Description

This guide is for you if…

• A business partner, director, co‐founder or senior colleague has stopped engaging with you

• You’re worried that one wrong email could push things into grievance or litigation

• You want to invite them to mediation, but you’re not sure what to say or how to say it

• You’re an HR leader or adviser trying to help people talk, not just file complaints

Instead of guessing, this guide gives you clear, calm ways to open the door to conversation, without minimising the problem or agreeing to anything you’re not comfortable with.

What’s inside the guide

Inside, you’ll find:

Ten strategic approaches for inviting someone to mediation or a structured conversation

• Sample wording you can adapt for emails, messages or conversations

• A one‐page cheat sheet you can keep by your desk

• Guidance on when *not* to use this guide, and when to get legal or safeguarding support instead

Who it’s for

This guide is written for:

• Founders, co‐founders and shareholders

• Family‐owned businesses

• Directors, senior leaders and business partners

• HR leaders and advisers supporting high‐stakes disputes