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It was a warm evening at the Atunwa residence, and the family gathered for a casual dinner. Bianca, Donald’s wife and CEO of Donanca Construction, had just returned from a business trip and joined them at the table. Tonight, they welcomed a new guest: Lucas, a senior family advisor from the Meristem Family Office. As they sat down, the conversation naturally turned to the ongoing discussion about family governance.
Lucas, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. “Now that we’ve laid the foundation for your family governance, I want to highlight something important. It’s not just about structure—it’s also key to preventing family disputes.”
Bianca leaned in, intrigued. “That’s critical. At Donanca, we’ve faced conflicts, and clear guidelines always helped. But how exactly does family governance help prevent disputes?”
“Great question, Bianca,” Lucas replied. “When you establish clear guidelines and expectations, everyone knows what to expect. This reduces misunderstandings and creates a framework for resolving conflicts peacefully. But the most important part is that the entire family commits to following the governance system.”
Henry, ever curious, added, “But isn’t this mostly for big families like ours? My friends from smaller families don’t seem to have these kinds of discussions.”
Lucas smiled. “Family governance isn’t just for large families. Even smaller families can benefit. It’s all about keeping everyone on the same page, no matter the size of the family.”
Donald glanced around the table, nodding in agreement. “This is starting to make more sense. I want us to be united and avoid any unnecessary conflict.” With that, the dinner wrapped up on a positive note, with the Atunwa family seeing the value of this next step in their journey. The conversation had sparked new perspectives, and they were all eager to dive deeper into the governance structure in the coming days.
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