Interim Management: a flexible solution to many organisational dilemmas
In the business world, rapid change and constant challenges require new ways of leading. Interim Management is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional recruitment solutions. But what is Interim Management and why is it the perfect solution for your company?
What is Interim Management?
Interim Management is a service whereby experienced, high-level professionals are contracted to carry out short-term, project-based tasks. This could be for a new product launch, an organisational restructuring or to fill an unexpected management gap. Interim managers are not employees but independent experts who work for the company until the successful completion of the assignment. The following types of positions can work well:
Strategic advice: setting and achieving the company's long-term goals.
Project management: managing and completing specific projects.
Change management: leading and supporting organisational change.
Why should you choose Interim Management?
Flexibility: interim management allows the company to call on expert help only when it is needed.
Speed: Interim managers can be deployed at short notice, allowing the company to respond more quickly to change.
Specialised expertise: interim managers usually have a high level of experience in a narrow specialist area, so the company can access expertise that it does not have in-house resources for.
Objective perspective: interim managers bring an external perspective to tasks, so they can bring new ideas and solutions to the organisation.
Cost-effectiveness: interim management can be a cost-effective solution, as the company only has to pay for the time needed to complete the task.
When should you hire an Interim Manager?
Unexpected manager absence: if a key position becomes vacant unexpectedly, an interim manager will ensure a smooth transition.
Special projects.
Short-term tasks.
Strategic advice: When the company needs external expertise to make an important decision.
