Harvard Business

JULY 9, 2018

And the number of business coaches worldwide has zoomed more than 60% since 2007, according to one coaching association. One CEO we worked with was known for his smart turnarounds of a large media company. Stymied, we suggested that we observe the next executive team meeting. In the U.S. Suddenly, all was clear.

Development 48

Development Turnaround Company Resources 48

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A private equity group led by TPG bought the company in 2007; at the time SCA had suffered more than four straight quarters of declining profits. However, Hayek didn’t push training on them. He held them accountable for meeting sizable improvements, but he also supported the team during challenging periods.

Company 28

Company Engineering Turnaround System 28

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The quickest way to spring the short-term trap is to set overly ambitious targets — the kind that make the CEO a hero with investors in the short term, but threaten the long-term plan by, for instance, skimping on scheduled maintenance, cutting R&D investment, and shrinking travel and training budgets.

Metrics 30

Metrics Study Financial Operations 30