As a longtime writer for the Journal of Corporate Renewal , I was delighted to be asked to act as guest editor for this issue. Traditionally, TMA has had themes for each JCR issue. This year, it has moved away from them, in large part to make sure that the JCR can cover timely topics relevant...
When I last served as guest editor for the JCR , we focused exclusively on an industry familiar to most turnaround practitioners—construction contracting. This time around, readers have the opportunity to dive into a wealth of knowledge spanning a number of current and pervasive topics impacting...
Nonprofits are big business, with more than 1 million entities contributing 5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. The size and prevalence of nonprofits are also visible in the donations of time and treasure. Last year, more than 63 million Americans volunteered their services to...
George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Those words have a special resonance for those of us in the turnaround community, especially those who focus on retail. We have witnessed record-shattering e-...
A year ago, uncertainty was the pervasive concern for a lot of people across our industry. That uncertainty covered a number of areas, both economic and political, on our shores and others. Twelve months ago the outcome of the U.S. election wasn’t clear, the risks arising from Brexit were unknown,...
The first half of 2017 has proven to be a very busy time for the turnaround industry. We’re pleased to bring you a tremendous issue of the JCR , focused on private equity, with thoughtful perspectives on key considerations throughout a portfolio company’s life cycle. There are interesting articles...
Donald Trump emerged victorious in the most dramatic and polarizing presidential election of our lifetimes. The first 100 days of the new administration have come and gone, and Trump remains nearly as divisive as he was on the campaign trail. He continues to tweet his way to controversy after...
The retail sector continues to make headlines, with news of store closures and liquidations dominating the media. Factors contributing to this turmoil include: The vastly overstored and overspaced U.S. retail environment Globalization and the invasion of sophisticated international retailers The...
The Journal of Corporate Renewal serves the turnaround industry as a key resource, with content that provides relevant commentary on key trends in industry and finance. One of the constants in turnarounds is dealing with fraud and litigation. Fraud is often a critical part of a turnaround case...
It’s a particular pleasure to be guest editor for the March issue of the Journal of Corporate Renewal this year. The Journal continues to produce cutting-edge thinking and leading scholarship on opportunities arising from disruption in the U.S. economy and the world. The realm of corporate distress...
