when to use interim management

The need to use an Interim Manager can occur at any time. In many instances this is a reaction to a situation that must be resolved immediately and the resource is not available in house to do this.

The use of an Interim is not solely to fill gaps, manage projects or deal with corporate crisis. Increasingly interims are engaged to help companies achieve attainable growth in the shortest period, adding value through independent perspective and the application of impressive, relevant transferable skills.

Interim Managers:

• Offer a flexible, focused resource.
• Deliver projects successfully, on time and within budget.
• Are available on demand, can be appointed within days and be used for as long as they are needed.
• Bring a wealth of experience and maturity, ensuring a minimal learning curve which allows them to deliver results immediately and to rapidly bring about change.
• Accept line responsibility and accountability for a problem until it is resolved.
• Are not just consultants.
• Are integrated into the management team and viewed and accepted as insiders.
• Offer cost effective solutions to clearly identified issues or opportunities.