WIFU lecture series “Between Rigour & Relevance”

Renowned researchers from Germany and abroad regularly visit WIFU to provide insights into current research on family entrepreneurship.

On December 3, participants can look forward to an English-language lecture on “Japan's Family Business Tradition: Sanpo Yoshi,” given by Akito Kondo (professor and dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Reitaku University). Before embarking on his academic career, he managed the family business Kondo Shokai, a waste disposal company. Later, he worked as an ISO 14001 auditor at an independent certification body, where he audited companies in the certification process. His work focuses on the management of family businesses, long-term thinking, and sustainability, particularly in Japanese SMEs.

About the WIFU lecture series

The WIFU lecture series, entitled “Family Business Research between Scientific Accuracy and Business Relevance,” invites participants to gain an overview of the breadth of global research on family businesses and entrepreneurial families. The aim is to show that the described conflict between accuracy and relevance does not necessarily have to be irresolvable.

The core element of the WIFU lecture series are the lectures held in German or English, to which external speakers are often invited. The lectures are held about three times per semester as in-person or online events. In addition to researchers and students, all interested parties are welcome to attend.