The Turnaround Management Society (TMS) has finished it’s most ambitious project to develop a standard for turnaround management practitioners. The project was set for three years and lead by Christoph Lymbersky director and lead project manager of the Turnaround Management Society.
Turnarounds are a very common situation that statically 30% of the listed companies on the NYSE run into within ten years. The research led by Christoph Lymbersky of turnaround cases suggests that a lot turnarounds are done in house by the companies themselves, few have professional turnaround help.

The Turnaround Management Society (TMS) awarded John M. Collard, Chairman of Strategic Management Partners, Inc. its coveted Certified International Turnaround Manager (CITM) – “Level D” qualification at its highest level. “Mr. Collard and his company have done an enormous contribution to the field of turnaround management, achieved numerous successful and sustainable turnarounds for their clients [...]

Financial institutions are a pillar of civilized society, supporting people in their productive ventures and managing the economic risks they take on. The workings of these institutions are important to comprehend if we are to predict their actions today and their evolution in the coming information age. The course strives to offer understanding of the theory of finance and its relation to the history, strengths and imperfections of such institutions as banking, insurance, securities, futures, and other derivatives markets, and the future of these institutions over the next century.

like any competitive pastime, we measure how well we are doing, by looking at others. This is a good way to improve yourself and your business If you are a sprinter and run alone, how will you know how you compare to others who also run? The principle also applies to business and business owners. [...]