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Book Launch: “Permission Granted” by Professor Maura McAdam Inspires a New Narrative for Women in Entrepreneurship
A packed audience gathered at Hodges Figgis this week for the launch of Permission Granted, the new book by Professor Maura McAdam, a leading voice in entrepreneurship research at Dublin City University Business School.
Blending decades of…
In Conversation: Prof. Maura McAdam Discusses Her Research on the Impact of Online Harassment on Digital Entrepreneurs
This summer, Prof. Maura McAdam, a leading academic at DCU Business School, conducted a significant research project exploring the challenges digital entrepreneurs face in the age of social media. We sat down with her to discuss the key findings,…
Family Values and Purpose – the key ingredients in fostering talent in your Family Business
On 4th May the National Centre for Family Business hosted its first event of the year, providing attendees with insights on how family values and purpose are the key ingredients in fostering talent in your Family Business and to the longevity…
DCU National Centre for Family Business launches new Podcast series
The first in the new series of podcasts being produced by the DCU National Centre for Family Business is now available
Episode 1: Female Leadership in Family Business
Few studies have been undertaken to identify the gender related barriers…
Irish family businesses show resilience and capacity to adapt despite 83% negatively impacted by COVID-19
Trustworthy leaders have fared better, despite taking difficult measures such as salary reductions and layoffs
24th January 2021: A new report from Dublin City University’s National Centre for Family Business shows that despite…
Anointed or Appointed? Father-Daughter Succession in Family Business
Wed, 25/11/2020 - The following news story is an excerpt from the Irish Times (9 Oct 2020) "Succession: Daughters have their work cut out in family businesses" by Olive Keogh. Capturing the essence of recent father-daughter succession research…

Family Business Executive Education – Making DCU & Irish History
Family Business Executive Education - A First for Ireland
As family firms evolve across generations, the needs of the family, the owners and the business will change. To address these evolving needs and to meet the family’s desire to become…
Family Firms that ‘Pivot’ during Crises Succeed Long-term
Family firms that adapt during crises fair best, according to expert panel...
The overwhelming message viewers took away from the recent NCFB webinar Lockdown to Recovery (Wednesday 17th June 2020) was pivot, adapt and embrace change during…
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