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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 18/01/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: the strengths and weaknesses of family businesses
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the principal strengths of family‑run enterprises.
  • Explain the common weaknesses and challenges they encounter.
  • Compare strengths and weaknesses using a matrix format.
  • Evaluate strategic actions that can mitigate weaknesses and build on strengths.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Printed handout of the strengths/weaknesses table
  • Case‑study worksheets
  • Sticky notes for brainstorming
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What family‑owned shops or services do you see in our community?” Use this to activate prior knowledge of small‑business dynamics. Explain that today’s success criteria are to identify at least three strengths and three weaknesses of family businesses and suggest one strategic response.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Think‑pair‑share on a local family business they know.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present key strengths and weaknesses with slide visuals.
  3. Group activity (15'): Analyse the comparative table; fill in missing points on a worksheet.
  4. Strategy brainstorm (10'): Each group proposes one strategic action to address a weakness.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (5'): Groups share ideas; teacher synthesises main take‑aways.
  6. Exit ticket (5'): Write one strength and one weakness for a chosen family business.
Conclusion:
Recap the identified strengths and weaknesses and highlight the strategic suggestions generated. Collect exit tickets as a quick retrieval check. For homework, ask students to research a real family‑owned business and write a brief analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, and a recommended strategic improvement.