Personal profile
Research interests
My research focuses on the strategy, function, management, and performance of multi-generational entrepreneurial family enterprises and those who lead and steward them. I have authored 49 peer-reviewed academic publications, numerous book chapters and teaching cases, and I have co-edited several books, all aimed at better understanding the challenges of entrepreneurs and business-owning families across the globe.
Education/Academic qualification
Behavioral Science, Ph.D., An Investigation and Behavioral Explanation of Family Businesser Functioning , Bond University
Counselling, Masters, Counseling in the ‘Bear-Pit’ of Family Business, Bond University
Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honors), Conflict and Functioning in Family Business , Griffith University
Business (HRM), Bachelor of Business, Griffith University
External positions
Associate Professor, Northeastern University
Clinical Professor and Director, Northwestern University
Assistant Professor, Oregon State University
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Understanding the family business mindset: an evolutionary approach
Craig, J. B. & Jecklin, C. C., May 2025, Business Families and Family businesses. Stirzaker, C. (ed.). 3 ed. Globe Law and Business Limited, p. 11-23 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Cultural Variation of Family Business: Australasia
Craig, J., 14 Mar 2024, Elgar Encyclopedia of Family Business. Howorth, C. & Discua Cruz, A. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 108-111 4 p. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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The science of business
Craig, J. B. & Moores, K., 19 Mar 2024, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. 196 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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An Evolutionary Theory of Family Business: Trust, Transition and Transformation
Craig, J. B. & Jecklin, C. C., 9 Jun 2023, (Submitted) p. 1. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Research › peer-review
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In Search of a Useful Theory of Family Business
Craig, J. B. & Jecklin, C. C., 17 Jun 2023, (Unpublished) p. 1. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research › peer-review
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Exploring the relationships among servant leadership and multiple dimensions of wellbeing in an international organization
Gill, C. (Speaker), Steinmeyer, A. (Speaker) & Craig, J. (Speaker)
6 Dec 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Addressing a millennial generation challenge: Learning from family firms how to establish clan controls to increase and reduce agency costs
Craig, J. B. (Speaker), Faherty, C. M. (Speaker) & Lumpkin, G. T. (Speaker)
5 Jun 2019 → 8 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Reconciling Adam Smith’s theories of the self: Toward a theory of socio-economic wealth
Craig, J. B. (Speaker) & Newbert, S. (Speaker)
4 Aug 2017 → 6 Aug 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The impact of long-term orientation on family firms' innovation: A multiple case study
Craig, J. B. (Speaker), Clinton, E. (Speaker), Diaz-Moriana, V. (Speaker) & Lumpkin, G. T. (Speaker)
5 Aug 2016 → 9 Aug 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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2016 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
Craig, J. B. (Participant)
5 Aug 2016 → 9 Aug 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Other
Student theses
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An Investigation and Behavioural Explanation of Family Businesser Functioning
Craig, J. B. (Author), 2004Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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