Turnaround Interim Management

What Private Equity Partners want to see in a portfolio company turnaround plan

Published on August 3, 2025

When a portfolio company underperforms, private equity (PE) firms don’t panic, they pivot. The success of that pivot hinges on one thing: a robust, credible, and fast-acting turnaround plan. At International Executive Consulting LLC (IEC), we work closely with both PE operating partners and executive teams to craft and implement high-impact turnarounds. Based on decades of experience across industries from tech, manufacturing, professional services, to consumer goods and more, we’ve seen what […]

Turnaround isn’t only for failing companies, it’s the CEO’s best strategic reset tool

Published on July 9, 2025

The CEO should use turnaround strategies as their most essential strategic reset method which goes beyond helping failing companies Business literature commonly links turnaround initiatives with desperate corporate situations including declining sales and escalating expenses along with widespread employee terminations while executives fight to survive. A restricted interpretation of this term exists today and creates […]

The hidden risk in scaling: why growth without structure kills mid-market companies

Published on July 2, 2025

Every business owner dreams about expanding their operations. After surviving the startup phase and demonstrating product-market fit and earning customer loyalty you become eligible for the top prize. The majority of companies within tech and manufacturing along with CPG and professional services face stability threats when they experience rapid growth. International Executive Consulting LLC (IEC) […]

The real ROI of a fractional CEO, COO, CSO, or CRO in a $10M–$75M company

Published on June 27, 2025

Businesses generating $10M to $75M face mounting pressure from the unstable economic conditions to create profitable growth and execute complex transformations before deciding their future direction. These high-stakes situations frequently require executives to lead but most organizations lack the necessary leadership strength to win. The expense of hiring a full-time executive along with the prolonged […]

Turnaround vs Transformation: When is each strategy right for your business?

Published on May 2, 2025

In the life of every company, there comes a moment when business as usual is no longer sustainable. Revenue stalls. Margins shrink. Talent exits. Customer satisfaction dips. Leadership teams are forced to ask: Do we need a turnaround or a transformation? While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they represent very different strategic approaches, objectives, […]

Learn More About Corporate Restructuring and Turnaround Management

Published on June 21, 2022

Retrenchment: The retrenchment approach of turnaround management refers to a wide range of short-term actions to stabilize the organization, reduce financial losses, and address the causes of poor performance. Essentially, it is a strategy for reducing the scope of a company’s operations through downsizing, outsourcing, asset sales, the elimination of unproductive lines, and the abandonment […]

Effective Business Turnaround Services in 2022 | International Executive Consulting LLC

Published on April 24, 2022

Due to the worldwide economic downturn, business turnaround techniques are in higher demand. Clients of International Executive Consulting LLC’s restructuring advisors face strategic management issues that are common in today’s global market. Here are some details about our company’s business turnaround services and performance importance services: Business turnaround strategies can be a useful tool for […]

Interim Management – Outsource Corporate Management? | IEC LLC

Published on November 5, 2021

More and more companies are opting for the advantages of outsourcing in different areas of the company . Only at the management level does conventional thinking still prevail. But the interim management is generating interest. It can be seen that the temporary use of leadership experts in management is no longer so consistently ruled out. […]

Business Turnaround Strategies by an Interim CEO | IEC LLC

Published on September 8, 2021

Your company is unique, and any interim executive will recognize the importance of creating a custom plan to meet your particular needs. To do this, seasoned interim CEOs typically follow a multi-step process. Develop A Turnaround Plan With An Operational Roadmap: To know how to proceed, a turnaround specialist needs a clear understanding of where […]

Professional Business Turnaround Strategy for Professional Development | IEC LLC

Published on September 7, 2021

Maybe your company has cash-flow issues that you need to address. Or maybe you are facing a full blown financial crisis. You may not want to admit it, but when the warning signs are clear that financial turmoil is on the horizon, you have to face them. The worst step you can take is to […]