All families and businesses experience conflict and those that survive practice the equivalent of controlled burns. By exposing and addressing simmering conflicts in managed situations, you can prevent the buildup of resentments that can burst out unexpectedly and result in a conflagration that destroys careers, relationships and companies.
Conflict resolution does not end with the identification of a solution. An agreed-upon solution is useless if there isn’t buy-in from employees and a plan for implementation. After working hard to reach agreement, it can…
Conflict in family businesses is no more common than heat waves in the desert. In fact, conflict is one of the most frequent reasons family businesses call on us for help. Conflict is nearly universal…
Conflict is an inherent part of any business. A family business, however, frequently means that conflict comes with a life-long history of prior conflicts, issues or complaints. On the surface it may appear that only…