The lessons learned from Borden Foods are applicable to other companies involved in a business crisis and attempting to rally the troops at the same time. To revisit them:
Put together a simple plan that everyone can understand and work on.
Align the goals and objectives of everyone to be successful with the interlocking or cascading goals that “roll up” to ultimate profitability of the business.
Ensure that everyone has a financial interest in the outcome.
Monitor the goals to ensure they are achieved.
Communicate progress along the way.