We collaborate with enterprises and organizations/institutions that support them, both domestic, European, and non-European, which is why our research has an applied nature.
The Family Business Unit was established in 2013 from the transformation of the Business Analysis Unit. The first head of the Unit was Prof. Jan Klimek, Ph.D.
- dr hab. inż. Jacek Lipiec, prof. SGH - Kierownik ZPR
dr hab. inż. Jacek Lipiec, prof. SGH
Kierownik Zakładu Przedsiębiorczości Rodzinnej
- He founded the first portal dedicated to salaries in Poland - www.placa.pl.
- He co-organized the first conference on family businesses (2005).
- He co-developed the governance concept for the Roleski family business (Roleski Family Business Constitution, 2010) and for the Łapaj Group (Heritage Statute of the Łapaj Family Group, 2011).
- He participated as an expert in (1) the work of the Economic and Social Committee on the opinion on family businesses and (2) on the law concerning family foundations.
- Certified family business advisor (“Certificate in Family Business Advising” issued by the Family Firm Institute, USA).
Positions held
- Head, Family Business Unit
- Member, Disciplinary Committee for Doctoral Students
Major Achievements
- Domestic scholarship for young scientists in the field of management awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science.
- De Visscher Scholarship, Family Firm Institute.
Education
- Gdańsk University of Technology (PhD)
- SGH Warsaw School of Economics (habilitation)
- prof. dr hab. Jan Klimek
prof. dr hab. Jan Klimek
Academic teacher at the College of Enterprise Sciences at the Warsaw School of Economics. He established and managed the Department of Family Enterprise at the Institute of Entrepreneurship of the Warsaw School of Economics. He was a manager in research projects and advisory functions, he was a member of editorial committees and scientific boards of journals. Author of many scientific publications devoted to the problems of management, business ethics and small and medium entrepreneurship, especially family entrepreneurship.
He was a member of the Presidium of the Central Council for Science and Higher Education of the 12th term. He has significant achievements in the field of organizational activities thanks to his involvement in crafts and vocational education.
Positions held
- Professor at the College of Business Administration at the Warsaw School of Economics
- President of the Chamber of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises in Katowice
- Vice-president of the Polish Craft Association in Warsaw
- Chairman of the Scientific Council at the Ombudsman for SMEs
- Member of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels: expert team: INT-section of the Single Market, Production and Consumption; expert team: Labor Market Observer at the European Economic and Social Committee; expert team: SOC-section of Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship
- Member of the Social Dialogue Council - chairman of the team for European funds
- Vice-President of the Association of Confectioners, Caramel makers and Ice-cream makers of the Republic of Poland
- Owner of a family business
Major Achievements
- (2022) Crystal Laurel of Skills and Competences with Diamond, awarded by the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice
- (2021) – Award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for all scientific, didactic and organizational achievements
- (2020) – Individual Award of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for significant achievements in the field of organizational activity
- (2019) – Distinction of Merit for the Regional Managerial Environment, awarded by the Silesian Association of Managers in Katowice
- (2018) Second degree individual award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for the authorship of the MSP Strategy monograph. Entrepreneurship - Competitiveness - Development
- (2018) - Crystal Laurel of Skills and Competence awarded by the Chapter of Laurels of Skills and Competence during the XXVI Gala of Laurels of Skills and Competence.
- (2016) – Silesian Diamond Statuette, Siemianowice Association of Entrepreneurs.
- (2016) - Silesian Self-Government Diamond, awarded by the Siemianowice Association of Entrepreneurs for significant economic and social achievements.
- (2016) – Diploma of appreciation awarded by the Scientific and Technical Association of Engineers and Technicians of the Food Industry for special merits and personal involvement in activities for the development of the food economy and the association movement
- (2016) – Golden Badge “For merits for ZDZ”, the main board of the Association of Vocational Training Centers in Warsaw.
