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[Roles we recruit for](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search/roles-we-recruit-for) [Interim vs. executive search](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/interim-vs-executive-search) [Leadership readiness](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/leadership-readiness) [Explore executive search →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search)

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[Board evaluation](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment/board-evaluation) [Styrekvinnen](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/styrekvinnen) [Become a board candidate](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates) [Explore board recruitment →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment)

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What are you facing?

[We need a sounding board](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory) [We need leadership quickly](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [We need to hire a permanent leader](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search) [We are going through change or a crisis](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [Our finance function is vulnerable](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management/interim-cfo) [The board needs strengthening](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment) [We want to reduce risk before it becomes urgent](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/leadership-readiness)

Not sure what you need? Start with a [confidential assessment](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact).

[For candidates →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates) [Speak to an adviser](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact)

 What are you facing?

[We need a sounding board](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory) [We need leadership quickly](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [We need to hire a permanent leader](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search) [We are going through change or a crisis](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [Our finance function is vulnerable](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management/interim-cfo) [The board needs strengthening](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment) [We want to reduce risk before it becomes urgent](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/leadership-readiness)

[Expertise](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/expertise) [Insights](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/insights) [Candidates](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates) [About Agile Gruppen](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/about-agile-gruppen) [Contact](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact)

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Ⅰ Advisory · Interim · Executive Search · Board

# Strategic advisory. Operational *leadership.*

We help owners, boards and executives when the business needs advice, leadership capacity or new expertise – on an interim or permanent basis.

[Let's talk about your needs](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact) [Do you need a leader quickly? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management)

Member of InterSearch Worldwide — a network in 50+ countries

![Leaders in a meeting at Agile Gruppen – interim management and executive search](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/agile_bilde_098-2.jpg?name=agile_bilde_098-2.jpg&width=1080)

48 h

From identifying the need to presenting an interim leader

30 years+

Experience in leadership transitions

50 countries

Network through InterSearch

4 entry points

Advisory · Interim · Search · Board

Ⅱ

## Four entry points. *One* complete leadership partner.

[View all services →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services)

### [01 Perspective / clarification Advisory When you need a sounding board and a diagnosis before the solution is defined. CEO and CFO Advisory from leaders who have carried the responsibility themselves. →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory)

### [02 Urgent / temporary Interim management When you need an experienced leader quickly – for a transition, transformation, growth, or crisis. Operational responsibility from day one. →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management)

### [03 Permanent Executive Search When you need to hire a senior executive or key person permanently – where the right match means more than filling a vacancy. →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search)

### [04 Board Board recruitment When the board needs the right expertise, balance, and strategic value – for owners, nomination committees, and management. →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment)

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> Sometimes you need perspective. Sometimes capacity. Sometimes a permanent leader – or a stronger board. We assess the situation first – *not just the service.*

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## Advisory, interim, executive search or board – different situations call for *different* approaches

Advisory

- when you need perspective before you choose
- when the CEO or CFO needs a sounding board
- when the answer is not a new hire

Interim management

- when a critical role is vacant now
- when you need capacity quickly
- when the transition cannot stall

Executive Search

- when you are hiring permanently
- when the right match is decisive
- when you want to build long-term leadership strength

Board recruitment

- when the board needs strengthening
- when you need different expertise
- when the board needs to create more value

Unsure what is right for you? [Let's talk about your needs →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact)

Ⅳ

## Common situations people *contact us about*

Many people contact us before they know which service they need. Do any of these situations sound familiar?

[01 The CEO has resigned – what do we do now? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/critical-leadership-transitions) [02 The CFO is leaving – how do we secure the finance function? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/article-cfo-leaving) [03 Recruitment is taking too long – what is the alternative? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/interim-vs-executive-search) [04 The company is undergoing transformation – what leadership expertise is needed? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [05 Does the board have a plan if the CEO leaves tomorrow? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/leadership-readiness) [06 The board needs new expertise – where do we find it? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment) [07 We need a sounding board before a major decision – where do we start? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory) [08 Financial management is not keeping pace with growth – what do we do now? →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory/cfo-advisory)

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Why Agile Gruppen

One complete leadership partner – from the first question to the right leader in place.

[Get to know us →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/about-agile-gruppen)

Ⅴ How we work

## Four specialist teams. *One* combined strength.

01

We assess the situation first – not just the service.

02

We combine experience, networks, and AI-supported methods.

03

We work quickly, precisely, and with a high level of confidentiality.

04

We are involved from the very first question – before the solution is defined.

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## Chosen by businesses that cannot afford to *get leadership wrong*

![SpareBank 1](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/logo-sparebank1.png?name=logo-sparebank1.png&width=1080) ![Nortura](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/logo-nortura.png?name=logo-nortura.png&width=1080) ![Tietoevry](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/logo-tietoevry.png?name=logo-tietoevry.png&width=1080) ![PwC](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/logo-pwc.png?name=logo-pwc.png&width=1080) ![Nettpartner](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hubfs/agile-2026/logo-nettpartner.svg)

A selection of businesses we have worked with.

> “AGILE Gruppen has a unique ability to understand and challenge our recruitment and organisational needs. This has been very important to us during a period of strong growth.”

Morten Christophersen CEO, Econnect Energy

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## Insights that make decisions *easier*

[View all insights →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/insights)

### [![Two advisers at Agile Gruppen](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/agile_bilde_098-2.jpg?name=agile_bilde_098-2.jpg&width=1080) Guide · Critical leadership transitions 8 min How to maintain continuity when a key leader leaves](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/critical-leadership-transitions)

[CFO / finance The CFO is leaving – what do we do now?](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/article-cfo-leaving) [Choosing a service Interim management or executive search – what is the right choice now?](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/interim-vs-executive-search) [CFO / finance Interim CFO: When is it the right step?](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management/interim-cfo) [Board & succession The board’s responsibility during critical leadership transitions](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/leadership-readiness)

![](https://www.agilegruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/agile-2026/cta-background.jpg?name=cta-background.jpg&width=1080)

Ⅷ

## Do you need a leader quickly – or would you like to assess *the right next step?*

Sometimes you know exactly what you need. Other times you just know that something has to be solved quickly and properly. Get in touch, and we will assess the situation together.

[Let's talk about your needs](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact) [Contact us](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/contact)

Oslo / Eastern Norway · Bergen · Stavanger · Vestfold & Telemark · Stockholm

Ⅸ

## Would you like to join the *Agile network*?

We are always looking for skilled leaders, specialists, and board candidates who are ready for their next step.

[01 Become an interim leader →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv) [02 Become a board candidate →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv) [03 Executive search candidate →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv) [04 Register your CV →](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv)

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A strategic and operational leadership partner – advisory, interim management, executive search and board recruitment. Member of InterSearch Worldwide.

Services

[Advisory](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/advisory) [Interim management](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management) [Executive Search](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/executive-search) [Board recruitment](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/board-recruitment) [All services](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services)

Insights

[Critical leadership transitions](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/critical-leadership-transitions) [Interim CFO](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management/interim-cfo) [Interim HR](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/services/interim-management/interim-hr) [All insights](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/insights)

Candidates

[Become an interim leader](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv) [Become a board candidate](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv) [Register your CV](https://www.agilegruppen.no/en/candidates#registrer-cv)

Company

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