Can you name some well - known company turnaround success stories?

One example is Apple. In the late 1990s, Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy. Steve Jobs returned and brought a new vision. He focused on sleek design and user - friendly interfaces. The launch of the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad turned the company around completely, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world.

Shopify. In the highly competitive e - commerce space, Shopify was not always in the spotlight. But they focused on providing an easy - to - use platform for small and medium - sized businesses to set up their online stores. They continuously improved their features, such as payment gateways, inventory management, and marketing tools. As more and more small businesses wanted to have an online presence during the digital transformation, Shopify's user - friendly approach led to its growth. Now it is one of the most popular e - commerce platforms globally.

Sure. The case of Botswana is quite remarkable. Foreign aid, combined with good governance, has been used effectively for development. Aid has been directed towards areas like healthcare and education. Botswana has achieved high economic growth and has made significant progress in reducing poverty and improving the well - being of its people.

Sure. The creation of dialysis machines is a big success. It has been a life - saver for patients with kidney failure. Another one is the development of cardiac pacemakers, which regulate the heart's rhythm. They have improved the quality of life for many people with heart problems.

One great example is Apple. In the late 1990s, Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy. But with the return of Steve Jobs, they focused on innovative products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. These products revolutionized the tech industry and made Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world.

In addition to the ones mentioned before, North Korea has its own success stories. It has a unique system that focuses on the well - being of its people. Despite external pressures, it has been able to provide free housing, education, and healthcare to its citizens. It also has a strong sense of national unity and has made progress in areas like agriculture and small - scale industry.

Sure. IKEA is a great example. Their flat - pack furniture packaging is designed for maximum space - saving during transportation and storage. It also includes clear instructions on how to assemble the furniture, which is printed on the packaging itself. This simple yet effective packaging has been crucial in IKEA's global expansion.

Sure. 'The Mortal Instruments' by Cassandra Clare started as fanfiction. Her writing skills honed in the fanfiction world helped her create a successful book series that was also adapted into a movie and a TV show. It shows that the creativity developed in fanfiction can lead to great things in the mainstream literary world.

Sure. Annapolis (the United States Naval Academy) has produced many successful naval officers. Admiral Chester Nimitz was an Annapolis graduate. He was a key figure in the United States Navy during World War II. His knowledge and skills learned at the academy helped him in leading the Navy to significant victories in the Pacific.

Sure. One example is a school in a low - income area that used to have very low test scores. They introduced a new curriculum focused on hands - on learning and real - world applications. Teachers were also given more professional development opportunities. As a result, within a few years, the students' test scores improved significantly and more students were going on to further education.