... of gender in knowledge transfer processes, finding that firms should play to the strengths of female and male successors for the most innovative and strategic output. This review is based on “Gendered knowledge transfer and innovation in family firms: the strategic role of female successors...

... and places the articles in context. Findings The resilience and longevity of family firms can be boosted through narrative accounts of their history. Stories detailing how they navigated past crises provide a platform for addressing present and future challenges through such as family cohesion...

... and places the articles in context. Findings Family firms can better compete with non-family counterparts through a focus on enhancing their innovation capabilities. Exploiting digital technology to consider both product and business process innovations enables swift launch of new product and service...

... studies. Findings: Family firms in the Latin American agri-food industry can benefit from adopting green innovation strategies, and supporting stakeholder intentions, in order to gain competitive advantage. Originality: The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours...

... it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Further Reading Cassia , L. and De Massis , A. (2012), “ Strategic innovation and new product development in family firms: an empirically grounded theoretical framework ”, International Journal...

...M. Nordqvist This article contributes to an increased understanding of how strategy processes unfold in family firms by integrating literature on strategy-as-practice and family business strategy. By relying on in-depth case research exploring three small and medium-sized family firms...

... though and a greater emphasis on the education of successors is now a must if the enterprise is to remain tenable within an increasingly tough business environment. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Succession planning Family firms training Getting the right balance between...

... 2010 Brewing Family firms Australia Niche marketing In Australia there are two main players in the Brewery sector: Foster's Group and Lion Nathan. Most other companies that did have a market share have been sucked up into one of these two conglomerates. But one maverick still exists...

... the retailer’s failing fortunes and considers its prospects for future success. Originality/value– An insight into a former iconic brand and a company rated at number 144 in the 2007 Fortune 500.ISSN: 0738-5587Reference: 36AL089 Keywords: Corporate strategy, Corporate strategy, Family firms, Gap Inc...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 --> Family firms Hotel and catering industry Conquer and divide (Hyatt) Gimbel B. Fortune (Switzerland), 2005, Vol. 152 No. 7, Start page: 65, No. of pages: 7 Purpose – to analyze developments in the hotel...