Background

• Engaged Kirchner to design & implement a turnaround strategy
• Issues included several in the “people chemistry” area
• Introduced by VC

Activities

• Administered various test to identify individual team member characteristics and the corporate culture/environment.
• Observed management meetings to observe team interaction
• Advised company on how to better organize the team
• Assisted in recruitment of a new CEO

Results

• Identified some individuals that did not fit with the new corporate culture
• Selected CEO in part based on test results that indicated he would work well with the company Founder
• Identified individuals that “fit” the environment the new CEO was trying to create
• The CEO and management team are working well and the company is exceeding milestones