Whether you need someone to deliver a business transformation, to guide you through a merger or acquisition, or to fill a skills gap on a short-term basis; Interim managers bring with them a special set of skills and experiences.
It is the versatility of interim managers that gives them an edge. They fill gaps in the skill set and experience of an organization. And on a more practical level, they will be used to navigate tight deadlines, high pressure situations, and established teams.
Interim managers are well suited to helping organizations solve a wide range of problems:
Fast Results:
Interim Managers are a quick start solution, which means they are able to make a direct impact. He is hired for a specific need, and this has been his focus since day one. And with their assignments ticking, they are motivated to dive right in.
Focus on Delivery:
The purpose of hiring an interim manager is to ensure that your organization achieves its intended business goal. This goal may be to successfully implement a new system, deliver a major transformation program, or ensure a smooth merger or acquisition. Whatever it is, an interim manager will take a laser-focused approach to achieving that goal.
Intermediates focus only on outcomes and outcomes. As they will only be in business for a limited time, they will not be distracted by their future concerns in business. Nor will they associate themselves with internal politics. And it allows the interim to be fair, focused on the best interests of your company.
Specialized Expertise:
Interim managers bring with you a specific skill set to meet your business needs and have a strong track record of helping other companies overcome the challenges facing your business.
At the senior executive level, interim experience is often experienced in many areas and disciplines. The quality and range of their skill sets will be more sophisticated than a full-time position that would normally demand.
Lasting Legacy:
Interim managers will work with internal teams and spend time mentoring and coaching them. This will not only ensure a smooth change when the contract expires, but also ensure that they leave a lasting legacy so that the organization is better equipped to respond to future challenges and opportunities.
The need to involve external organizations in business change often results in a lack of internal capacity to cope with the change. Change is always on the agenda and organizations are recognizing the need to build more sensitive, more flexible and more adaptive teams. Interim managers can help empower and nurture internal talent to embed the positive legacy of an agile, change-able business.