{"product_id":"the-six-month-fix-adventures-in-rescuing-failing-companies-hardcover","title":"The Six Month Fix: Adventures in Rescuing Failing Companies - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Sutton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutor Garry Sutton ist einer der begehrtesten \"Krisenspezialisten\" in der modernen Geschäftswelt. Er hat fast ein Dutzend kränkelnder Unternehmen schon vor dem endgültigen Zusammenbruch gerettet, und zwar querbeet durch alle Branchen - von Sicherheitstechnik- und Druckereiunternehmen, über Entsorgungsfirmen, bis hin zu Raumfahrts-, Satellitenkommunikations- und Softwareunternehmen. In \"The Six Month Fix\" wirft Sutton einen Blick hinter die PR-Kulissen dieser Unternehmen und zeigt dem Leser, welche Krisensituationen er jeweils in den Griff bekommen musste, damit es mit dem Unternehmen wieder bergauf ging. Offen, humorvoll und kompromisslos beschreibt er hier seine \"Kriegsgeschichten\" und die Lehren, die er aus der Rettung angeschlagener Unternehmen gezogen hat. Profitieren auch Sie von der Erfahrung eines absoluten Profis. \"The Six Month Fix\" - das sind aufrichtige, klare und direkte Ratschläge für Manager, die sich der Herausforderung ihres Lebens stellen müssen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're the CEO of a struggling business, let's hope we never meet. I'm a turnaround guy. When I arrive, you leave, and profits return. This book shows how we can avoid that unpleasantness.\u003cbr\u003e --Gary Sutton, The Six-Month Fix\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Direct, funny, and brutally honest, Gary Sutton addresses executives of faltering businesses and provides proven tactics for stopping negative cash flow, turning a company around, and rebuilding profits in this practical book. His role as \"CEO du jour\" in eight different industries resulted in remarkable transformations--and now he shares his hard-hitting wisdom and unique perspective so that your company can experience a similar resurrection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Six-Month Fix gives you complete access to real-life, no-holds-barred examples, situations, and methods of fixing any company the right way, the first time. Whether your business is paralyzed by steep losses, or just breaking even but still losing ground to competitors, Sutton shows you how to reverse direction immediately and see results in six months!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mind you, this book is not for the faint of heart--Sutton is frank in outlining the gut-wrenching process of a turnaround, deliberately meant to frighten you into action and help your business avoid bankruptcy. This involves embracing change, defining realistic goals, and becoming smarter about risks you'll need to take once your business is back on its feet. Depending on your situation, Sutton directs you to the sections in the book you need to focus on right away, be it stopping the bleeding and stabilizing your cash, or shifting into the next gear to enhance profits and lift your company to new heights.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Business war stories in The Six-Month Fix guide management. You'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e * The difference between turnaround professionals who negotiate for creditors and those who work for shareholders\u003cbr\u003e * How to identify frauds (the \"unemployed CEOs\" and those finance firms) and avoid their maneuverings\u003cbr\u003e * How to know your customers better than they know themselves\u003cbr\u003e * Why top turnaround managers always fail to lead a business after it's been fixed\u003cbr\u003e * How to quit gambling with your company (Think you're not? You are.)\u003cbr\u003e * Ways to raise ethics and simultaneously boost profits\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This isn't just a battle for survival-- it's the fight of your life. And nowhere will you receive more straightforward, essential advice on winning than in The Six-Month Fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaim for The Six-Month Fix\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Finally: a turnaround guide that explains the nontrivial difference between those who work for debtors and those who work for shareholders, and gives readers a peek at why most turnaround guys should not stay for long.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- John Carrington, Chairman and CEO, WebSense\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Too many celebrate financial victory; too few dig into business tragedy. Ultimate success comes from saving the disasters, and this book tells exactly how.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Craig McCaw, Chairman, Nextel\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A solid turnaround guide from one who's been there.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Peter Ueberroth, Chairman, Contrarian Fund\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Hard-hitting, practical thrusts.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Philip Thurston, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business School\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Winning basics for sports, war, or business.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Don Drobny, Partner, Perot Systems\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Uncommon, in-your-face thinking that resurrects business.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Carole Rhoades, Vice President, Seaport Ventures\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Powerful. I reread it on trips.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Allan Shaw, Executive Director, MS Society\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Executives must read this.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Martha Demski, VP and CFO, Vical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGARY SUTTON has been a \"turnaround CEO\" for various firms, including printing, software, retail advertising, aerospace manufacturing, satellite communications, and online data storage. Currently, Sutton sits on two public and several private boards. Sutton also writes a column for a local business magazine, the T-Sector, and has authored several books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 9.14 x 6.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45346670411878,"sku":"9780471036265","price":75.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MUpyVGwrbFpUbGphbm5KTUQzeUJEdz09.webp?v=1774979206","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-six-month-fix-adventures-in-rescuing-failing-companies-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}