CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Founders Group – Business Succession Planning, Transition and Exit Planning Valuation

NAVIGATING BUSINESS CONFLICT – Family and Partner Disputes

We provide facilitation and support for families and business partners who are in conflict – either mired in the loop of unproductive discussions or litigation – or en route to that destructive cycle.
We begin this journey with bold clarity.
Our firm is not a fit if…
  • You are seeking revenge and retribution.
  • You are in conflict and have no interest in maintaining relationships with the other parties.
  • You can’t or won’t let go until you get a pound of flesh and a braggable financial fleecing.
Our processes are built for you if…
  • You are navigating a dispute and care deeply about preserving the connection during the process of resolving conflict.
  • You long for an equitable resolution that honors all parties – restoring ease in relationships and designing a path forward.
  • One of our favorite family counseling mottos is Hope is a great conversation. Our Conflict Resolution services extend this philosophy into a space where resolution meets preservation — helping parties find their way forward without irreparable relational damage.
Our philosophy and process overview

These services are not legally binding. We help all parties feel heard, respected, and understood.  If agreements resulting from the process are developed, they should be reviewed and finalized by each party’s separate, independent counsel.
With an eye toward preparation, context, and follow-through, we rely on curiosity to learn each party’s goals, motivations, and concerns. The process is efficient, yet respectful of the human dynamics at play. Specifics may include joint sessions, private conferences, physical or online tools, written summaries, and — when appropriate — assistance in drafting memoranda of understanding or term sheets.

When to consider facilitation for Conflict Resolution Services 
  • Entrepreneurial families navigating transition or dispute around generational transfers, succession strategies or the founder(s)’ exit.
  • Shared ownership or investment disputes within family systems or partnerships.
  • High-value business or contract disputes.

PROCESS STEPS

Introductory Meeting 
We listen and ask questions to gain a basic understanding of your particular situation and concerns. Where appropriate, we explain our process and set a time to meet with you and your trusted advisors.
Pre-Retreat Intake Process
Participants complete detailed online surveys and participate in private interviews to assess family and business dynamics, roles, and the underlying challenges and opportunities.
Two-Day Retreat
A carefully facilitated, structured experience designed to surface conflict, clarify positions, and develop a shared path forward. The retreat format allows for deep exploration and resolution — without legal posturing.
The Pre-Retreat Intake Process and Two-Day Retreat are offered for a total flat fee of $52,000.
Post-Retreat Follow-Up
When parties reach a resolution, we can serve as a neutral scrivener (or your Facilitation Counsel) to draft a memo of understanding. Each party’s own legal counsel (our firm for you if Facilitation) can collaborate or manage the drafting and/or review of the memo. The memo is not binding, but can be the foundational framework for future documents.