Boundaries Aren’t Barriers

Why Boundaries Save Family Businesses

Why Families Resist Boundaries

When Parents End Up Working With Adults

Boundaries Clarify Responsibility

• Who makes which decisions?
• What belongs in the boardroom?
• What belongs at the dinner table?
• Who is accountable for outcomes?

• Distinct 5 MOUNTAIN® Teams — family, management/operations, board, ownership/shareholdership, advisor
• Clear role definitions — owner/shareholder, manager, board member, family member
• Time boundaries — dedicated business time (shareholder, management, board) and protected family time

Growing Up Together

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