As Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, once stated, "Change before you have to." In the context of a corporate turnaround, this advice could not be more pertinent. The ability to pivot and reinvent in the face of adversity is a hallmark of resilient and successful companies. For Fortune 500 companies, a well-executed Turnaround strategy can mean the difference between market leadership and obsolescence.
Turnaround management is a response to corporate distress, a period when a business confronts challenges related to cash flow, debt, operational inefficiencies, or market competition. For C-level executives, it is imperative to recognize the early signs of distress and act swiftly. The process often involves restructuring operations, repositioning the business, revitalizing products, and most importantly, restoring stakeholder confidence.
In a recent study by McKinsey & Company, it was found that companies that initiated a turnaround strategy proactively, before a crisis was fully upon them, had a significantly higher success rate than those that waited until the eleventh hour. This statistic underscores the importance of early detection and intervention.
27-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 27-slides, Best for: Transformation and HR leaders designing behavior-driven reorganizations and execution plans during strategic change initiatives
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by tying organizational performance to behavior, offering a three-step framework—Purpose, Design Elements, Execution—that translates strategic goals into concrete behavioral changes. A concrete detail a buyer wouldn't guess from the title is that it includes slide templates for use in their own presentations and stresses challenging traditional design assumptions to enable a behavior-driven approach. The resource is most relevant for Transformation and HR leaders guiding large-scale change initiatives who need to align execution plans with clearly defined behaviors and outcomes. [Learn more]
24-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 24-slides, Best for: Executives, HR leads, and consultants planning headcount reduction and competency-based redeployment during restructuring
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by pairing a four-phase transformation model with 5 Critical Success Factors to guide restructuring decisions in a way that's clearly actionable. It outlines the CSFs—Strategic Focus, Continuous Communication, Participative Focus, Positions before People, and Focus on Competency—and includes a real-world Arizona Public Service case study to illustrate the approach. It's especially valuable for executives, HR leaders, and consultants guiding workforce reductions and redeployment during a restructuring program, offering leadership guidance and change-agent development to anchor the effort. [Learn more]
29-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 29-slides, Best for: HR leaders and OD teams designing multi-method redeployment assessments during organizational restructuring
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck differentiates itself by pairing a structured redeployment assessment framework with practical templates and workshop guides, turning restructuring theory into actionable steps. It details 6 assessment methods—existing performance management data, line manager performance ratings, competency-based interviews, OPQ personality measures, simulation exercises, and pertinent employee data—and provides ready-to-use templates for implementation. Crafted by seasoned consultants from McKinsey and Big Four firms, it’s especially helpful for HR leaders and OD teams planning pre-restructuring assessments or guiding redeployment efforts during and after restructuring. [Learn more]
16-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 16-slides, Best for: Executives and integration leads executing a 100-day post-reorganization effectiveness plan
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by translating a 100-day post-reorg effort into a four-phase blueprint rooted in Sibson Consulting thought leadership, focusing on Clarifying Value, Aligning Roles and Goals, Fixing the Operating Model, and Defining the Employee Value Exchange. It includes practical tools like the EVP Focus Grid and customizable templates to streamline planning and stakeholder messaging during a transition. This resource is most beneficial to executive sponsors and integration leads guiding post-reorganization initiatives where aligning value with people and processes is critical. [Learn more]
23-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 23-slides, Best for: HR leaders and managers rebuilding morale, role clarity, and retention after layoffs during restructuring
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out for pairing an Employee Reaction Matrix with a practical, step-by-step re-engagement plan tailored to post-restructure morale, including explicit categories like Survivor Relief, Survivor Irritation, Departure Grief, and Departure Happiness. It also provides reusable slide templates and a clear focus on training line managers to communicate, clarify roles, and sustain motivation while outlining a time, effort, and budget plan for rollout. It’s especially useful for HR leaders and managers responsible for stabilizing teams after layoffs, guiding usage in the weeks and months following restructuring. [Learn more]
$59.00, Excel workbook, Best for: CEOs, COOs, and HR leaders executing large-scale restructuring in organizations of 100+ employees
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This toolkit stands out by pairing an execution-focused restructuring playbook with a structured Excel-based template, curated by McKinsey-trained executives. It consolidates over 150 detailed SOPs across strategy, governance, HR, operations, finance, technology, and client management into ready-to-use Excel templates that address regulatory and governance considerations. It is especially valuable for leadership teams overseeing large-scale organizational change in 100+ employee firms, offering a practical, scalable resource to guide transitions from planning through implementation. [Learn more]
28-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 28-slides, Best for: Senior leaders and HR managing post-restructuring redeployment, assessments, internal placement, and severance planning
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out for its four-phase restructuring framework—Strategic Analysis, Structural Redesign, Redeployment, and Renewal—that couples planning with concrete execution steps. A concrete element is the integrated Employee Assessment System, featuring an Employee Selection Matrix to judge candidates against newly defined business needs. The deck is especially helpful for senior leaders and HR teams handling redeployment, internal placements, and severance planning, offering a structured path that aligns the redeployment process with strategic goals while maintaining fairness and transparency. [Learn more]
27-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 27-slides, Best for: HR and integration leaders conducting redeployment assessments during restructuring, focusing on scoring and feedback
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by presenting a structured redeployment assessment framework built around 5 core management areas, guiding both planning and execution during restructuring. It ships with concrete templates, including an assessment-team management template, a candidate-anxiety management script, a scoring system template, and a feedback-delivery framework, plus a step-by-step process checklist. It will be especially helpful to HR and integration leaders navigating redeployments who need a repeatable, auditable approach to assessments and timely, well-communicated feedback. [Learn more]
68-slide PowerPoint
$99.00
$99.00, 68-slides, Best for: China-based chemicals company senior leaders shaping an organization and channel restructuring to expand project business.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by delivering an end-to-end restructuring blueprint that pairs a detailed AS-IS channel assessment with a concrete path to a revised sales-channel and organizational structure aimed at growing project business. It notes the current split—80% through distributors and 20% via projects—with over 4,000 distributors, and outlines moving toward a 40–50% project share while implementing a dedicated key account management approach. This is most valuable for senior China-based leaders steering channel realignment and organizational integration to support growth into second- and third-tier markets. [Learn more]
22-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 22-slides, Best for: Corporate finance or tax leads planning restructuring or post‑merger integration needing entity, footprint, and supply templates
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by pairing 2 fundamental frameworks for restructuring with practical templates that tie tax considerations directly to structural decisions. It includes a model for analyzing tax rates and incentives across jurisdictions, along with templates for evaluating entity form and ownership, geographic footprint, and the timing of tax liabilities. It’s particularly helpful for corporate planning teams and integration leads who must plan restructurings or post-merger integrations with a clear view of tax efficiency and footprint implications. [Learn more]
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