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A glance at the strength of German family businesses
Schloss Torgelow and the Kurpfalz Boarding School are among the 50 German family businesses featured in the new book “The Secrets of German Family Businesses” by Prestel Publishing. The publication will be released at the end of 2025 and focuses on those companies that have shaped Germany’s economic success and stability for decades.
Why Family Businesses Are So Special Family businesses are considered the backbone of the German economy. They stand for reliability, a sense of values, innovation, and long-term thinking. The book illustrates why they play a special role in times of global change and economic uncertainty. It combines well-researched essays, personal experiences, and 50 company portraits, showing how tradition and forward-thinking can be connected.
A special award for the two boarding schools Schloss Torgelow and the Kurpfalz-Internat are pleased to be included in the 50 company portraits. Both schools have been run by the Lehmann family since their founding, representing not only excellent education but also an entrepreneurial mindset characterized by continuity and personal responsibility. The focus of the educational work at the boarding school and in the school is the mission to accompany children and young people on their journey to adulthood. This is done with a strong team that shapes the school as it should be: small classes, dedicated and competent colleagues, and a preparation that enables young people to confidently carve their path after school.
What values underpin success The articles make clear what themes constitute the strength of German family businesses. These include the courage to change, the ability to adapt to technological and social developments, and a firm embedding in a value-oriented corporate culture. Sustainability, growth, future viability, and a sense of responsibility also play a role, as do professional structures that have become standard in many family businesses today.
What this award means for the school and boarding school For Schloss Torgelow and the Kurpfalz boarding school, being included in this book is not just an honor but also a confirmation of daily work. Both boarding schools demonstrate how powerful a clear stance, a high standard of quality, and a responsible approach to young people can be. The book highlights how closely these values are linked to the tradition of successful family businesses and what contribution education makes to the future viability of the location Germany.
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