Turnaround & Crisis

A turnaround or crisis assignment involves temporarily entrusting the management of an organization or critical function to an external executive, who is responsible for stabilizing the situation, restoring performance, and ensuring continuity.

When should it be used?

Rapid deterioration in results or cash flow

Social, industrial, or operational crisis

Management vacancy in a sensitive context

Need for immediate decisions

Role of the interim manager

Taking operational control

Making quick and sometimes transformative decisions

Restoring internal and external confidence

Implementing short-term action plans (30/60/90 days)

Deadlines and duration

Mobilization: 48 hours to 10 days

Initial stabilization: 30 to 60 days

Average duration: 6 to 9 months

Indicators monitored

Business continuity ensured

Reduction of critical risks

Improved operational performance

Compliance with recovery milestones

 

Interim management is a lever for security in crisis situations, when time, leadership credibility, and decision-making ability become crucial.