Insights

Perspectives from operators on turnaround consulting, interim leadership, and value creation in the middle-market.

Here we share practical reflections from our work in Quebec, across Canada, and in North America. The aim is not theory for its own sake, but usable insight for owners, investors, and leaders dealing with real-world challenges. You will find thoughts on distressed turnaround and performance improvement, experiences from interim CEO, COO, and CFO mandates, and perspectives on private equity portfolio dynamics. Each piece is designed to help you think more clearly about your own situation.

Five early signs your business needs a quiet turnaround, not a loud crisis

How to recognize subtle indicators that performance improvement is needed before lenders and boards start calling.

Dec 15, 2025

What an Interim CEO really does in the first 30 days

A practical look at priorities, conversations, and decisions that shape the early weeks of an interim leadership mandate.

Nov 20, 2025

Cash, covenants, and conversations: managing lenders during a business turnaround

Lessons on building credibility with lenders while navigating restructuring within and sometimes around covenant structures.

Oct 28, 2025

The 100-day reality in private equity backed companies

How operators and management can align around a realistic plan that supports value creation without burning out the team in the first 100 days.

Oct 5, 2025

When cutting costs destroys value and what to do instead

A view on structuring performance improvement programs that strengthen the business rather than hollow it out.

Sep 12, 2025

Cross-border expectations: connecting Quebec operators with North American investors

Insights on cultural and operational differences that matter in international private equity portfolio situations.

Aug 20, 2025