Why interim?
Working as an interim executive can be a challenging but immensely rewarding experience. It requires certain characteristics:
- Speed – Ability to quickly adapt to a new role and to win the trust of colleagues
- Focus – To assess the situation and lead changes
- Determination – To deliver results and to take tough business decisions
Companies may chose to employ interim executives for a number of reasons. They may be required for both strategic and operational roles and often there is a need to solve a business problem quickly:
- Sudden departure of key executive
- Change & transition management
- Bridging a skills gap
- Crisis management
- Mergers & acquisition integration
- Mentoring young management teams eg: an MBO
- Building capacity for a project
- Due diligence
Do you have these skills and experience?