Dr Bernd Waltermann
Dr Bernd Waltermann
Dr Bernd Waltermann
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Firms & Transformation:Thriving in the 'New Normal'<strong>Dr</strong> <strong>Bernd</strong> <strong>Waltermann</strong>Senior Partner & Managing Director
The real economic question is the shape anddurability of recoveryHappy days are back againFeels like "L" for manyLow growth will challengemanagementEndangers the economicand social environment weare all used to
In a slow growth environment...Competitive intensity rises disproportionatelyPressure increases on costs and profitabilityUncompetitive cost bases do not get rescued by growingwith the marketGrowing generally means gaining shareBroken business models get exposed
Learning from the Great DepressionStrong Leadership and FocusBold moves and decisive actionDefence strategiesProtect financial fundamentals<strong>Dr</strong>ive down costsIncrease flexibilityProtect revenuesRetain your best peopleAttack strategiesInvest in Marketing and R&DAdapt to changing customerbehaviors: portfolio, pricingCapitalize on government spendPursue opportunistic M&A ,strategic divestmentsTake the fight to your competitorsReshape the business model (e.g. internationalization)