Myths, Realities and Solutions for Conflict in Enterprising Families

Join Doug Baumoel, founder of Continuity Family Business Consulting and co-author of “Deconstructing Conflict: Understanding Family Business, Shared Wealth and Power”, for an eye-opening hour tackling the toughest questions about managing conflict in family enterprises.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience advising family businesses, Baumoel will debunk common myths about conflict, including the idea that “conflict is good” or that “if you’re having conflict, you need a psychologist.” He’ll share what truly drives conflict in enterprising families and why it can become so entrenched, emotional and damaging.

This webinar will explain the crucial distinctions between disagreements, disputes and deep-seated conflicts — and how to approach each effectively. It will also provide insight into when and how to bring in outside professionals such as mediators, therapists, consultants, or coaches — emphasizing that matching the right support to the underlying issue is key.

Whether your family enterprise is navigating growing pains, generational transitions or unspoken tension, this session will offer clarity, practical tools and guidance for fostering stronger relationships and better outcomes.

In this webinar, you will:

• Understand the Role of Support Professionals: Learn how mediators, psychologists, consultants, litigators and coaches can each help — or hurt — depending on the situation.
• Recognize Systemic Identity-Based Conflict: Gain insight into deep-rooted, identity-driven conflict and how to identify and respond to it in your own family enterprise.
• Learn to Prevent Escalation: Discover simple frameworks and skills to spot early warning signs and resolve tensions before they escalate.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools for resolving conflict and strengthening your family enterprise.

Date and Time

Thursday, May 22, 2025
2 PM ET | 11 AM PT
60 minutes

Doug Baumoel

Founder, Continuity Family Business Consulting

Doug Baumoel founded Continuity Family Business Consulting in 2003. His expertise included family business, family office and governance. As co-author of “Deconstructing Conflict: Understanding Family Business, Shared Wealth and Power”, he brings unique skills and perspective to families in conflict. Baumoel holds an MBA from Wharton, a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell and was Fellow Distinction of both Family Firm Institute (FFI) and National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). He is a Scholar with Cornell’s Smith Family Business Initiative, earned certificates in Mediation (MCLE) and Director Professionalism (NACD). Additionally, he received the FFI 2023 Interdisciplinary Award.

David Shaw

Publishing Director, Family Business Magazine

David Shaw is the publishing director for MLR Media. He also co-founded and serves as conference director of the Transitions conferences, the Private Company Governance Summit and Family Business Legacy.

David writes frequently on governance issues for public and private companies, and develops and maintains close relationships with multi-generational family-owned businesses. He is married, with two grown children.