The Business Turnaround
Compose a case study of a successful business turnaround. Describe the business before intervention, the challenges faced, the strategies implemented to combat these issues, and the results of these actions with a focus on lessons learned.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- End with something the reader can do or think about today.
- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
Writing business
An idea you can take to work tomorrow.
Business books cover leadership, startups, money and how organizations work. Most are built on one big idea, proven through research and stories from real companies.
What readers expect
- One big, memorable idea
- Case studies and evidence
- Practical takeaways
- A confident, clear voice
A tip before you start
If you can't state your big idea in one sentence, the book isn't ready. That sentence will be your pitch, your subtitle and your first chapter.
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