How to Select an Interim Management Provider
Interim management providers/recruitment firms connect you with skilled executives who are experienced and widely respected as business leaders in their industries. These executives have chosen this as a career path, not as a substitute for consulting, unemployment or between jobs. Instead, these individuals are passionate about driving change in companies, working hard and fast to accomplish specific goals. The Interim Association does not place interim executives into specific client assignments. We recommend that interim executives contact the interim management providers/recruitment firms in our membership for representation.
When looking for an Interim Management Provider-Recruitment Firm, look for the following benchmarks of success:
When looking for an Interim Management Provider-Recruitment Firm, look for the following benchmarks of success:
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Membership in the leading industry association(s) and compliance with best practices and standards of the association(s). |
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Corporate relationships at the executive level in a range of industries and an extensive database of quality interim managers. |
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Experienced interim professionals with a certified skill set to address the issues that you face as an organization. |
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Processes to identify and quantify your objectives, needs and terms of business. |
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Terms of engagement, cost and billing structure is clear and in writing. |
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Would You Make a Good Interim Executive?
You may be a good interim executive if:
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You characteristically exhibit leadership skills in strategic planning, management by objectives, and interpersonal communication. |
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You have worked at the board, executive board, C-level or senior line management level. You understand how to analyze situations, create and achieve objectives, and execute daily operational management. |
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You understand the role of change managers in initiating and controlling the often difficult transitions required within an organization to bring it to success. |
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You are an expert in your field with a verifiable background of achievement. |
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You are confident, excellent at self marketing, financially secure, and able to travel to assigned locations for 6-9 months. |
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Interim positioning is your career choice, not a temporary, consulting or between jobs option; you enjoy the challenge of different assignments, adjusting to challenges and different environments easily. |
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