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Voices of Family Business: A Leadership Study

About Boyden
Boyden is a premier global leadership and talent advisory firm, dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex leadership challenges. With decades of experience advising family-owned enterprises, we understand the unique opportunities and challenges they face in balancing tradition with innovation, sustaining long-term growth, and building high-performing leadership teams.

At Boyden, we are passionate about supporting family businesses on their journey to success. We recognise that human capital—leadership, talent, succession, and culture—is at the heart of every thriving family enterprise. Through this research, we aim to provide insights that will help family businesses enhance their leadership capabilities, attract and retain top talent, and successfully transition across generations.

Purpose of This Study
This study explores the human capital and psychological challenges in family businesses, including leadership, succession, performance management, and cultural dynamics.

The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept anonymous.
Section 1: Respondent Profile
1.Which of the following best describes your role in the business? (Select one)(Required.)
2.How long have you been involved with this business? (Select one)(Required.)
3.If you are a non-family member working in the business as Chair, NED or Advisor, how were you recruited? (Select one)(Required.)
4.How many generations of the family have been involved in the business? (Select one)(Required.)
5.What is the approximate annual revenue of the business?(Required.)
6.What industry does the business operate in?(Required.)
7.How many employees does the business have?(Required.)
8.Where is the business primarily based? (Select one)(Required.)
9.Does the business operate primarily on a national or international level? (Select one)(Required.)
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