- (2015) – Honorary Badge for merits for the development of the Economy of the Republic of Poland, awarded by the Ministry of Economy
- (2014) First-degree individual award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for the authorship of the monograph Business Ethics. Theoretical assumptions, practice of applications
- (2011) – Team Award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics, first degree, in the field of scientific activity for the book entitled Global transformation of business and society
14th Individual Award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics, first degree, for the book “Corporate Social Responsibility in Poland” - Medal of the National Education Commission for special merits for education and upbringing
- Badge: Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta for merits in the service of the state and society
- Special Award in the 10th edition of the Literary Awards Władysław Reymont for scientific work and socio-economic journalism
- “Kiliński’s Saber” - the highest decoration in craftsmanship in recognition of outstanding merits for craftsmanship and small and medium-sized enterprises in Poland
- Platinum Laurel “Ambassador of Polish Affairs” for constantly taking up new challenges and tasks, as well as tireless attitude in creating the image of Polish entrepreneurship on the international arena
- Silesian Association of Managers - Honorary Member
- Participation in the development of the concept of sustainable social development
- Member of the Sejm of the 3rd and 4th term
- Representative of the Polish Parliament at international conferences “Eureka”
- Member of the Presidium of the General Council for Science and Higher Education of the 12th term of office, 2018-2021
- Member of the Supervisory Board of the Social Insurance Institution in the years 2017-2022
- Member of the Editorial Board of the “Przedsiębiorstwo Przyszłości” Quarterly WSZiP im. H. Chodkowska
- Vice-President of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Organization and Management in Industry “ORGMASZ”
- Initiator and Organizer of the Great Gala of the Chamber of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises in Katowice, which for 20 years has been awarding the best companies and entrepreneurs in the following categories: “Craftsman of the Year”, “Company with Quality”, “Company with Future”, “Reliable Business Leader “
- Former vice-chairman of the Economy Committee, former member of the State Treasury Committee and the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee
- Manager of the Polish-Swiss project to support entrepreneurship in Poland. This project was appreciated by entrepreneurs who, thanks to it, broadened their knowledge and deepened their skills in the field of management and business operation of companies
Education and Internships
- 2020 - the title of professor in the field of social sciences in the discipline of management and quality science
- 2007 - Doctor of Economics in the field of management sciences, specialty: company management, Institute of Organization and Management in Industry “Orgmasz” in Warsaw, based on the dissertation “The role of strategic management in the development of entrepreneurship”
- Doctor of Economics in the field of economics, specialty: agricultural economics, Economic Academy in Wrocław, based on the dissertation “The role of agriculture in the food economy of the Katowice voivodeship and its share in meeting the food needs of the inhabitants”
- Master of Economics, University of Economics in Katowice, Faculty of Trade, Transport and Services, based on the dissertation entitled “Organization and quality of children’s nutrition on the example of Primary School No. 22 in Mysłowice”
Cooperations
- Sieć Badaczy Firm Rodzinnych FaBeRNet - https://fabernet.org/
- dr hab. Marzena Fryczyńska, prof. SGH
dr hab. Marzena Fryczyńska, prof. SGH
Marzena Fryczyńska is a professor at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Her research interests and work include human capital management, with focus on managerial competences, networking, competency assessment and development, career management, and sustainable work. She is a researcher, expert, project leader, and author for monographs and scientific journals. She regularly presents her research at conferences and during visits and scholarships at universities. As a lecturer, she inspires students to seek knowledge and motivates them for challenging work.
Positions held
- Chairwoman of Committee for Managerial Master Curriculum at SGH
- Manager of Postgraduate Study of Human Capital Management at SGH
- Member of Senate Committee for Curriculum at SGH
- Member of the Scientific Council of Management and Quality at SGH
- Member of the Scientific Council in the Collegium of Business Administration at SGH
Major Achievements
- 2021 Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics Award for Research Achievements
- 2020 Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics Award for Research
- 2019 Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics Award for Service
- 2016 Congratulatory letter from Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics, for the award of a grant by the National Science Center
- 2015 Letter of congratulations from Northeastern Illinois University (USA), for research work under the Youth Design Management Project
- 2015 Letter of congratulations from Northeastern Illinois University (USA), for involvement in the scientific endeavors of the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Management and Marketing
- 2015 Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics Team Award for Research Findings Publication: Human Capital Management. Processes. Tools. Applications, M. Juchnowicz (ed.) Polskie Wydawnictwa Ekonomiczne, Warsaw 2014
- 2013 Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics Team Award for Research Findings Publication: Network Enterprises. And Others Forms of Network Collaboration, Łobejko S. (ed.), Oficyna Wydawnicza SGH, Warsaw 2012. Fryczyńska M., Human Capital Competencies in The Network Enterprises. Opportunities and Risks
Education and Internships
- Sept.-Oct. 2016. University of Minnesota- Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis MN; St. Ambrose University, Davenport IW, Purdue University, West Lafayette ID, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago IL, USA.
- June – July 2015 Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea, Visiting Scholar Program during KNU Summer School,
- Jan. – June 2014 Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Courtesy Fellow, goal: Preparing Human Capital Management Course for SGH
- 2000-2003 Doctoral studies, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
- 11.2003 Doctor of Business Administration
- 1999-2000 Postgraduate Studies of Human Resources Management in Organization, Collegium of Business Administration, Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
- 1994-1999 Institute of Social Applied Studies, Warsaw University, Poland
- 06.1999 Master in sociology
- dr Beata Chmielewiec
dr Beata Chmielewiec
Academic teacher specializing in labor market issues and human capital management, author of numerous scientific articles, co-author of books, speaker at conferences.
In 2001-2007 - assistant at the University of Promotion in Warsaw.
In 1996-2000 - Accounting and Trade Specialist at the “Finans” Accounting Office in Warsaw, and then in 2001 - Personnel and Payroll Specialist at “Oskar International Trading” Sp. z o.o. in Warsaw.
