«He who does not help at the moment never seems to help me, he who does not give advice at the moment never seems to advise» (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe).
Case Studies
Below you will find experience reports and case studies on the subject of board of directors / advisory board and SMEs.
The Corporate Foundation – an interesting “Animal" in Switzerland's Foundation Landscape Studies have shown that about 99% of all businesses in Europe are family owned. However, only 40% of them are still operating five years after their handove...
It’s the sum of all parts that counts Diversity is like the colours of the rainbow. Seven different colours come together to form one fascinating unit – the perfect image for ideal collaboration and mutual enrichment. But a rai...
A Balancing Act between Commitment and Resources New models of philanthropy, diminishing returns and increasing demands for transparency – the world of foundations has become more complex. The challenges are manifold: How do we lead our foundati...
"Do you already have an advisory board?" This question may seems familiar to some of you. In Switzerland we recognize an increasing tendency towards advisory board mandates. It is popular to have an advisory board that is well balanced with sounding ...
Expectations of board members are high. Among other things, they are expected to deal with their duties and not so much with themselves. Paradoxically, the more they explicitly deal with themselves, the better they succeed. ...
