Business Turnaround Consulting
Supporting recovery from performance decline and financial crisis. From identifying root causes to planning and executing turnaround—with AI visibility and hands-on commitment.
About Business Turnaround Consulting
Turnaround success depends on speed and execution.
An elaborate plan means nothing if it doesn’t get implemented. Conversely, even a simple plan works when the people on the ground believe in it.
Business Turnaround Consulting supports companies facing performance decline or financial crisis. We accompany you from identifying root causes through planning, execution, and monitoring.
Why Turnarounds Fail
Many turnaround efforts stall midway for these reasons:
- Shallow root cause analysis — Looking only at symptoms, missing the real cause
- Plans that stay on paper — Elaborate plans mean nothing if the team doesn’t act
- No visibility — Can’t tell what’s progressing and what’s stuck
- Slow decision-making — Delaying problems until the best timing is gone
“Kicking the can down the road” is especially common in Japanese companies. We’ve seen many cases where people realized too late.
Our Approach
1. Structure the Root Cause
We thoroughly analyze “why this happened” across finance, business, and organization. We design solutions that address root causes, not symptoms. Get this wrong, and nothing else works.
2. Full Visibility with AI
Task progress, KPI trends, weekly cash flow changes—all visualized in real-time with AI. We create a state where you always know where things stand and what’s blocking progress. You can’t manage what you can’t see.
3. Committed On-Site Presence
A turnaround plan can’t be executed with “paper correctness” alone. We face the anxieties and resistance on the ground, visiting weekly to support executable recovery. People don’t move without buy-in.
4. Cross-Functional Integration
Turnaround requires integrating Finance (cash flow, debt restructuring), HR (staffing, retention), and Labor (workforce adjustment, legal requirements) holistically. Miss any one of these, and the turnaround stalls.
Service Areas
| Area | Support |
|---|---|
| Current State Analysis (DD) | Financial, business, legal due diligence; root cause identification |
| Turnaround Plan Development | Revenue improvement, cash flow enhancement, financial restructuring |
| Financial Institution Relations | Rescheduling negotiations, creditor coordination, sponsor search |
| Execution Management (PMO) | Progress tracking, weekly monitoring, course correction |
| Organizational Restructuring | Staffing optimization, unprofitable business disposition, org design |
| Normalization Support | Repayment normalization, new financing, sustainable management structure |
Typical Turnaround Timeline
Initial Phase (1-2 months) → Current state, root cause identification
Planning (2-3 months) → Turnaround plan, financial institution coordination
Execution (6-18 months) → Plan execution, weekly monitoring
Normalization (12-24 months)→ Repayment normalization, sustainable structureWho This Is For
- Performance declining but unsure where to start
- Cash flow is tight and need to negotiate with banks
- Have a turnaround plan but the team isn’t executing
- Want an objective external perspective on root causes
- Struggling with decisions on headcount or business exit
Connection to Business Succession
Many cases consider succession after turnaround. When needed, we combine with Business Succession Support to support from turnaround through succession.
Contact Us
Feel free to reach out about turnaround challenges. We start with understanding your situation and propose the right scope of support.