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What Companies Get Wrong In Recessions

March 21, 2020 By //  by Jan Griffioen Leave a Comment

The full scale of the global economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is something we haven’t even begun to comprehend. Economists are using terms like recession, even depression, more often. One day, we’ll be back to normal, albeit probably a “new” normal.

How can businesses start thinking about getting through the almost inevitable recession and putting themselves in a position to hit the ground running? Think of this as an opportunity to define a new course for the business using an open-minded approach to developing a business strategy.

From the McKinsey Classics Newsletter (February 2011):

Strategy consultants can help you deal with a recession is a good way to reduce the impact of a recession

Every business wants additional earnings. It can find them in two ways: improving current operations or developing new capabilities that enhance its long-term corporate performance.

Traditionally, top managers bear down on operations in recessions and mount transformational initiatives only in good times. Many still do.

But as a 2003 McKinsey Quarterly article noted, “extreme operating pressures force line managers to make do with existing capabilities despite the need to adapt businesses to a relentlessly changing marketplace” — an adaptation that usually calls for basic, long-term change.

While the article was written from a recession perspective, the lesson to be learned is that long-term change is inevitable no matter what state the economy is in. Every business, large and small, should pay attention to trends and early indicators of pending changes. Making smart and timely decisions to take advantage of any new opportunities is key to business survival, let alone growth.


For other important business insights, visit McKinsey Featured Insights.

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