Martin de Waziers
Rue de la Concorde 36,
1050 Ixelles - Belgique
mdewaziers@alphaomegacapital.com
Family governance
Questioned by a neighbor during a diner who was astonished by the perfect understanding in a family, a famous man replied: “but, they have not inherited yet!” Do not wait this moment to create cohesion and family governance tools14.
Indeed, it is a shame not to take advantage of a group who, even if, some would say, we did not choose, remains our initial reference, our life pedestal, our rock in the storm, the assurance that you shall never be alone in the future. Too easy to bite the hand that feeds you!
Cocreation, a considerable leverage
If it is not only financial capital, family governance is more about wealth preservation15 as it provides an anchor to the considerable potential that can be the blood tie, incl. the “in-laws”, through wedding or adoption.
Surveys of largest fortunes show that "family business" is a considerable strength because cocreation quickly bears fruit; keep in mind that the 1st generation creates, the 2nd develops and the 3rd tends to spend, hence the importance of governance.
Create confidence to provide a maximized return
‘Cum-fides’, trust in people… Creating confidence is one of the first pillars of family governance; no need for specific legal or financial entities that will only provide a bit of comfort to your agreement; no need for documents under seal to solve your problem…
You must first create an essential groundwork for efficient family governance, like any organization: common values, key behaviors, the whole based on mutual knowledge and respect for each others.
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14 From the latin gubernare « steer a vesel »
15 From the latin pater-moneo « remember the father »
