Consulting
Focusing on the unique complexities of family-owned and closely-held companies, Diver helps clients as they build and manage their companies. Utilizing over 35 years of business experience, Diver applies his skills and experience as he works with company leaders and/or employees on a broad range of engagements including the following:
Guiding through governance procedures, family process and norms and/or succession planning
Enabling families to enjoy the benefits of family business and provide for healthy family conversation and dynamics for all family members (those in the business and those who are not).
Supporting the identification of a leadership team to take over the operation and a plan for equity transfer
Providing guidance for family and company communication and coaching support for the new leadership
Offering guidance on exiting of a company member and directing to resources needed to put plan together
Establishing a common set of company objectives and a path to achieve them
Coordinating and quarterbacking accountants, corporate lawyers and estate lawyers to meet business objectives
Facilitating needed discussions to establish goals and vision including a path to achieve them
Mentoring small companies to develop business skills
Assisting business partners in transitioning leadership to next generation or to others