International Executive Consulting (IEC) encounters many leadership groups who believe that marketing and sales departments hold responsibility for growth. The leadership of the company places growth responsibilities on the CRO and CMO or has designated this duty to the new Head of Business Development. Any company attempting to scale in competitive markets will be limited […]
Businesses generating $10M to $75M face mounting pressure from the unstable economic conditions to create profitable growth and execute complex transformations before deciding their future direction. These high-stakes situations frequently require executives to lead but most organizations lack the necessary leadership strength to win. The expense of hiring a full-time executive along with the prolonged […]
In the life of every company, there comes a moment when business as usual is no longer sustainable. Revenue stalls. Margins shrink. Talent exits. Customer satisfaction dips. Leadership teams are forced to ask: Do we need a turnaround or a transformation? While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they represent very different strategic approaches, objectives, […]
December 23, 2024 Today, Interim Manager Cyril Moreau, our Certified Interim CEO, shares his experiences as Interim Manager. This insightful view gives you interesting and useful tips on how to prepare for the client company’s expectations and interim assignments. Not for the faint hearted: For the past 25+ years I have been working as a […]
Security and affiliation: An interim manager is a temporary manager, as the name implies. In a perfect world, this would be a matter of mutual understanding. As a result, it is evident to both parties that they are on the same page, working toward the same goal for a limited time. The benefits of interim […]
Most of the new generation of freelance executives, like independent consultants, actively chose this career path for a considerable portion of their careers. At International Executive Consulting LLC, we’ve discovered that most people make this decision in their mid-career (rather than at retirement) and in quest of hands-on, satisfying employment (rather than while searching for […]
Interim leaders are a staffing solution worth considering. They can fill leadership gaps, bring in the right experiences when needed, focus on results and sustain change in the process. Ready Steady Go! Our customers want to solve problems and respond to opportunities faster than they ever thought they were capable of, and faster than the […]
“Leave it to the experts!” The development of a new product quickly outpaced the competencies of the mid-sized company, as the project required more than just expertise in development, design, and prototype manufacturing. The CEO reports that “we suddenly had to deal with complicated patent issues, complicated financing, and complicated matters related to launch in […]
Having a qualified and competent executive management team is integral to the success of any organization. Problems arise, however, when an executive suddenly vacates a position or there is a mismatch between the internal capabilities of a leadership team and the actual skillsets needed for a specific stage of a company’s growth. The world of […]
What is interim management? A few words for those who do not know the business of interim management. It is an activity that involves integrating experienced managers into organizations for a period of a few months to approximately 2 years, leading a major change, a strategic project, supporting a manager in difficulty or an immediate […]