interest of both the family and the business.
Across multiple family branches, discussing different ownership (shareholder) options and reaching consensus on a preferred structure and a roadmap for progressive implementation.
Incumbent generation to next generation and beyond
(multi-generational and/or multi-generational families)
Family vs. business....business vs. owners
(governance structures, roles & accountability, setting/managing expectations)
Incumbent and next generation, sibling and cousin teams
(personal and professional development, understanding family communication dynamics)