Succeeding in turbulent times: managing in a downturn

For senior managers and executives, navigating through a downturn has never been easy. But what does managing in a downturn mean? Is there a way to minimize short-term pain and maximize long-term competitive advantage? What costs should be cut and what should not? What lessons can be learned from previous downturns and how organizations managed during those times?

The Financial Times in association with KPMG have produced an exclusive four-part series entitled, Mastering Management: Managing in a downturn. The series is a comprehensive guide to the latest research and ideas on how to manage in a downturn. It features newly commissioned articles from the world’s top business thinkers.

The full series is available below. For further information on the series visit ft.com.

Series 1: Surveying the damage.

Series 2: Getting through the crisis.

Series 3: Looking beyond the crisis.

Series 4: The future business environment.

For further information on:

• Liquidity, cash and working capital;
• Reducing costs while maintaining performance;
• Managing organizational risk in tough times; and
• Looking for growth in uncertain times.

Please visit our Succeeding in turbulent times web site.