Family Constitution
A unified vision, family purpose, values, and documented guidelines designed
to pass the wisdom of the family and business legacy to all family members and future generations.
Craft a guide for your Family Business Legacy
A family constitution, also known as a family charter, is a written set of guidelines and principles that outlines the family values, mission, vision, and rules governing a family business & wealth across multiple generations.
It serves as a framework for managing relationships, resolving conflicts, and making decisions within the family enterprise.
A family constitution typically covers aspects such as ownership structures, leadership succession, communication protocols, conflict resolution mechanisms, and guidelines for family members' involvement in the business or management of family wealth.
Essentially, it helps the family work together smoothly and plan for the future.
( SPJIMR India )
37% of businesses experience tension and disagreements between family members due to unclear roles and decision-making business.
(KPMG India)
48% of family business members report high levels of stress & burnout due to conflicting family and business demands.
Fear of losing control, sibling rivalry, and unclear selection criteria create internal conflicts.
(Deloitte India)
Key Challenges of Family Business
As the family business grows into multiple generations with numerous members actively involved, maintaining transparency, effective communication, and sound decision-making becomes a challenge. This challenge can create cracks in the family bond and unity.
Different Visions, Goals, & Aspirations
Lack of Common Policies & Guidelines for Family Members
Unclear Succession Plan for Business & Family Wealth
Declining Family Bonds & Harmony
Importance of
Family Constitution
Running a family business comes with the unique challenge of juggling multiple roles as a family member, business manager, and responsible owner of family wealth. The constant navigation between personal and professional spheres can be complex, leading to potential conflicts and imbalances.
This is where a Family Constitution proves invaluable. By clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations, the Family Constitution helps align all family members involved in the business towards common objectives. It establishes a structured framework for communication, decision-making, and capability building, ensuring a fair and balanced approach to ownership and family wealth management.
In essence, the Family Constitution acts as a compass, fostering transparency, communication, and the harmonious coexistence of family and business, contributing to the overall success and continuity of the family enterprise.
Key elements of Family Constitution
Family Constitution
Family Purpose
Family Vision
Strengthening of Relationship
Conflict Resolution
Education & Mentoring of family members
Privileges & responsibilities
Family Roles & Coordinators
Family fund & security
Family Retreat & Recognitions
Family Philanthropy
Business Constitution
Role & Responsibility
Vision & Business Goals
Family Relationship with business
Policies for Family Member employment
Ownership Structure & Succession Planning
Management Succession Planning
Funding & Supporting New Business Venture
Accountability, Compensation & Rewards
Decision Making
Core Purpose & Philosophy
Family Prayer
Legacy letters or Message from Founder
History & Origin of Family & Business
Family Values
Code of Conduct
Legacy Stories
Family Mission Statement
Family Legacy & Philosophy