* Security and Affiliation! *
As the name suggests, an interim manager is a temporary manager. Ideally, this is a matter of mutual understanding. It is therefore clear to both parties that this is a common path, for a common goal, for a limited time period. In this case, advantages of an interim manager can be fully exploited. At that moment the Interim Manager is only committed to success and is not hindered by securing the “job”. They can therefore concentrate completely on the matter at hand, on the essentials. The question of what needs to be done is never about: how do my decisions and actions influence my future in the company? Admittedly, it contradicts the understanding that generally prevails, namely the striving for security and belonging. However, it is only possible to escape this striving if the interim manager’s (self-) confidence in his or her own abilities and possibilities is high enough. It requires the willingness to constantly analyze the market in order to identify economic and market trends, as well as to adjust to the resulting requirements and adapt flexibly.
On the way to independence I often encountered the lack of understanding for the decision and the supposed uncertainty connected with it. Certainly, this way is also not the right for everyone. Only those who are willing to accept it, will have the chance to take advantage of the opportunities. A permanent position and self-employment are two completely different concepts, which are only partially compatible with each other and are therefore usually largely mutually exclusive.
*Opportunities Through the Interim Manager!*
This is one of the opportunities offered by the independence of an Interim Manager. The actions are geared to the task as well as the goal and keep the focus on the essentials without having to worry about “company politics”.
This is exactly where I see one of the reasons, why many things do not work out the way they should. Most of the people involved are often aware of the necessary actions or changes, but out of self-protection and fear of reprisals or not being part of it anymore, they are not addressed or implemented. Only a few dare to come out of their “cover”. If they do, however, they have to expect considerable difficulties with colleagues and superiors.
In practice, this now means that an Interim Manager should always be called in when changes are desired that require unpopular decisions or even the loss of the actual function or unit. The client does not incur any obligations and costs through the use of an Interim Manager as a result of lengthy separation procedures as with a permanent employee, as there are practically no notice periods and even less so no protection against dismissal. The company can hire specialist and management knowledge as required on a temporary basis. This is also one of the advantages of the interim manager, who after a mandate usually has a more or less long period of time off work, which must be used for further training and the continuous improvement of his/her services.
* Not Possible for One Employee! *
In addition to bridging a vacancy, Interim Management is about the concrete implementation of a goal or goals that are useful and important for the company, committing to one another in the long term. In comparison to consulting, it is about the actual implementation of projects with corresponding added values, rather than simply pointing out potentials. To realize profound changes often requires a high effort, which theoretically can also be done by the employees. However, since this cannot be sustained by them in the long run and thus cannot be achieved, they are forced to adjust their workload until it is sustainable for them over a longer period of many years.
So, who is Interim Management for? Actually, for every company that has temporary tasks or objectives that cannot be realized to the desired extent by internal employees for various reasons.
In these fast-moving times with their rapidly increasing changes, interim management can help companies to meet the constantly demanding challenges and to push ahead with their innovations. Ultimately, as a strategic building block for securing competitiveness.
* Success Through Limited Duration of Employment! *
This is the success that assigns the task to the Interim Manager and not the contract with the company. This results in an interesting opportunity for the company and the interim manager to work together with a variety of advantages and high benefits.
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