Small Business
Small businesses have limited resources to manage the complexities of running a business. It is not uncommon that one problem area affects the entire business. Conflict spread and escalation can happen overnight or relatively quietly over time. Our services can hone in on core problems and address them effectively to get your business running smoothly.
Top 6 Small Business Disputes
Staff turnover - For one reason or another you have a revolving door of staff members
Team dysfunction - Staff members argue and gossip
Poor production - Production is behind or not at expected levels
Department tension - Teams are not speaking with other teams
Customer service - Customers are not taken care of
Home life - Problems at home affect work
Now Offering Online Mediation
Benefits of Online Mediation
Not Recorded
Flexible Scheduling
Approachable: Meet from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office
Your party is paired with an experienced conflict resolution professional
Disagreements can cause considerable damage all at once or slowly erode business functions. It can be a cumulative effect. One disagreement may be harmless, but how does another disagreement build upon the first? Once the snowball starts, it must be managed appropriately.
Employment Investigation
OvalOptions helps companies, organizations and businesses address sensitive issues like harassment, discrimination and compliance complaints. Our experienced investigators provide an objective look into and analysis of such situations. We apply several methods in combination, dependent on our clients’ needs.
Mediation
Mediation among staff, management, investors, vendors, suppliers.
Facilitation
Guide and navigate internal meetings
Ventit
External Complaint Pathways and Service
HomeHelp
Provide assistance to staff for their home, private life
Training
2-4 Hour sessions in subjects related to conflict resolution and communication
Coaching
One-on-One tutoring in conflict management, communication, and other areas.