The Overboard Protocol™

A 60–90 Day Fixed-Scope Protocol for Structural Repair and Negotiated Transitions

The Unravelling Map™ delivers clarity. The Overboard Protocol™ delivers the outcome.

This is the execution phase. It is the structured, fixed-fee process for implementing the solutions we identified in the diagnostic. We move "From Deadlock to Decisions" and "From Drift to Done". That’s when you need The Overboard Protocol™.

Mandatory Prerequisite: The Overboard Protocol™ is the execution phase of our work. All clients must complete The Unravelling Map™ diagnostic before engaging this service.

This Is the Structural Repair

In the diagnostic phase, we separated the symptom (the immediate crisis) from the disease (the underlying structural break).The Overboard Protocol™ is the structural repair and rehab.

This is where we go beyond talk and build the solution. We use the ALIGN → ACT methodology to fix the deep issues that caused the breakdown. We don't just resolve the dispute; we fix the system that caused it.

The 2-Phase Execution Process

This is not a long, drawn-out consulting engagement. It is a fixed-scope, 9-step protocol designed to be completed with pace and commercial rigour.

Phase 1: ALIGN (From Deadlock to Decisions)

This phase is about getting all parties to a clear, documented, and unambiguous agreement.

  • Put Parties on the Same Page: We use the 'Map' as our single source of truth, cutting through the emotional fog.
  • Negotiate Commercial Terms: We use 3 decades of courtroom-tested foresight to facilitate the hard conversations. We focus on commercial reality, not emotional escalation.
  • Structure Clear Agreements: We document the who, what, when, and how of the transition, exit, or realignment, leaving no room for misinterpretation.

Phase 2: ACT (From Drift to Done)

This phase is about executing the agreement with pace and accountability, ensuring the transition is clean and final.

  • Lock in Timelines: We assign firm dates and accountabilities to every action item.
  • Drive Transition: We act as the calm, external operators to ensure momentum is maintained and the process doesn't stall.
  • Ensure Full Execution: The protocol is finished only when the terms are met, the transition is complete, and the new structure is stable. We deliver a clean endpoint.

The Outcome: A Business Worth Running Again

Completing this protocol delivers a "negotiated transition delivered and completed".

You get the tangible outcome you need—a structured exit, a realigned team, a resolved dispute—without the value-destroying machine of the legal system.

This is the work that restores not just control and value, but the "intrinsic satisfaction of leading a thriving firm".

Your Path to Stability Starts with a Map

We don't execute without a plan. The Overboard Protocol™ is the solution, but The Unravelling Map™ is the mandatory first step.

It provides the clarity, facts, and viable options we need to execute a clean, commercial, and controlled transition.

Execution Requires a Map

You are ready to execute the solution, but our process is designed to prevent costly missteps. We never execute without a plan.

The Overboard Protocol™ is the execution phase, but The Unravelling Map™ is the mandatory first step.

Your path to a clean, commercial, and controlled transition starts with a clear, objective diagnostic.

Start with Step 1: The Unravelling Map™