Family businesses
Where family, ownership and leadership meet.
- Succession and generational change
- Roles and responsibilities
- Conflicts between shareholders
Family businesses & start-ups
Mediation
Resolve conflicts. Move forward together. I help when conflicts block decisions and working relationships.
When conversations reach an impasse
Talking to each other again.
Personal relationships and business responsibilities can make conflict complex.
I help you clarify interests and develop solutions together. The decision remains yours.
Focus
Where I can help.
Start-ups
When shared ideas lead to different expectations.
- Conflicts between founders
- Decisions and working relationships
- Ownership and future direction
My approach
A clear process. Room for your solution.
As a neutral third party, I structure the conversation and involve all sides.
Impartial
Every perspective is heard.
Confidential
We agree how information will be handled at the outset.
Voluntary
You decide whether to take part.
Self-determined
You shape the outcome.
The process
Step by step towards clarity.
The format reflects your conflict and the people involved.
- 01
Clarify the brief
Agree on the goals, participants and a suitable format.
- 02
Understand perspectives
Identify the issues and the interests behind them.
- 03
Develop solutions
Explore and assess options together.
- 04
Record agreements
Define the outcome and next steps.
Your contact
Andreas Gossen
I support organizations in complex and critical negotiations.
Member of the advisory board of the Research Center for Business Mediation & Negotiation at TH Köln.
In brief
Your questions.
Can I get in touch on my own first?
Yes. We will discuss your situation and how the other parties could be involved.
Who decides on the solution?
The parties themselves. I guide the process and do not decide the dispute.
How does mediation differ from advisory work?
In mediation, I am equally committed to all parties. In negotiation advisory work, I support my client’s interests.
How long does mediation take?
That depends on the issues and participants. We agree on scope, format and fees at the outset.
The first step
Let’s talk in confidence.
We will explore whether mediation suits your situation and what could happen next.