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Is your once-thriving organization stuck? Is your team on life support, unable to deliver on its potential? Is your initiative or campaign limping along instead of sprinting ahead? Lisa Gable, turnaround mastermind, offers a clear-headed, straightforward method for getting you back on track.

For more than 30 years, Lisa Gable has been called to turnaround failing organizations—businesses, teams, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government projects—and solve seemingly intractable problems. From Silicon Valley to Washington DC, she’s seen it all. Over time, she’s learned the key to course-correct when things go South is applying the discipline of process engineering—carefully reevaluating everything your organization does and how it does it—with diplomacy and humanity, taking care of relationships and forging strong partnerships.

In Turnaround, Gable shares her simple but powerful method for breathing new life into the most troubled ventures:

• Visualize the future—don’t fix what’s there; start from scratch.
• Break down the present—ditch what isn’t working; keep what does. 
• Create a path to your future—map out critical decision and actions needed.
• Execute with confidence and diplomacy—speed up by partnering well with others.

At a time when dizzying innovation cycles, hyper competition, and a global pandemic have made survival more challenging than ever, Gable’s time-tested and industry-proof method will give you the tools to turn your ship around and a chart a course to success.

Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South is a practical guide to help businesses and individuals navigate through challenging times and emerge stronger. Written by renowned turnaround expert Dean Spitzer, the book provides a step-by-step framework for identifying and addressing the root causes of organizational decline, developing a comprehensive turnaround plan, and implementing it effectively.

The book begins by emphasizing the importance of early intervention and recognizing the signs of trouble before a crisis hits. Spitzer then takes readers through a systematic process for assessing the current situation, identifying weaknesses and opportunities, and setting realistic goals for improvement. He stresses the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses all aspects of the business, from operations and finance to marketing and human resources.

Spitzer also emphasizes the importance of effective leadership and communication during a turnaround. He argues that leaders must be able to inspire and motivate their teams, communicate a clear vision for the future, and create a culture of accountability. Open and honest communication is essential for building trust and buy-in from all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.

The book provides numerous real-life case studies and examples of successful turnarounds across various industries. These case studies illustrate the principles and strategies discussed in the book and offer valuable lessons for businesses facing similar challenges. Spitzer also includes practical tools and templates to help readers apply the concepts to their own organizations.

Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South is an essential resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone facing adversity. It provides a roadmap for navigating through difficult times, overcoming challenges, and emerging stronger than ever before. With its practical advice and inspiring stories, the book offers hope and guidance to those seeking to turn things around.