Trouble At The Top?

Even senior leaders encounter friction, strained relationships & communication challenges.

When the stakes are high, understanding the dynamics of disagreement can make the difference between deadlock and progress. Our half-day executive workshop shows you how to turn friction into strategic advantage.

Senior leaders at executive or C-level are highly skilled and experienced, but not always on the same page.

How does this happen? More importantly, how can we bridge the gap and get aligned?

Alignment is not always easy, especially when strong opinions and differing priorities come into play. That's where we come in.

Dynamics of Disagreement Workshop

Led by two experts in neuroscience, workplace conflict, psychology and negotiation, this workshop equips senior leaders with the tools to:

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We can tailor our workshop to address any specific challenges your leadership team is facing, and our workshop can be delivered under NDA if necessary.

If you would prefer the session to take place at an off-site venue, we can arrange this (a venue fee will be payable).

If you would like to explore whether our workshop would be a good fit for your leadership team and their challenges, get in touch.

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Reinforcing relationships

Conflict at senior levels can be highly damaging - not only to the working relationships between leaders but also on business operations.

This workshop provides senior leaders with tools and strategies to resolve friction, secure positive outcomes, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Exclusive access to our experts

Our workshops are private and exclusive to each client, creating a confidential and safe space for your leaders to work directly and personally with our experts.

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Dr Marcelle Crinean
PhD, CHPC, HPD, CNHC Reg.

Marcelle specialises in high performance, leadership dynamics, and executive coaching. She is an expert in neuroscience, workplace psychology, and the behavioural factors that drive performance under pressure. Marcelle is regularly invited to speak on executive wellbeing, resilience, and optimising decision-making in high-stakes environments.

Marcelle holds a doctorate in psychology, is an accredited high performance coach and a clinical psychotherapist. With over two decades of experience working with senior leaders, Marcelle combines scientific insight with practical strategies to help executives manage friction, improve collaboration, and achieve sustainable success.

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Jim Moore

Jim specialises in workplace conflict & investigations involving sensitive issues. He is an expert at employee relations and employment law, and is regularly quoted in the media.

Over the years, Jim has dealt with a number of issues involving C-level  executives, ranging from conflict management to allegations of misconduct.

Jim is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a qualified mediator with the Civil Mediation Council (CMC), and also a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS).

Interested in arranging a workshop for your leadership team?

Workshop Fee:

£3,500* half-day, in-person session
Delivered on your premises**
Up to 8 delegates per workshop
Duration: ~4 hours
* Prices exclude VAT & travel
** External venues for an additional fee

Register your interest and we'll get in touch to discuss scheduling an exclusive workshop tailored to your leadership team.

This high-impact & engaging half-day session covers topics including:

  • Friction at the top - how differing perspectives, personalities, and power dynamics create misalignment
  • Diagnosing disagreement - recognise the early signs before discussions derail
  • Managing emotions & control -  strategies for staying composed under pressure
  • Reframing resistance - turn disagreement into collaboration
  • Resolving friction - how to de-escalate tension and restore alignment

Conquering conflict

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A number of notable brands have featured in the news due to boardroom battles over the years. Even if conflict at the top doesn't make the news, it still causes huge tension within organisations.

The impact of dysfunctional relationships within a senior leadership team is almost always felt within the hierarchies reporting in to those leaders.

Our workshop can equip senior leadership teams with the skills they need to avoid internal friction significantly damaging brands, operations, and revenue.

We're only able to run a limited number of workshops due to our experts' engagement workload.

If you would like to explore whether our workshop would be a good fit for your leadership team and their challenges, get in touch.

We can deliver a workshop under NDA if there are specific challenges you want to address.

We will respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Want to know more?

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