Keeping Morale Up During a Turnaround

Keeping Morale Up During a Turnaround

The HBR Executive Playbook on steering teams through disruption with empathy, recognition, and renewed energy. by Rachel DuRose

July 31, 2025

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When leading a turnaround, you’re tasked with charting a path forward for an organization in serious decline. It’s a high-stakes moment that requires a hard look at what’s no longer working, and a willingness to make difficult choices.

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