ABF Journal shares the latest episode of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) 10-part Leading Edge Series, produced in partnership with Second Wind Consultants and Rise Alliance. The series spotlights the people and perspectives shaping the turnaround and restructuring industry.
What does it take to succeed in turnaround and restructuring? In this video from the Turnaround Management Association’s Leading Edge Series, TMA Global President Brian Gleason sits down with Hannah Robb, a partner at an executive search firm, to discuss the skills and traits that set top professionals apart.
Robb says communication is the most critical skill for managing a crisis, alongside strong technical finance skills, such as building 13-week cash flows, and the ability to maintain a book of business. She also explains why generosity marks successful turnaround professionals, how private equity firms are putting more weight on value creation and turnaround experience, and why she believes private credit is next. Robb also encourages professionals to get involved in the TMA community, noting that its conferences are essential for building business and making connections.
Watch the full conversation below.