The document discusses six critical elements for making turnarounds work: 1) Having a champion to execute the turnaround, 2) Defining the right and ambitious scope that impacts the entire business, 3) Understanding the company's value from the customer's perspective, 4) Addressing cross-influences between different parts of the company, 5) Monitoring the turnaround progress and results, and 6) Thinking outside the box with new scenarios and approaches. It also lists some common pitfalls to avoid, such as having the wrong team or overlooking communication.