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? And what lessons can be learned from previous downturns and how organizations managed during those times?

Part 1: Surveying the damage [PDF, 1.736 Kb]
Part 2: Getting through the crisis [PDF, 1.252 Kb]
Part 3: Looking beyond the crisis [PDF, 4.874 Kb]
Part 4: The future business environment [PDF, 2.860 Kb]

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