Stage 1: Facts related to the problem situation.
Four people come together on a new venture; they happen to be family members.
They are engage in selling olive oil as a family business for years and now wish to expand.
Initial enthusiasm and zest for “Tapenade” gives away to frustrations and strained relations.
Each member starts off with a given specific role: Barb investigates on other farms engaged in a similar activity, Barry researches on new machinery requirements, Christine a business plan, and Carl on a marketing plan for the new venture. Conflict between Carl and Christine on ownership of the business and lack of clarity of their future roles. Both are ...
