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The Curtis family, like any other, has its ups and downs.Sibling rivalry rears its ugly head every now and then, and Mom andDad don't always see eye to eye. The Curtises also run a smallbusiness, and this makes their interpersonal relationships all themore important . . . and complicated. And while the Curtises arefictional characters, their story--told in the interactive CD-ROMmovie "A Matter of Time"--can help real-life familybusinesses contend with the unique issues they face.
Created by MassMutual: The Blue Chip Company, "A Matter ofTime" doesn't profess to know all the answers, but it doesoffer several solutions to issues family businesses face, includingestate and strategic planning, leadership development, andcompensation and performance. (Plus, the movie contains some prettyengaging scenes, especially the harrowing episodes where nonfamilyemployees get caught in the middle of family disputes.) Users canchoose from different scenarios, which are then played out, orclick on characters to see what they're really thinking.
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