Category: Turnaround & distress

Through the Fog – How to Think When the Rules Stop Working

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10Yz25DG5ieiMMVui6qRno?si=hA1C0w9JRjeaEF8llFV6Tg "The enemy of strategy is not volatility. It's false clarity." (Martin Reeves, BCG Henderson Institute) In strategy sessions and boardrooms, complexity often wears the mask of chaos. But not all chaos is created equal. Some forms of chaos are triggered by macroeconomic shifts or political shocks sudden, external forces that ripple across industries. Others... Continue Reading →

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The Corona Misconception

feature image for the article "The corona misconception" about the coronavirus and the economic shift is provoking

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3DeZQgrCVJrLDi0jx250EA?si=gQLLOj85QjS7BEyVSOS9PQ For Generation X, born between the mid 60’s and late 70’s, blessed with the illusion of everlasting growth, and the succeeding Millennials, spoiled by the amenities of the modern information society, COVID was a hard stop from full throttle. When talking about startups, thoughts are with the young Bill Gates, smiling at a police... Continue Reading →

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The Good Coach Wins The Game – The Chairman And Their Team

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h17eub0cvRvoFhzMKjOuc?si=CyIBvCJpQvKl5Ca7DeuhSw In professional sports, mental readiness is key for champions. This is highlighting the importance of being mentally balanced also for senior executives. The Non-Executive Board must observe and nurture the mental health of the firm’s top executives in addition to overseeing the firm and acting as the interface between shareholders and executive management, to create resilient and sustainable organizations. Executives are skilled, able, and well-meaning! Yet, in situations of rapid... Continue Reading →

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Flying On Sight – Leadership Under Heavy Cash Constraints

Airplane leaving smoke behind - Fliying on sight leadership under cash constraints

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HlheBDpBbJrNZ9G2TAWvk?si=0sLYh4tjQViU8VlVa9RZkw Cash constraints and scarce liquidity are notorious in Distress and Turnaround situations and often characterize situations of rapid change for many companies. Maneuvering under these conditions is often a question of discipline and applying the right tools in a timely manner. Challenges are faced on many levels of the organization, but ultimately it comes... Continue Reading →

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In Corporate Turnaround – Choose Your Battles Wisely

Soldier after battle - corporate turnaround choose your battles wisely

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RV4GxREwkZDqRLBnI1tbd?si=aoVz02LlSwO1dh1-mvUr4A High emotional engagement of the executive management can flaw the assessment of the situation of the firm and the decision, to discontinue an ineffective strategy. Yet, the lack of adaptability has been identified as a major reason for bankruptcy. This is intuitive, understanding, executives are maneuvering through vast uncertainties every day. In situations of... Continue Reading →

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