How to Manage Co-Founder Conflict & Build High-Performing Teams
65% of startups fail because of co-founder conflicts. Yet, most founding teams make the mistake of avoiding tough conversations to "keep the peace".
True high performance isn't about avoiding conflict; it's about learning how to navigate it constructively.
In this session, Ellinor Sätterqvist breaks down group development psychology (Wheelan’s IMGD model) and uncovers why most teams only think they are high-performing when they are actually just polite.
During this lunch you will learn:
- Why conflict avoidance kills productivity: How unspoken tensions silently derail execution and destroy trust.
- The 3 core principles of aligned founder teams: Practical steps to replace implicit assumptions with explicit alignment.
- How to give tough feedback without drama: A simple 4-step framework to address friction early and build psychological safety.
- Actionable tools to get started: Practical templates and routines to turn co-founder relationships into a competitive advantage rather than a liability.
Whether you’re experiencing early friction or simply want to future-proof your leadership collaboration, this session provides the concrete tools to help your founding team thrive.
Limited spots, secure yours by signing up.
Be part of the solution.
September 29
12:00-13:00
Norrsken Stockholm
