Jul 29, 2026
In this article, CFAR Principal Megan Helzner examines what Wawa’s 120+ year history reveals about family enterprise endurance, prompted by the recent passing of longtime CEO and chair emeritus Dick Wood Jr. Drawing on Wawa’s evolution from a 1902 dairy... 
Feb 23, 2026
This article, written by Jennifer Tomasik and Erin Konkle was published in the Wharton Healthcare Quarterly, Winter 2026 issue. Read the Full Article Jan 28, 2026
This white paper by Jessica Hutchison, Senior Manager, and Cecilia Garza Madden, Manager, outlines how family enterprises can intentionally develop next-generation leaders by balancing long-standing practices with innovation amid the “Great Wealth Transfer” and... 
Sep 2, 2025
In today’s polarized environment, leaders likely face increased pressure from members, stakeholders, and the public to take positions on controversial issues. How do you decide when to speak out and when strategic silence serves your organization better? CFAR... 
Oct 23, 2024
Appeared in Organisational & Social Dynamics 10(2) 279–296 (2010) Health care systems are among the most complex organisations, facing a wicked intertwining of rapid change in knowledge, cost pressures, increased demand for access, for evidence-based medicine,... Mar 19, 2024
Cut through role confusion in a family business and build a high-performance team and unleash the collective potential your top managers. 