Turn Quote by Brad Garlinghouse
“Most turnarounds don’t turn.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bloomberg Tech Talk, 2020
Turnarounds often fail to reverse direction despite efforts.
In simple terms: Turnarounds rarely succeed in changing course.
Recognize limits of turnaround strategies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate restructuring
- startup pivots
- market shifts
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors make turnarounds succeed?
- When is a pivot better than a turnaround?
Complex problems may need more than a simple turnaround.