Human Capital & Leadership in Turnaround Flashcards
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In a turnaround, 'span of control' reduction means:
Answer: Reducing the number of direct reports per manager to improve oversight and accountability during the recovery
Tighter spans of control during restructuring ensure that managers can closely monitor performance, quickly address problems, and maintain accountability across leaner teams.
What is the primary risk of retaining the existing management team that led the company into distress?
Answer: They may lack the credibility with creditors and the restructuring experience needed to execute the turnaround effectively
Management teams associated with the company's failure often lack credibility with creditors and may resist the difficult decisions needed because they are emotionally invested in past strategies.
Which HR practice is critical to managing talent during a workforce reduction in a turnaround?
Answer: Retaining high performers with targeted retention incentives while implementing necessary reductions through a fair, transparent process
Differentiating between high performers and low performers during workforce reductions preserves the talent needed for recovery while demonstrating fairness to those affected.
An 'organizational design' in a turnaround plan typically aims to:
Answer: Align the organizational structure with the simpler, lower-cost business model required for viability
The restructured organization must match the leaner business model, eliminating roles, layers, and functions that were appropriate for scale but are not viable at the company's new size.
During a turnaround, 'succession planning' for the CRO engagement should address:
Answer: When and how operational management will be transferred back to a permanent internal or external management team after stabilization
Successful turnarounds transition from crisis management to sustainable operations, requiring a planned handoff to leadership capable of executing the long-term recovery plan.
Employee communication during a workforce reduction should include:
Answer: Clear information about what is changing, why, what support is available, and what the path forward looks like for remaining employees
Transparent, humane communication during reductions preserves the trust and morale of remaining employees whose engagement is critical to the company's recovery.