In 2007-2008 - advisor to the beneficiaries of the Foundation of the Archdiocese of Warsaw Aid to the Unemployed and the Poor “Hope” in Warsaw.
In 2011 - the chancellor of the Academy of Journalism Melchior Wańkowicz in Warsaw.
Positions held
- Assistant professor at the Collegium of Business Administration at the Warsaw School of Economics.
- Head of Postgraduate Studies in Management Human Resources in the Organization.
- Member of the Collegial Program and Teaching Committee.
- Representative of the Polish Teachers’ Union in the Scientific Council of the discipline of management and quality science at the Warsaw School of Economics.
Major Achievements
- Honorary Badge of Craft - Craft - for merits along with the ID card of the Polish Craft Association
Education
- Graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and Postgraduate Studies in Social Potential Management and Personnel Consulting at the University of Trade and International Finance and the International School of Managers in Warsaw.
- dr Marek Laszuk
dr Marek Laszuk
Marek Laszuk, Ph.D. is an assistant professor employed at the Family Business Unit at the Institute of Enterprise of the Warsaw School of Economics.
His scientific interests include the issues of creating entrepreneurship. He has been associated with this topic for over 20 years. At SGH he runs an Entrepreneurship Incubator, where, thanks to the practical application of such methods as: StartCreativityUp, Customer Development, Lean Startup and Design Thinking, his students test their business ideas through real contact with the market.
At the same time, he maintains constant contact with business practice. He conducted design and development trainings, among others for PKO BP and Euro Bank. Implemented at PWPW S.A. intrapreneurship. The program covered 80% of the company’s employees (participation was voluntary) and generated over 100 initiatives annually. His doctoral dissertation was also devoted to the study of this phenomenon in Poland. He has professional experience in financial management, controlling, motivating, training as well as strategic and change management.
Positions held
- 2001 – 2007, assistant at the Entrepreneurship Unit, Warsaw School of Economics
- 2007 – 2016, Head of the Entrepreneurship Unit, Warsaw School of Economics
- 2008 – 2016, member of the Scientific Council of the KES, Warsaw School of Economics
- 2012, Member of the team preparing the Strategy of Changes at the Warsaw School of Economics in the years
- 2012 - 2015 in the wording compliant with the Regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of October 5, 2011. Journal U. No. 243 item 1446. Recovery program
- 2012 – 2016, Member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committee of the Warsaw School of Economics
- 2012 – 2016, Head of the team for supervision over the implementation of the recovery plan within the Senate Budget and Finance Committee of the Warsaw School of Economics
- 2012 – 2016, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Center for External Relations and Technology Transfer (formerly Center for Technology Transfer) of the Warsaw School of Economics
- 2014 until today, supervisor of the student organization Zrzeszenie Studentów Polskich of the Warsaw School of Economics
- 2015 until today, Course Coordinator: Entrepreneurship Training and Entrepreneurship Incubator
- 2016 until today, assistant professor at the Family Business Unit, the Institute of Enterprise at KNOP, Warsaw School of Economics
- 2022 until today, Member of the MBA Program Council for startups
Major Achievements
- 2002, Distinction for an organizational solution applied in practice, in the National Competition for the Improvement of Working Conditions organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy,
- 2007, Second degree individual award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for the doctoral thesis entitled “Creating internal entrepreneurship in the enterprise”
- 2011, Second degree individual award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for teaching achievements (Entrepreneurship training)
- 2011, Medal of the Commission of National Education for special merits for education and upbringing (No. 125809)
- 2013, Award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics, 2nd degree (collective) for organizational achievements (the preparation of the recovery plan of the Warsaw School of Economics)
- 2014, Second degree individual award of the Rector of the Warsaw School of Economics for teaching achievements (the project of the Entrepreneurship major)
- 2020, Inspiration of the year 2020 (Bachelor studies) - An award granted by the Independent Student Magazine Magiel, which annually organizes a plebiscite for the most inspiring lecturer at the Warsaw School of Economics.
Education and Internships
- 1997 – 1998, Free student (and co-organizer) of the Postgraduate Consulting Study at the Warsaw School of Economics,
- 1998, Master’s degree in Management and Marketing at the Warsaw School of Economics, diploma
- 1999, Postgraduate Studies in Management, University of Administration and Management, certificate of completion of postgraduate studies
- 2002, Postgraduate Studies in Entrepreneurship and Change Management, Warsaw School of Economics, certificate of completion of postgraduate studies
- 2006, Doctor of economics in the field of management sciences, College of Management and Finance at the Warsaw School of Economics, diploma
- 2008, Entrepreneurship Education Colloquium on Participant-Centred Learning, Harvard Business School and European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research, Course Completion Certificate
- 2009, Postgraduate Studies in Financial Management, Kozminski University, certificate of completion of postgraduate studies
- 2011 – 2012, The Strategic Leadership Academy, ICAN Institute and Harvard Business Publishing, certificate