When should you use an interim manager? Here are five typical situations.

Need a leader fast? There are many different reasons why businesses choose to use an interim manager. 

Our interim managers are experienced leaders with solid expertise. Our interim managers can step in and be operational within a short time. Below are five examples of typical situations in which it is common to use an interim manager.

Sale or exit of a business

• A business is to be sold. The current leader does not have the expertise to run this process.
• A temporary leader is appointed to lead the process towards a sale or transaction

Need for specialist expertise for a period

• The business needs specialist expertise for a period to get something in place.

For example in procurement, where significant sums can be saved by reviewing existing purchasing agreements and contracts with subcontractors

Start-up that needs resources quickly

• The business is getting established and needs to get going quickly. This is a typical need for start-ups, which often use an interim manager to get up and running fast.

Building up a new area

• The business is building up a new department. Nobody internally has the experience or capacity to do such a job
• A temporary leader who can do it is brought in.
• Once the unit has been built up, a permanent employee of the business takes over day-to-day management and operation of the department.

Illness and leave

• A leader goes on leave or long-term sick leave for an indefinite period
• The business brings in an interim manager to replace them while they are away

Do you need an interim manager, a stand-in manager or management for hire? Feel free to contact us for a no-obligation conversation