FAQ's

Is an Interim committed to my company?

An Interim is probably more committed to your company than an employee, an Interim has a reputation to consider and sees the resolution of what has been an intractable problem as an intellectual challenge.

If we, who are deeply involved in this business, cannot find a resolution why should a stranger be anymore successful?

An experienced and successful Interim will have seen similar situations, will have the intellectual ability to rapidly analyse, probably from a different perspective, and propose paths to a solution.

At a time when we are not performing well, won't an Interim be just another unwelcome expense?

I have achieved improvements in performance that have been an order of magnitude greater than my cost to a company.

Won't an Interim tell us what we already know and the leave us to solve the problem?

One aspect of an Interim's observation is to determine the views of all involved and, yes, find out all that is already known and more. The big difference in achieving the desired result is that the Interim does not tell you what you should do and walks away leaving it to you but  is deeply involved in the implementation. 

Will the Interim change the personnel?

Not usually, as this removes knowledge and experience. I have found it better to work to change behaviour than personnel.

Will the solution fit our company or will the Interim try to fit our company into a solution?

Only  the inexperienced deliver common solutions.

How is it in the Interim's interest to leave the job at the right time and not try to extend to increase earnings?

No. Both parties realise when the assignment is complete.