Harvard Business

AUGUST 9, 2016

In phase one (buy and sell), PE investors looked for the equivalent of a “fixer-upper house” — a dilapidated company in a good industry that could be purchased at a discount and, after the business equivalent of some fresh paint and new appliances, resold for a profit.

Talent 70

Talent Real Estate Financial Operations 70

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Its management consulting services include CRM, finance and performance management, process and innovation performance, risk management, strategy, supply chain management, and talent and organisation performance services. A&M specialises in turnaround and interim management, performance management and business advisory services.

BearingPoint 99

BearingPoint Capgemini Strategy Strategy& 99

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2016

While some situations demand outside successors — such as a turnaround or a discontinuous shift in the industry and strategy – we believe that internal candidates remain the future CEOs-of-choice. CEO succession is an ongoing process designed to develop the talent pipeline — not an isolated event.

Leadership 70

Leadership Talent Turnaround Benchmarking 70

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 2, 2017

The benefit of bringing in specialist consultants is that they are likely to have experience solving similar problems and an understanding of industry best practice. Turnarounds. Restructuring is a niche service which requires specialized knowledge and industry experience. Image: Pexels.

Consulting 68

Consulting McKinsey Turnaround Information Technology 68

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

My experience with even the most successful global companies is that they’re between average and poor at developing future talent. The challenge is that you’re competing against every individual in your industry who wants to be a high performer.

Turnaround 70

Turnaround Interviews Development Management 70

Harvard Business

JUNE 15, 2017

Leading a turnaround requires much more than making a splash. In an age obsessed with the latest competencies, talent signals, and talent identification tools, it is easy to forget the basics, namely that a leader’s experience is a pivotal determinant of his or her effectiveness. Experience (still) matters.

Turnaround 71

Turnaround Leadership Case Study Case Studies 71

Harvard Business

JULY 9, 2018

The growth of the industry tells us so. So how do those who control the coaching purse strings — HR, talent managers, and other buyers — avoid throwing money away on uncoachable executives? One CEO we worked with was known for his smart turnarounds of a large media company. HBR Staff/Image Source/Getty Images.

Development 134

Development Turnaround Company Resources 134

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 17, 2016

” The tech industry’s combination of high-velocity competition, complexity, global talent, and interdependence among rivals makes it a truly unique environment, requiring a distinct set of leadership skills. How talent management is changing. A tenure of two years makes you an “old-timer.” Insight Center.

Talent 70

Talent Culture Turnaround Interviews 70

Harvard Business

MAY 5, 2016

Don’t think of assistants as gatekeepers; think of them as talent scouts, always on watch for extraordinary opportunities their executives would otherwise miss. Share other cases in which you’ve helped companies in their industry gain new competitive advantages, but never start the meeting assuming your offer is right for them.

Meeting 70

Meeting Turnaround Sales Marketing 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Disclosure: Although Avaya currently has no ties with Innovators International, my interest in Avaya’s remarkable turnaround was initially kindled by the dozens of conversations I had with many people at Avaya when the company was a partner with our organization.). And you do need to give a good team room to do their best.

Methodologies 70

Methodologies Agile Exercises Metrics 70

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Not seeking CEOs who value talent development. But CEOs at the best-run PE-owned firms we’ve worked with emphasize both recruiting and talent development. This July Founders Equity sold OSI to Jordan Industries. And they are quite selective of which individuals and which skills to invest in.

Company 70

Company Engineering Turnaround System 70

Prudent Pedal

JANUARY 28, 2020

Ask questions about production efficiency, turnaround times, collateral organization/dissemination, and costs. What new learning do you need to enable our firm to stay or get to the top of our industry? Are we using your talents to the fullest? If not, how can we leverage you more next year? What should I, as your manager, 1.

Marketing 52

Marketing How To Turnaround Meeting 52

1 to 1

AUGUST 18, 2021

To better understand this, let’s explore the 5 retail strategies that are defining the industry and unlocking success on all fronts. At-home hiring lets retailers dip into a wide talent pool of a diverse and highly skilled workforce when needed to support customer service and sales inquiries. Tap into the power of remote work.

Retail 26

Retail Strategy Strategy& Strategy 26

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Prior to landing the top job, female CEOs in the study worked in a slightly higher number of roles, functions, companies, and industries than men leading companies of a comparable size. This will also lessen the chances that talented women will leave. In essence, the women worked harder and longer to get to the same place.

Interviews 71

Interviews Benchmarking Case Interview Talent 71

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 10, 2016

IBM has been building a talent system that both aligns with and accelerates this phenomenon of the external disaggregation of work. How talent management is changing. Voser was impatient for a new experience which attracted him to ABB and there he learned a whole new level of turnaround leadership. Insight Center.

Development 70

Development Leadership Talent Agile 70