RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Tips from the Trenches JF Turnaround Management FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 26 OP 36 VO 2003 IS 1 A1 Steven L. Victor YR 2003 UL http://guides.pm-research.com/content/2003/1/26.abstract AB What are the consistent issues that confront turnaround engagements? What are the tools and attributes with which seasoned turnaround professionals must be thoroughly familiar? Although many turnarounds may be quite complex, and all are at least in some way unique, presented in this piece are a set of baseline issues that encompass the turnaround business: 1) The importance of early intervention; 2) Realizing that bankruptcy is not the only option; 3) The power of communications in the turnaround process; 4) The usefulness of an ever-evolving budget during the turnaround; and 5) Understanding the role of creativity in the process.