Initially, the Patriarch and Matriarch, G1, were unclear how to work with each other to address and prioritize family issues. Not being the “go to” guy in the family enterprise was something the Patriarch had a hard time letting go. G1 was aware of communication and trust issues from G2 and looked beyond to ensure sound values and practices were in place within G3.
Each child within G2 way felt a weight of expectations from their “highly successful” parents. They believed that their parents had an agenda when asking them to collaborate on the development of the multi-generational trust and were frustrated with the current parent-child relationship. Each family within G2 was working separately to protect and nurture their children to create separate outcomes they desired.
Individual accountability and family framework were two disconnections that were apparent. Not being able to make any progress in creating a healthier family dynamic with their first two family advisors kept each generation at a standstill and communication at a minimum.
