Interim+management

Interim management has traditionally been seen as a reactive response to organizational failure. Increasingly, a new breed of interims is emerging - people who regard interim management as a career and have transferable leadership skills to work across sectors. Building in organizational capacity to accommodate career interims 'as part of the solution' is discussed. According to the Interim Management Association, "Interim Management is the rapid provision of senior executives to manage change or transition". In simpler terms, an interim manager is a highly experienced and specialized executive whom you can employ in your firm for a short period of time to solve a specific business problem. He is a master project manager and will not only act as a consultant and give you advice, but also solve the problem for you. Traditionally, the image of a typical interim manager was that of an individual who was at the end of his career and he/she chose interim management in order to stretch his/her career further. This is changing fast. Over last 15 years there is an increasing number of managers who have entered the market with a clear view of making interim management their career choice. It is a great career choice if you have the skills and personality for Interim Management. Let's explore some of advantages and disadvantages of Interim Management as a career.

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