"I have known and worked with Karl for over 10 years and he has proved to be dependable and trustworthy, as well as being a very pragmatic Senior Manager and Director. He has a broad range of experience and is comfortable leading both technical and business teams."
Consultancy Director, Global Accountant & Consultancy Firm
Interim Management
There are many reasons why organisations secure the services of an Interim Manager:
- Speed. Interim managers can be in place within days as opposed to weeks (essential when time constraints are paramount).
- Experience. Interim managers will be more than qualified for the position they are taking on and will therefore be stepping down in responsibility. They will also have past experience of similar challenges to the ones they are about to face. They are equipped to have an immediate effect and be productive from day 1, minimising the risk of things going wrong and, more importantly, ensuring success.
- Objectivity. Unencumbered by any previous involvement in company processes, politics or staff relationships, interim managers provide a fresh perspective and are free to concentrate on what's best for the business.
- Accountability. Rather than taking on a purely advisory role (as a management consultant would), interim managers are responsible and accountable line managers who will implement and manage a business or project in their own right.
- Effectiveness. Operating at or near board-level gives interim managers the authority to effect significant change or transition within a company — unlike a temp, they're not just there to "hold the fort" they're there to deliver.
- Commitment. Interim managers are typically committed to an interim career. For them, this is never just something they are doing until a suitable permanent position is found. A good interim manager should enjoy the challenge of the different assignments, take great pride in maintaining the highest standards while realising that they are only ever as good as their last job.
trisight are able to provide the experience and level of effectiveness if your business requires the services of an Interim Manager. Such interim assignments would typically cover situations such as crisis management, sudden departure, illness, death, change management, managing change or transition, sabbaticals, and project management.
For further information on interim management from trisight please feel free to contact Karl for an informal discussion.