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Hands-on learning for Master's students: A new course at the University of Mannheim connects students with leading German family businesses.

In their newly published article ‘Regional labour market integration of women and the share of women in management: are family firms different?’, Natalie Welch, Jan-Philipp Ahrens and Jörn Block examine how regional institutions influence the number of women in management positions in small and ...

What makes family businesses tick? The “Managing the Family Business” course offers exciting insights with practical presentations and case studies.

Based on a literature review and interviews with the entrepreneurial family, Jan Tänzler and Annegret Hauer identify possible paths to sustainable production in the textile industry.

At regular cycles, ifm Mannheim compiles the list of the 500 largest family businesses for the Family Business Foundation. This will be updated again in 2025.

On November 26, 2024, the ifm Institute for SME Research hosted an evening on “Roles in Family Businesses”. Representatives from renowned companies such as Pepperl+Fuchs discussed succession processes and leadership roles, accompanied by a lively panel discussion and networking.

Update of the first study on salary structures in family businesses

The past catches up with everyone – including family businesses. The team's case study Discover how past mistakes describe family businesses, how misconduct in the past can lead to serious crises in family businesses, and what coping strategies exist – presented in problem solving are possible. This ...

As part of the “New Generation New Vision” series, founder Simon Engelhorn will be coming to the ifm on 23 July 2024.

With the support of KPMG and the ifm Sponsors' Association, ifm Mannheim has produced a new analysis of the importance and economic strength of family businesses.