Who's The Boss?
Helping family business handle office politics.
The Curtis family, like any other, has its ups and downs.
Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head every now and then, and Mom and
Dad don't always see eye to eye. The Curtises also run a small
business, and this makes their interpersonal relationships all the
more important . . . and complicated. And while the Curtises are
fictional characters, their story--told in the interactive CD-ROM
movie "A Matter of Time"--can help real-life family
businesses contend with the unique issues they face.
Created by MassMutual: The Blue Chip Company, "A Matter of
Time" doesn't profess to know all the answers, but it does
offer several solutions to issues family businesses face, including
estate and strategic planning, leadership development, and
compensation and performance. (Plus, the movie contains some pretty
engaging scenes, especially the harrowing episodes where nonfamily
employees get caught in the middle of family disputes.) Users can
choose from different scenarios, which are then played out, or
click on characters to see what they're really thinking.
"Family businesses tend to be successful, but they have a
heck of a time moving from one generation of management and
ownership to the next," says Peter O'Neil with
Springfield, Massachusetts-based MassMutual. With more than 12
million family-owned businesses in the United States, "A
Matter of Time" is more than good drama--it's a valuable
tool for family businesses. Contact your local MassMutual office
for more information.
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