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Supporting Families in Conflict

Learn the nature of conflict, the techniques and advantages in dealing with conflict as the family business works through their challenges in development.

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Course Overview

After gathering and summarizing critical data about the family, individuals, and their business, the advisor can evaluate the appropriate interventions to support their clients. This course will show the goals, questions, desired outcomes, risks, and potential problems of the consulting process.


The consultant will learn the nature of conflict, the techniques in dealing with conflict, and the advantages of embracing conflict as the family business works through their challenges in development.


Approved for 7 Practical Skills by the Oregon Bar Association, ID #97849


Course Format

This self-paced course offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience, combining interactive elements such as games, flashcards, video content, real-world case studies, and curated readings. Participants have the flexibility to progress at their own pace, while interactive games and quizzes reinforce key concepts and track progress. Flashcards, expert-led videos, real-world case studies, and carefully curated readings deepen knowledge.

This course is part of the Advising Family Business program.

Price

$99

Course Details

Units 0.1 CEUs / 1.0 PDUs

Location Online Courses

Course Type Self-Paced

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Classes Start Available Anytime

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What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of conflict
  • Learn the advisor’s role in a conflict situation
  • Apply strategies for constructive conflict and resolution approaches
  • Manage typical family business conflicts

Your Instructor

Ted A
Paterson

Director, Center for Family Enterprise; L. W. "Bill" Lane Professor in Family Business Management; Associate Professor of Management; Senior Editor of Journal of Business Research

Ted A. Paterson, Ph.D. joined Oregon State University in 2015 and is currently an Associate Professor of Management. In 2020 he was named the director of the Center for Family Enterprise and the L. W. "Bill" Lane Professor in Family Business Management. He currently serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of Business Research. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in 2014. Prior to his doctoral studies he was a financial advisor for 10 years. Dr. Paterson's research interests center on positive organizational behavior, leadership, ethics, identity, and family business. He has taught a wide variety of management courses and currently teaches MGMT 552, Organizational Behavior.