Turnarounds or corporate revitalization are the ultimate test of crisis management. In most cases, the stakes are high since the mere existence of the firm can be threatened when the company or its key employees are unable to quickly navigate change. Nearly all successful turnarounds involve bringing in new leadership, often an interim executive recruited specifically for a key role such as interim CEO, COO, CFO, or as Chief Restructuring Officer. The science applied to turnarounds begins with an in-depth financial and operational analysis to understand the firm's cash flows and operational procedures. This investigation, when conducted by an experienced turnaround professional, often yields immediate solutions aimed at reducing unnecessary expenses and maximizing revenues. Additional science is applied by methodically reviewing operations to identify further cost savings through the use of technology, by changing or enhancing process flows, reorganizing how work is conducted, modifying the firm's pricing of products and services, or finding ways to better serve client needs. The art of turnarounds involves people as well as their emotions and motivations. Everyone reacts to crisis situations in a different way. A true turnaround professional is keenly focused on the impact that changes and restructurings have on the team, since business improvement cannot occur without the full support of people. Key Benefits
CapabilitiesOur executives have a wealth of experience helping domestic and international turnarounds in many different industries, and can help your business in a number of ways: Capability 1: Interim Executive Leadership Numerous companies have already benefited by hiring our executives as Interim: CEO, COO, CFO, GM and other roles to help guide successful turnarounds. Typically, an interim role is a contractual relationship lasting 90 to 180 days, but can also be on a month-to month basis. Capability 2: Business Assessments Negative cash flow, declining profits, missed deadlines, or poor customer satisfaction are all readily identifiable symptoms indicating that there is a serious problem within a business. However, even though the symptoms may be obvious, many companies realize that they can not properly attack these problems unless they have a very clear idea of the root cause.
Capability 3: Change Management Project Once the root cause of poor business performance has been identified during a "Business Assessment" phase, the focus quickly shifts to identifying alternative corrective actions, determining the best course of action, and then appointing a qualified leader to guide the implementation and execution of the necessary change. Our executives are highly skilled and experienced at quickly identifying root causes, then making executive level presentations that outline alternative solutions and their corresponding risks, costs and benefits. Next, they facilitate rapid decision making, and can be appointed to change management leadership roles held accountable for successfully implementing solutions on time and under budget. These types of assignments are either flat fee, hourly, or may even include performance based fees where a portion of the fee is based upon the actual results attained for the business, such as cost reduction, increased revenue, etc. If you'd like to receive more information, please complete this form.
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