Leading a Turnaround in a Struggling Unit
Taking over a unit that is failing means fixing performance while morale is at its lowest. This course covers diagnosing quickly, stabilising the basics and rebuilding confidence without pretending the problems are not real.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The first two weeks: listening and diagnosing
- 02Stabilising the basics before improving anything
- 03Triage: what to fix now, later or never
- 04Being honest about the situation without destroying morale
- 05Staff who are part of the problem
- 06Quick wins that buy credibility and time
- 07Sustaining recovery once attention moves elsewhere
What you will gain
- Diagnose a struggling unit quickly and honestly
- Stabilise the operational basics first
- Decide what to fix now and what to leave
- Rebuild confidence without denying the situation
- Handle staff who are part of the problem
- Show early progress to buy time for the rest
Who should attend
- Managers taking over an underperforming unit
- Senior operational leaders
- Turnaround and interim managers
- Executives overseeing recovery
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 18 to 20 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 6 to 8 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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