THE THREE-CIRCLE MODEL FOR FAMILY BUSINESS FRAMEWORK

What is a Three Circle Model?

The Three Circle Model is globally accepted as the standard model for successfully operating family businesses. It includes Family, Business and Ownership as the three main components of the business, which form the pillar of any family business. However, as these circles are either dependent or mutually exclusive or resultant of all, the result is poor communication, and strong commitment for the future. Family Business Management tries to prevent them.

Each and every circle – Family, Business and Ownership, have their own governance structure and plan.

Each circle has its own stages of development and each individual within the family, business or ownership circle can be at various stages of development.

3 Circle Model for Family Business Management

ELEMENTS OF FAMILY BUSINESS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

The various stages of development in the Three Circle Model are:

Family

  • Young Business Family
  • Entering the Business
  • Working together as a family
  • Transition – passing the baton to the next generation

Business

  • Fresh Start Up
  • Growth – Formalization – Expansion
  • Maturity

Ownership

  • Owner – Operator – Controller
  • Partnership between Siblings
  • Consortium of Cousins

Family Business Management Consulting, which is a real complex task, primarily needs to identify the stages of development for the business, family members and key individuals associated with the family or the business. Subsequently the stages of the framework can be migrated to the next higher level for good governance of family and the business.

Benefits of the Three Circle Model

Based on the framework and understanding the various stages of the family, business and ownership:

  • Family council can be formed to govern the family
  • Management team can be formed to lead the business, prepare a succession plan and business plan
  • Board of Directors can be appointed to govern the business owners or shareholders. The Board of Directors can be made responsible for Strategic Plans, Continuity Plan, Contingency Plan and Succession Planning

The implementation of the above steps in the Three Circle Model can lead to a creation of family and business legacy.

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