22 September, 2022 | Category: Interim Management

Why use an Interim Manager?

Hillscom are here to support when a crisis strikes your business.  With our expert accomplished knowledge of Quality Assurance and best practice manufacturing and engineering methods we will hit the ground running.  Whether you are looking for short or long term cover we will step in and take control to ensure minimal disruption to the business and help your business recover faster and more effectively than if you were to use a management consultant.

Hillscom have stepped into organisations for many reasons over the years to take on Quality Manager, Head of Quality and Head of Engineering roles.

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When are Interims used?

Interims are deployed across organisations in a myriad of ways, typically during periods of change and transformation. They’re often hired when:

  • Specialist skills are needed.  Interims bring specific skills, knowledge, and expertise not sufficiently present in your organisation to a specific project or to solve a business problem.
  • Change management is key. Interims are experts at making change happen at pace in the best interests of the business.
  • Turnarounds are required. Interims can act fast to refocus and re-energise underperforming organisations.
  • Risk and crisis are on the cards. Interims can mitigate and manage risk and help organisations respond to the unexpected.
  • Markets are regulated. Interims can help organisations to navigate a complex and changing regulatory landscape.
  • There are temporary gaps at the leadership level. Interim managers can fill gaps caused by executive absences and departures. Proving a safe pair of hands, they ensure BAU is delivered whilst also providing a fresh eye perspective.
  • Consultancy and implementation are needed. As well as assessing the business and providing guidance and advice, interims can also implement their recommendations

What is the difference between Interim and Contract?

Although the terms are often used together, interim sounding temporary, such as a short-term contract.  Interims generally operate at board level and have a very specialised skillset, whereas contractors operate from junior to manager level.

The speed at which an interim implements change is often much speedier than that of a contractor or consultant and this means better ROI for the client.

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