About
Paragon Advisory Group provides private executive advisory services focused on conflict management, mediation, and negotiation in high-stakes environments.
We work with senior leaders, executives, and organizations facing complex disputes, difficult negotiations, and leadership conflict where outcomes carry operational, financial, or reputational consequences. Our work is discreet, structured, and grounded in practical decision-making rather than theory or generic frameworks.
Our advisory engagements support executives navigating internal conflict, board and leadership team alignment issues, partner and joint venture disputes, and consequential negotiations involving multiple stakeholders. We operate across enterprise and government contexts, where clarity, judgment, and disciplined execution matter.
Paragon Advisory Group combines deep leadership experience with formal training in negotiation, mediation, and organizational conflict. Our approach reflects decades of experience in environments where decisions could not be deferred, misalignment had real costs, and trust was essential.
Engagements are typically short, focused, and private—designed to help leaders resolve conflict, regain alignment, and move forward with confidence.
Mr. Schrader is the Founder and Principal Advisor of Paragon Advisory Group. He provides executive advisory support in conflict management, mediation, and negotiation across enterprise and government environments. Mr. Schrader's background includes senior leadership roles in government and commercial contracting, strategic partnerships and joint venture management. He brings a practical, experience-based approach to complex decisions requiring clarity, alignment, and accountability.
In addition to his work through Paragon Advisory Group, Matt serves as a Senior Facilitator with Watershed Associates, supporting Fortune 250 level organizations with executive negotiation education and advisory services.