Change initiatives in enterprising families rarely fail because of bad ideas or lack of commitment. More often, they stall because leaders misjudge how quickly the family system can absorb change. In this article, Nick Di Loreto and Jamie Shah explore why aligning on what to do is fundamentally different from getting it done—and why pace is one of the most overlooked yet consequential variables in family enterprise decision-making. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, they offer advisors and family leaders a way to intentionally calibrate the pace of change to build durable consensus, preserve relationships, and sustain long-term momentum.

In the first issue of 2026, FFI Practitioner features insights from Debbie Bing, President of CFAR and Chair of the FFI Board of Directors. It explores the origins of the family enterprise field, FFI’s growth from a small founding community into a global organization, and the expanding impact of research, practice, and education over four decades. Go here to watch the video and learn more about the early days of FFI.

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that that was for FFI Practitioner by counting down the ten most popular editions of the year! These editions cover a diverse set of topics and represent a variety of disciplines within the family enterprise field.

We sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed reading and listening to all of the editions published this year and encourage you to go here to check them out.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to FFI Practitioner to advance the family enterprise field!