Development of the Interim Management Sector and How to Effectively Engage Interim Managers

Before we explore the profitable employment of Interim Management it will be useful to explore the backdrop and history of this quickly growing management solution.
The concept of interim management is commonly believed to have originated in Holland during the 1970s, when employees were protected by long notice periods, so businesses experienced large costs when they desired to terminate an employee. Hence the use of engaging managers on an interim basis was developed as a more cost efficient option in meeting the changing requirements of the organisationSo what is Interim management? It is the use of leading, skilled directors and managers on a fee and predetermined term basis to attain a superior impact on particular roles or objectives. Interims are skilled professionals operating at a high level, sensibly over-qualified for the assignment, and capable of bring a breadth of skill and skills to facilitate prompt results. There're typically used at short notice for short and medium term high impact roles, and can incorporate the roles of consultancy and project management, planning and implementing change, so ensuring flawless delivery and full responsibility.
Interim is an efficient option when a business needs extra capacity and or expert skills at short notice. Typically interim assignments fall into 2 types, gap-filling, in the case of, say, maternity leave, promotion, notice or longer term sickness, and project management, helping the client achieve change, for example rationalization, MBO, IT systems upgrade, transnational process re-engineering etc.
Interim Management is different from consultancy, as interim managers work in hands-on roles, where they are part of the client's management team, while consultants are simply advisory; however, most senior interim managers have the knowledge and skills to mix the two roles by both designing and implementing the solution. The combination of both roles is especially effective since it avoids any interface and communications issues while expediting the project - thus saving time and bringing the advantages of the project in earlier.
Operating on a freelance basis, and are either self-employed or work through their own limited companies. Interims managers are not temporary employees, but are professionals in business on their own account, with the risks and rewards that that implies. They're responsible for their arrangements for holiday, pension, medical health insurance etc, and will normally carry specialist indemnity insurance.
At this time Interim Managers are taking complete advantage of the downturn. They are an experienced, transient resource and they can be parachuted-in to companies to deliver proven solutions, without adding to permanent headcount. Interim is an invaluable 'tool' for both the private and public sectors that still need to fulfill contracts to their customers, initiate major change programmes or solve difficult strategic and operational imperatives".
It is crucial if you're considering using Interim Management as a business solution that you follow the following simple guidelines;
Establish a clear assignment brief with exact project deliverables. If you are uncertain how to approach this first step we are able to provide you with guidance on producing suitable interim assignment brief.
Ensure you have a sponsor for your project at a senior level within your organisation. Interim management projects that don't have a senior sponsor within the organisation are more likely to fail in the delivery of key objectives.
Have an assignment briefing with the interim service provider prior to their engagement and ensure that you list the key objective and the scope of any assignment.
Have a frank discussion with the provider about day rates and a sensible budget plus a defined timescale for your project.
Request terms and conditions and make sure that any contract contains detailed schedule of objectives and pricing.
Charge your service provider to give you a shortlist (two to 3 candidates) of properly over experienced and experienced interim managers.
A high-quality service provider will keep in regular contact throughout an assignment and should be willing to resolve any issues that could arise during a project.
Do you have that autonomous streak that creates you want to be the owner of and run your individual interim management business? Do you have that individual credibility and self-confidence to tackle problems and quickly produce options, and the inter-personal skills and influence to implement those solutions, all in what will be, to you, a new interim management operating environment. If you are considering a career in Interim Management then please do visit our website online and in particular our advice page on developing a successful Interim Management career.

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