Interim Management Services

Why consider an Interim Manager?

Being able to deploy appropriate skills rapidly and flexibly is a key strength of the agile organisation, particularly now when most companies would prefer not to carry underutilised resources. Using Interim Managers provides an organisation with a cost effective way of accessing skills on an as-needed basis and realising an immediate benefit.

“Interim Executives are invaluable when you need an injection of quality resource fast to make a step change.” Richard Lambert, Director-general CBI

What is Interim Management?

The management of transition, change, uncertainty or crisis by a suitably overqualified, proven manager, commissioned at senior level on an assignment basis.

Interim Managers take full line or project responsibility from day one, reporting directly to the client. To be immediately effective they must be overqualified for the job with a strong proven track record and competencies.

Interims are usually needed quickly and are hardened to dropping into organisations and making a difference straight away. Interims have been successfully deployed at group and divisional levels in public, private and family businesses as well as public sector organisations across all functions and industries.

What makes a good Interim Manager?

Good Interims have a combination of experience, skills and qualities. Typically they are not looking for a permanent position and are therefore capable of acting independently of the politics and cultural norms of an organisation. This makes them powerful agents for change. Interims are able to manage themselves and satisfy demanding clients who invariably have high expectations of immediate results. Commonly, by the time an interim arrives the situation is critical and others have tried and failed to make a difference. Adding value is a key requirement of success and the foundation of an interim's reputation.

When would I use an Interim Manager?

Interims are used to bring specialist or scarce skills on a temporary basis, or to provide focus on a specific issue or need. Interestingly, many interim assignments are project or programme based and either provide the groundwork for moving forward or take responsibility for bringing the programme to a successful conclusion. A common interim role for example, is to manage teams of external consultants for example during an ERP or CRM implementation. Interims should be used when:

• No internal resource is available.
• The company requires the objectivity and independent perspective of someone ‘outside’ its internal agenda
• The skill-set is one off, not available within the company and won't be needed once the assignment has ended
• It provides a cost-effective alternative to consultants and other external options.

How much does an Interim Cost

Interims are normally paid on a daily rate, with a rolling weekly or monthly invoice. Often an upfront deposit is required. Fees range from £600 - £2000 per day depending on the sector, level of experience and length and duration of the engagement. Depending on the nature of assignment it is not unusual for an Interim to work part time. Interim's can be engaged through agencies such as BIE and Executives Online or directly.

What can CJB Corporate Coaching Offer?

CJB CC offer Interim services around business project management, strategy and goal setting and organizational transformation. We have particular experience of addressing business and process issues caused either by inappropriate IT or by a lack of appropriate IT.

For an informal discussion on how CJB CC can help your organisation call 01420 588172 now, or contact us using the form here.

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