Here we present eight tools (lust for learning, look outside, self-awareness, self-confidence, moving out of your comfort zone, adopt resilience and adapt to change, long-term strategy view, communication skills) that the Next Gen can apply to prepare themselves for their future in organizations. These tools are generic so they can also be used for non-family executives. With the help of solution-focused scaling questions, all parties can visualize their status concerning each tool. One can use the proposed form that helps to plan the next steps. That way, each tool can be used as a “stretching” exercise.

Like everywhere in the book, transcripts of the actual conversations between the protagonists offer the reader the opportunity to participate in the action. The family business coaches provide the siblings with the seven best practices for effective communication and show them how they can hone those skills.