What is Interim Management?
No matter what kind of assignment you take on as a high level interim manager, from the moment you join a new organisation, you will be expected to deliver results.
Alium requires interim managers to work on an incredibly diverse range of assignments, from managing the delivery of tightly defined projects to fulfilling broad leadership roles, such as CEO or functional head.
From there, we encourage you to identify and agree your assignment objectives and work relentlessly to achieve them. Our track record shows that our interim managers do achieve their goals and over many years working in the industry, we have identified - with the help of our interims - a characteristic process they adopt.
When we are working on a suitable opportunity which will enable you to make best use of your skills and experience, we then brief you fully on the role and introduce you to our client.
Phase One - Assimilation into their role
- Rapidly establish their credibility
- Learn the fundamentals of the business
- Build relationships internally
- Determine root causes of problems
- Agree assignment objectives
Phase Two - Delivery
- Secure early wins
- Deliver agreed objectives
- Engage the internal team successfully to action and adopt the necessary changes
- Ensure key performance indicators are met
- Manage key stakeholder relationships
Phase Three - Managed exit
- Embed capability by coaching individuals and teams
- Ensure robust systems and processes are in place to sustain improvements
- Gain sign-off to deliverables
- Manage a seamless handover
- Leave a clear and valuable legacy
IMA Workshop
If you are considering a career as an interim manager, the Interim Management Association hosts a practical workshop designed for executives and senior managers. For more information, please visit www.results-in-business.com/imw/.
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