Interim Management: What does it mean?

 

Are you facing particular difficulties and would welcome:


Have you a specific project but:

Of course, you don’t have to wait for a problem to arise. By being pro-active, a company can add value and stay ahead of the game by periodically taking a thoroughly objective look at the way it conducts its business.

On the debit side, numerous studies have shown that many organisations have been deeply disappointed by their experiences of external advisors, contractors or consultants. Indeed, the word ‘consultant’ must be one of the most over used words in the English language: nowadays, there seems to be a consultant for virtually every walk of life.

On the other hand, it may be that some of the disenchantment has stemmed from the absence of the right chemistry. Perhaps the wrong consultants were engaged, wrong advice given - or good advice neglected - or the initial decision to use external help at all may have been inappropriate.

At a different level, for some organisations the sudden loss of a key member of the management team can have serious repercussions. This poses the classic dilemma: how to fill the gap quickly, without causing disruption or loss of momentum? Given that the traditional recruitment route can be a time consuming exercise, the wide experience and flexibility of an interim manager can ensure a seamless transition and produce immediate benefits. The ability to hit the deck running and feel equally comfortable in the boardroom or on the shop floor, taking line responsibility and making things happen, are the hallmarks of an interim manager’s trade.

If, having read this document, you would like to discuss your own particular situation, an informal meeting is only a phone call away. No charge is made for the initial exploratory visit, after which a detailed proposal is submitted, setting out the terms of reference for any subsequent work and the cost involved.

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