Families are self-governing and self-regulating organizations of increasing complexity…

Families are self-governing and self-regulating organizations of increasing complexity and therefore candidates for the application of systems theory. In many ways, families behave like enterprises. Families are complex systems, working toward an outcome that's intended to make a profit: the greater happiness of each succeeding generation. Families seek measurable results. Having systems of governance that grow in complexity through the constant accretion of members, families must necessarily organize themselves in highly structured ways to accomplish very long-term goals in line with the visions and outcomes they plan for.

— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)

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