What is the main issue?

See context: organisational or managerial situation leading to a protected negotiated exit.

What is the context of the case?

33 years old; **Deputy GM** at **Smartjog** (founded 2002) acquired by **TDF** in 2007; within **Arkena** (Media Services, TDF). 11 years’ tenure; currently **Director of Quality** (support role) and member of **EXECO**. Executive **MBA at HEC** financed from bonuses; Media Services €65m revenue within TDF €1.2bn; cash‑consuming and not growing. Management reshuffle; €2m envelope to fund departures; CEO **J.S.** hints at a potential exit post‑MBA; no role at your level after the MBA; confidential start‑up project with a colleague.

What are the key takeaways?

A conflict‑free negotiation secures finances, protects health and reputation, and accelerates re‑employability — often with a better risk/benefit than litigation.

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HR Case Study: MBA to Entrepreneurship — negotiated exit & career protection

Q: What was NegoAndCo’s mission?

To design a strategy so the employer accepts an amicable termination (often called a 'conventional resignation') even when the initiative comes from the employee.

NegoAndCo case • HR negotiation • conventional resignation • re‑employability

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❓ What is the main problem?

The situation calls for a negotiated exit to protect health, reputation and future employability.

🏢 What is the background?

33 years old; **Deputy GM** at **Smartjog** (founded 2002) acquired by **TDF** in 2007; within **Arkena** (Media Services, TDF).
11 years’ tenure; currently **Director of Quality** (support role) and member of **EXECO**.
Executive **MBA at HEC** financed from bonuses; Media Services €65m revenue within TDF €1.2bn; cash‑consuming and not growing.
Management reshuffle; €2m envelope to fund departures; CEO **J.S.** hints at a potential exit post‑MBA; no role at your level after the MBA; confidential start‑up project with a colleague.

🎯 What was NegoAndCo’s mission?

Lead the employer to accept an amicable termination — often called a conventional resignation — while preserving the employee’s image and psychological health.

📈 Key success metrics

Severance

€380,000

Timing

Exit aligned with MBA completion

Reputation

Excellent relations; employer invested in new venture

Protection

Health and image preserved

💰 What were the results?

€380,000 **severance**.
Negotiation timed with MBA completion.
Relations remained so good the former employer **invested** in the new company.

🧩 What are the lessons learned?

In scenarios like this, a conflict‑free negotiation secures the financials, protects health and market image, and accelerates re‑employability — often with a better risk/benefit than litigation.

🚀 Conclusion: from risk to a secured exit

A tailored negotiated exit strategy turns uncertainty into a managed transition — financed and reputation‑safe.

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