Endorsements
Praise for Corporate Turnaround
Endorsers
What Leaders Say About This Book
Professor Philip Kotler
“Dr. Teng offers a promising and insightful programme for restoring life to troubled companies. His book contains a very important message for the many ailing companies in Asia and elsewhere, namely that there are workable diagnostic and therapeutic steps to cure the patient and restore health.”
Professor Vijay Mahajan
“This ground-breaking book expounds turnaround concepts such as surgery, resuscitation and nursing which are at the leading edge of turnaround management. A recommended reading for all business schools and executives interested in building strong enterprises.”
Dr. David Ahlstrom
“Corporate Turnaround provides clearly the steps needed to turnaround a firm’s performance in the challenging Asian environment, where numerous pitfalls await the uninitiated. A must reading for those interested in Asian business.”
Mr. Ronald M Bradfield
“Corporate Turnaround: Nursing a Sick Company Back to Health is a must-read for all businessmen whether the businesses they run are sick or not… Here is a book full of practical advice on how to nurture and regenerate an ailing company by someone who has actually done it more than once.”
Mr. Chou Fang Soong
“Many multi-national companies operating in Asia will find this book relevant in the Asian context… It provides a comprehensive plan for beleaguered companies to get out of the red as well as enjoy holistic and long-term recovery.”
Mr. Harry Chua
“This book is very practice oriented, extremely informative and an asset for executives in both ailing and healthy enterprises.”
Dr. Robin Lau
“Dr. Teng’s book is very useful, beneficial and a great panacea for many sick and weak manufacturing companies in Singapore and the world. The turnaround techniques are systematically presented, thought-provoking and inspiring. An excellent reference guide for businessmen, executives, professionals and people who are interested to improve their company’s performance.”
Mr. Peter K W Leong
“This book is a useful reference for corporate turnaround practitioners and a wealth of knowledge for those who desire to learn the craft from an accomplished individual.”
Mr. Lau Beng Chye
“The ingenious use of the medical analogy between a human being and a company distinguishes this from other corporate turnaround books. It is interesting reading and makes complex turnaround concepts easy to follow and recall. All CEOs, managers and executives are recommended to read this book.”
Professor Subhash Mehta
“Interesting, insightful and rewarding.”
Professor Kevin O’Brien
“Dr. Mike Teng has used his substantial experience in corporate rescues to write a book combining his own experience, western management theory and an Asian perspective to discuss successful approaches to turnaround situations. Its particular relevance to Asian business is an important contribution of this work by an author who has both practical experience and a strong academic background.”
Mr. Oei Hong Leong
“Dr. Teng’s book is practical, relevant and useful during this global economic slump. His three phases of corporate turnaround, namely surgery, resuscitation and nursing, are workable and applicable to the restoration of many sick companies in Asia. I would highly recommend this book to CEOs, managers and top civil servants who are trying to steer their organisations out of the economic doldrums.”
Mr. E C Ong
“This book will aid many multi-national companies operating in Asia. It shows the pathways to success as well as the risks and pitfalls involved.”
Mr. Jose Jesus F Roces
“Dr. Teng… has developed recipes that will transform a critically-ill corporate entity into a healthy organization… A must-read during these turbulent times.”
Mr. Gregory Tan
“Calling all CEOs and corporate managers! If you are looking for a good book to flip your company the right way round, this is THE one. It will guide you all the way from the beginning of your company’s journey right up to the point where it is full steam ahead. Truly inspirational.”
Professor Wee Chow Hou
“An easy to read and understand book that provides some interesting perspectives which includes the use of medical jargons and metaphors.”
Dr. Y Y Wong
“Corporate Turnaround, is a rare book. Dr. Mike Teng… is able to offer revolutionary insights that promise universal applications with total clarity.”
Professor Mike Wood
“Dr. Teng has written a practical and relevant book born out of his own leadership and experience in organisational turnaround. Leaders, university staff and students will find its international and local dimensions very helpful and the medical analogy innovative and instructive.”
Dr. Diana Young
“Many ailing small and medium enterprises will benefit from the information shared in this book. Those that are already doing well will also find this book helpful for scaling new heights.”