Corporate Restructuring and Turnaround Strategies

Duration: 7 Days
Target Audience: Senior executives, board members, financial officers, and managers involved in restructuring or turnaround initiatives
Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Corporate Restructuring and Turnaround Strategies
Format: Hybrid (Online/In-Person)

Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Restructuring and Turnaround

• Objective: Understand the fundamentals of corporate restructuring, its types, and the role of turnaround strategies in revitalizing struggling organizations.

Topics:

• What is Corporate Restructuring? Key Concepts and Types

• Indicators of Organizational Decline and Financial Distress

• The Role of Leadership in Turnaround Efforts

• Interactive Session: Assessing early warning signs within participants’ organizations

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Overview of corporate restructuring and turnaround fundamentals

• Case Study: Examples of companies that successfully restructured or turned around

• Workshop: Participants analyze warning signs in hypothetical scenarios

Day 2: Diagnosing the Problem and Analyzing Financial Health

• Objective: Equip participants with techniques to diagnose root issues, assess financial health, and evaluate restructuring needs.

Topics:

• Conducting a Situational Analysis

• Financial Health Assessment and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Understanding Cash Flow and Liquidity Challenges

• Interactive Session: Conducting a financial health assessment

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Techniques for situational analysis and financial diagnosis

• Case Study: Organizations that used diagnostics to guide restructuring

• Workshop: Participants perform a financial assessment based on sample data

Day 3: Designing a Restructuring Plan

• Objective: Learn to create a structured restructuring plan that aligns with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.

Topics:

• Components of a Restructuring Plan

• Setting Objectives and Identifying Key Stakeholders

• Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Restructuring

• Interactive Session: Drafting a restructuring plan outline

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Essential elements of a successful restructuring plan

• Case Study: Examples of companies that implemented structured plans

• Workshop: Participants draft an outline of a restructuring plan for a hypothetical organization

Day 4: Financial Restructuring and Debt Management

• Objective: Explore financial restructuring techniques, including debt management and capital restructuring.

Topics:

• Debt Restructuring Options: Refinancing, Debt-Equity Swaps, and Negotiations

• Equity Adjustments and Capital Restructuring

• Negotiating with Lenders and Creditors

• Interactive Session: Designing a debt restructuring strategy

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Financial tools and options in restructuring

• Case Study: Companies that used debt restructuring to achieve turnaround

• Workshop: Participants create a debt restructuring plan based on a provided scenario

Day 5: Operational Turnaround Strategies

• Objective: Learn effective operational strategies for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing profitability during restructuring.

Topics:

• Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement

• Streamlining Processes and Workforce Optimization

• Enhancing Revenue Streams and Profitability

• Interactive Session: Developing an operational turnaround plan

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Operational strategies for driving turnaround success

• Case Study: Organizations that achieved turnaround through operational changes

• Workshop: Participants design an operational strategy to streamline processes and boost profitability

Day 6: Managing Stakeholders and Communication During Restructuring

• Objective: Learn strategies for managing communication and maintaining stakeholder confidence throughout the restructuring process.

Topics:

• Communicating Change Effectively with Stakeholders

• Managing Employee Morale and Engagement During Restructuring

• Building Trust with Investors, Creditors, and Partners

• Interactive Session: Developing a communication plan for restructuring

Learning Activities:

• Lecture: Best practices for stakeholder communication during restructuring

• Case Study: Examples of effective communication strategies in restructuring

• Workshop: Participants create a stakeholder communication plan for restructuring

Day 7: Capstone Project: Crafting a Comprehensive Turnaround Strategy

• Objective: Apply course learnings to develop a comprehensive turnaround strategy, integrating financial, operational, and communication elements.

Topics:

• Presenting a Turnaround Strategy to Stakeholders

• Peer Review and Feedback

• Key Takeaways for Leading Successful Turnarounds

• Certificate Ceremony and Reflections

Learning Activities:

• Capstone Project: Participants develop and present a turnaround strategy for a hypothetical organization

• Peer Review: Teams provide feedback on each other’s turnaround plans

• Certificate Ceremony: Award certificates of completion

Key Features of the Course:

• Expert Faculty: Taught by turnaround experts, financial advisors, and senior leaders experienced in corporate restructuring.

• Interactive Learning: Includes practical workshops, case studies, and group exercises to apply concepts.

• Capstone Project: Participants leave with a detailed turnaround strategy that incorporates financial, operational, and communication elements.

• Certification: Recognized certificate of completion, signifying expertise in corporate restructuring and turnaround strategies.

Outcome:

Participants will gain the skills to lead successful corporate restructuring, develop turnaround plans, manage stakeholders effectively, and drive organizations back to financial and operational health