Dispute Resolution & Mediation
Services
For TEAMS, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Coaching
· Dispute
· Strategies to
Identify Passion
· Strategies to
Achieve Purpose
· Visioning Process
(+ Implement It)
· Successions,
Acquisitions
& Mergers
· Facilitation
Services
For INDIVIDUALS
(Owners, Partners, Managers and/or Employees)
· Business
· Coaching
- Business
- Occupation
- Presentations
- Motivation
Before hiring a Lawyer
or considering Legal Action, Hire Us!
It's Faster & Less Expensive!
Every Dispute is unique!
Successful Resolution requires the Best Process
1. The most Effective Process
resolves all key issues - large & small
involves the best mix of people - internal & external
employs thorough approaches or methodologies
2. The most Efficient Process
in a minimum number of simple steps
with a minimum number of required people
in the shortest possible elapsed time
Successful Resolution produces the Best Results
3. The most Effective Results
answers the relevant questions - clearly
communicates the decisions - easy to understand
simple to implement - addresses each operation
provides a plan or a template for the future
4. The most Efficient Results
answers the relevant questions - clearly
communicates the decisions - easy to understand
simple to implement - addresses each operation
provides a plan or a template for the future
WHAT - In every business organization, from small single- owner firms through to large multi-nationals, there are a number of areas where disputes can arise.
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Ownership disputes between Owners, Partners, Silent Partners, Shareholders, the Board of Directors, the Board of Advisors, etc.
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Management disputes between Senior Managers, Partners, Silent Partners, Division Managers, etc.
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Advisory disputes with Professional Advisors - Financial Accountants, Tax Accountants, Auditors, Lawyers, Consultants, etc.)
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Funding disputes with Funding Sources - Angel Investors, Family Investors, Venture Capitalists, Banks, etc
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Employment disputes with Employees - including Non-Union Hourly, Salaried, Professionals Supervisors, Managers & )
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Labour Relations disputes with Unionized Employees and/or Owner-Operators
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Customer-type disputes with Major Customers, Customer Groups, Consumer Associations, Trade Associations, etc.
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Supplier-type disputes with the Suppliers, Channels of Distribution or their Supply Chains (Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, etc.)
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Contractor disputes with Contractors and Sub-contractors, Owner-Operators, Franchisees, etc.
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Government disputes with Regulators of all kinds
HOW - There are also a number of different approaches and methodologies that can be employed to minimize the time and expense of achieving a Successful Resolution. We are always ready to discuss and creatively address ideas for how to apply the best process
WHO - Silver Lining stands ready to provide you with the best dispute resolution professional available for your unique requirement. We have over 30 years of collective dispute resolution expertise but we will still search for better external resource people when the needs arise.
ENGAGEMENT - Dispute Resolution & Mediation services are generally provided under contract including some combination of analysis, recommendations, lead roles, support roles, communications, planning & implementation.
FEES - Fees are generally calculated on a per diem basis with approximately 30% of the estimated total payable upon engagement, 30% upon achieving resolution, 20% upon execution of any necessary documents and the balance upon completion. Ad hoc Dispute Resolution & Mediation services are provided for between $90 & $150 per hour depending upon the nature of the work.
There's always a Silver Lining!